Re: [PEN-L] In Mexico, a Class War Looms

[Alejandro Valle Baeza]

Martin Hart-Landsberg wrote: In reading about the situation in Mexico it does indeed appear that there is a significant social force that is prepared and committed to struggle. I think it would be well worth our time to try and envision or think about how that struggle could be best promoted, both in case we can offer some insights to those in the struggle and for our own preparation for a more hopeful future moment. So, one issue is what is to be done in the short run. If the goal is to really force choices and raise the level of political clarity, then having Obrador attempt a dual government seems promising. But the question is how to do that without actually occupying a position of legal or institutional power. Just announcing a more democratic program then the existing government will not do much I think. Rather it seems to me that what is needed is a call for particular actions, in the name of the dual government, that others can carry out, thereby forcing people to deal with his authority. And if the actions are indeed progressive it might create a political dynamic that could generate its own forward momentum. So, here we are, a list of political economists--what would we suggest, how would we imagine using this opportunity. I would love to hear what people think. Marty Marty, Miachel P. and Michael L. I agree with you all. Thank you all. Lets see how CND evolve and meanwhile I will try to figure out ways for collaborating with CND as economist. Tomorrow afternoon I will be in a meeting where I will get information about this issue. In the same vein if Julio have suggestions I will try to collaborate if it is useful. Solidariamente Alejandro -- Posgrado Facultad de Economía Av. Universidad 3000 Circuito interior México 04510, DF México Tel. 55-56222148 fax 55-56222158 Página web: http://usuarios.lycos.es/vallebaeza