I'm afraid I never made the connection between Brenner and Warren. Must be
something like the connection between Zeitlin and Pinochet...or Raymond
Lau and some dogmatic trotskyist sloganeer...
The arguments that Ahmad makes about the need to take seriously the study
of specific class relations in
On Tue, 29 May 2001, Louis Proyect wrote:
> Jim Devine:
> >To say that each case must be examined only in its own terms (is this what
> >you're really saying?) is totally anti-theoretic, leaning heavily toward
> >stereotypes of post-modernism, full of sound and rhetorical fury but
> >signifying n
On Tue, 29 May 2001, Louis Proyect wrote:
> >Am. Or at least explain to us how Frank's understanding of Lat. Am. is
> >superior to Petras's or Zeitlin's.
> >
> >Steve
>
> I have read Petras extensively. I consider him useful but ultraleft,
> especially on Nicaragua. However, he has not written
On Tue, 29 May 2001, Louis Proyect wrote:
> >How do you know I'm smirking when I write these posts. Amazing powers you
> >have all the way over there in the Big Apple.
>
> I don't know you if you are smirking or not, but I am glad that you don't
> deny you are writing provocations.
I didn't eve
Published on Monday, May 28, 2001 in the San Francisco Bay Guardian
Overtaxed Infrastructure
$1.3 Trillion Needed for Repairs Not Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
by Ralph Nader
Economic policy is taking on a surreal appearance in Washington.
President Bush has gambled everything on a massive tax cu
Tom wrote:
> What is distinctly odd is the way in which monopoly is fostered in the name
> of competition.
I'm not sure it's all that odd. Monopoly capital is able to wipe out,
first off, smaller less competitive capitals by virture of its greater use
of the division of labor and use of price con
On Wed, 30 May 2001, Michael Perelman wrote:
>
>
> Stephen E Philion wrote:
>
> > Capitalist monopolies are also very able to chew apart
> > state owned monopolies because the latter are not as competitive in
> > capitalist markets.
>
> By not compe
Lou wrote:
>From the standpoint of class relations, contemporary South Africa and
colonial Spain have much in common. Capitalism is not about advanced
technology. Until relatively recent times, a miner worked with a pick and
a shovel. Nor is capitalism about "freedom". It is about producing surpl
On Wed, 30 May 2001, Justin Schwartz wrote:
>
> Lou repeats his criticism of Brenner, that Brenner's insistence on the
> importance of free labor in the early development of capitalism is bourgeois
> ideology, because the newly dispossessed proletarit was made free of means
> of subsistance, and
Mark,
You may or may not have an argument here, but it's not relevant to the one
that Justin is making here, namely that Lou's claim (that Brenner regards
'free labor' as free in the true sense of the word) is not accurate.
Brenner nowhere makes such arguments, nor for that matter does Wood.
If Lo
Forwarded from Saul Thomas:
Steve,
Could you forward this to PEN and then forward me the responses?
Mucho gracias,
Soul
Recently in the South China Morning Post an interesting anecdote appeared:
---
"Perhaps more significant are mainstream US voices that simply argue th
On the Marxism list the discussion has pretty much degenerated with
contributions trashing Jim D. for being an "economist for a liberal arts
college" (whatever that means, an odd accusation that comes from a student
at a liberal arts college in any event) and claims that he is
'desparate'... Thi
Thorough waste of bandwith
steve
On Thu, 31 May 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> In a message dated 5/31/2001 9:16:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
>
>
> > Goldman, Marion S. Passionate journeys : why successful women joined a cult
> > / Marion S. Goldman.
> >
>
>
>
I have never been a big fan of British sheep. They make me wanna sleep.
Steve
On Fri, 1 Jun 2001, Chris Burford wrote:
> At 02/06/01 01:01 +, you wrote:
> >Chris Burford wrote:
> > >
> > > It seems clear that Louis Proyect has nothing to say himself on the
> > > role of sheep in the rise
The story sounds eerily like stories we used to read about 'peasants
caught in the middle' in El Salvador for that matter...
Steve
Stephen Philion
Lecturer/PhD Candidate
Department of Sociology
2424 Maile Way
Social Sciences Bldg. # 247
Honolulu, HI 96822
On Fri, 1 Jun 2001, Louis Proyect wrot
waste of bandwith
On Fri, 1 Jun 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> In a message dated 5/31/2001 10:35:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
>
> > Thorough waste of bandwith
> > steve
> >
>
> I find that an arrogant response, old dodo. Then please remember that you do
> no
On Fri, 1 Jun 2001, Chris Burford wrote:
> At 01/06/01 11:50 -1000, you wrote:
> >I have never been a big fan of British sheep. They make me wanna sleep.
> >
> >Steve
>
>
> You seem not be be energised by the evidence that Ellen Wood is guilty of a
> propagating a non-proletarian analysis of his
http://192.192.148.27/news/2001/05/30/letter.htm
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Hi there! You guys surfing on the net are definitely no strangers to the
Linksys Group, isnt it? One thing about the Linksys, however, I bet you
don!|t quite have a clue
YT June 3, 2001
China's Inner Circle Reveals Big Unrest
By ERIK ECKHOLM
EIJING, June 2 Ñ A startlingly frank new report from the Communist Party's
inner sanctum describes a spreading pattern of "collective protests and
group incidents" arising from economic, ethnic and religious conflicts in
C
The accusation that this brave woman is 'cooperating with people who are
anti-China' is quite remarkable. Long before this became an international
story officials discouraged her from putting pressure on the gov't to take
action on this matter. A victory for anti-imperialism, this woman has not
b
NYT June 3, 2001
Capital Leaps Forward in China
By CRAIG S. SMITH
S HANGHAI WANG WENJING, a mild-mannered 36-year-old computer
programmer became one of the wealthiest men in China two weeks ago,
worth more than half a billion dollars. The source of his sudden
riches: China's stil
On Sun, 3 Jun 2001, Louis Proyect wrote:
> Michael wrote:
> >I hope that my double standard is clear. I know that the US has the
> >capacity to manufacture atrocities as well as to cover them up.
> >
> >Raymond Bonner got punished for trying to describe inconvenient
> >atrocities; others get rew
Chris wrote:
In catching up on Steve Philion's posts I note he picked up on the
sparring by LP about Hammurabi.
--What are you talking about? Hammurabi who? How could I spar over someone
I never heard of?
Steve
Stephen Philion
Lecturer/PhD Candidate
Department of Sociology
2424 Maile Way
Soci
On Sun, 3 Jun 2001, Chris Burford wrote:
> I wonder now what contemptuous humorous joke Louis Proyect was trying to
> stifle when I first enquired whether there had been any discussion of
> sheep. If it was anything more than political analysis by sectarian
> mockery, perhaps he can reveal it. Ot
michael,
for crying out loud, is this kind of threatening necessary on this list?
This has gotten wierd enough already for some kind of action, no?
Steve
Stephen Philion
Lecturer/PhD Candidate
Department of Sociology
2424 Maile Way
Social Sciences Bldg. # 247
Honolulu, HI 96822
On Tue, 5 Jun 2
Chris,
honestly, i felt my remarks regarding the exchange on Brenner were
relevant to the exchange between Jim D and Lou P. The debate as far as I
can tell is finis. Even Michael P. has asked folks to not continue with
it. You seem only interested in this issue as a means to attack Lou. I
do
On Wed, 13 Jun 2001, Jim Devine wrote:
> when did the phrase "emerging market economies" replace "developing
> nations," "newly industrialized countries," and "middle income countries"?
>
> actually, it's good that the phrase has replaced "developing nations" (or
> countries) since the latter b
Marks argument is not accurate. The very reason why Wood criticizes people
like Cohen, Laclau, Mouffe, etc. is because they don't take seriously the
role of class struggle in determining outcomes of class development. Her
references to Brenner are as counter-examples to that trend.
Ditto Brenner's
What might be useful is to compare the Wood that Mark imagines and the
writings of Ellen Wood, the actual writer:
>From the intro to Origins of Capitalism:
"The increasintly transparent weakness and contradictions in the
capitalist system may eventurally convince even some of its more
uncritical
On Sun, 17 Jun 2001, Mark Jones wrote:
> Stephen E Philion:
> >
> >
> > What might be useful is to compare the Wood that Mark imagines and the
> > writings of Ellen Wood, the actual writer:
>
> OK, let's do that. In the same book, Origins of Capitalism,
On Mon, 18 Jun 2001, Mark Jones wrote:
> Ricardo Duchesne:
> >
> > Forwarded is my reply to Clark.
>
> You're right about Clark inadvertently supporting Marxist ideas: Clark is in
> the mould of Chambers and Mingay who in their book 'Agrarian Revo' pub about
> 1965, triumphantly announced the def
On Mon, 18 Jun 2001, Jim Devine wrote:
>
> >Jim Devine:
> > >Instead of such a single-factor explanation, I'd say that Anglo-American
> > >imperialism was _allied with_ the hacienda- and plantation-owners.
>
> Louis writes:
> >Alliances are only made between equals. The "alliance" between
> >Angl
Michael asked Mark:
> > Isn't this getting pretty personal, Mark?
>
Mark responded:
> No, it's a reflection of exchanges Doug and I have had from time to time. I
> hope that Doug's question will indeed open up a discussion about what is
> relevant, and why. For my part, I'm saying inter alia: Th
Mark,
Now you're telling us that Yoshie is a big fan of Zizek? Interesting...
Steve
On Wed, 27 Jun 2001, Mark Jones wrote:
> Yoshie Furuhashi wrote:
>
> >
> > Unless you explain the process that creates capitalists driven to
> > M-C-M', sure.
>
> I gave my version, at length: You have to look at
Gee Mark, I thought it was the sentiment of Robert Brenner perhaps?
Doesn't he say that gold is god in addition to class struggle is not
important? Steve
On Wed, 27 Jun 2001, Mark Jones wrote:
> Doug Henwood wrote:
> >
> > Oh yes, it's much more sensible to give ourselves over the growth in
>
Perhaps it would be better if Mark told us where he gets the idea that
Doug embraces such ideology? Or is it imagined that Doug does so?
Steve
On Thu, 28 Jun 2001, Doug Henwood wrote:
> Mark Jones wrote:
>
> > >The USA is
> >> inefficient.
> >
> >That's not what Doug Henwood thinks, is it? Or
Mark wrote:
You get the picture? (For Doug Henwood), Capitalism is bad but, hey,
things are getting better!
--Actually nothing in the quotes you excerpted show that Doug thinks this
at
all. He's refuting the mythology that there is some new source to American
increases in productivity during the
Mark also tells us about Doug's love of capitalism:
>>(Doug writes)My point was this: life on the capitalist periphery is not
some
simple narrative of relentless decline. There has been real progress
in a lot of places and in a lot of ways. << [pen-l 02 May 2001 18:18 UTC ]
Mark:
Doug even think
Now Foster is one of the bad guys? Gosh, gotta get out my scorecard...that
was a quick switch if there ever were one.
A fat head who doesn't know anything? That kind of characterization of a
comrade is bizarre...
Steve
On Fri, 29 Jun 2001, Mark Jones wrote:
> El Nino events were most probabl
Actually, my reading of Nathan's remarks are that he is countering your
arguments, not Doug's.
Steve
On Sat, 30 Jun 2001, Mark Jones wrote:
> Doug Henwood wrote:
> >
> > Hmm, 27 million excess Californians. LA's population should be below
> > 20,000. Where are all these people to go?
> >
> > Th
On Sun, 1 Jul 2001, Michael Perelman wrote:
> Yoshie, giving blueprints constitutes utopianism. Some changes are
> obvious: better land use planning to diminish the use of such intensive
> use of automobiles, less wasteful packaging, more use of renewable energy
> ... and other no-brainers. The
I'm not sure if it matters whether the responses are in depth or not,
though I think Carrol's argument is reasonable as it stands. I've
responded to Mark's arguments against Wood in length and with brief one
liners. Usually the only response is to the one liners. More in depth
responses attracted
y you attribute such positions to Wood or Brenner...
Steve
On Sun, 1 Jul 2001, Mark Jones wrote:
> Stephen E Philion
>
> > I've
> > responded to Mark's arguments against Wood in length and with brief one
> > liners. Usually the only response is to the one liners.
>
Recall what I said last week about the often confused discourse of
anti-imperialism and neo-liberal ideology taking plaace in China at the
moment...
Steve
>
>HK Standard
>May 15, 1999
>
>Backlash against US goods could boomerang
>
> STORY: SHANGHAI: Chinese citizens would damage the
>>
>>Early this morning, students in ChengDu, a Southwest city of China,
>>send an
>>apology letter to President Clinton and the American people for the
>>accident
>>of burning down the US consulate in that city days ago:
>>
>>We, the students in ChengDu, hereby sincerely express our deep sorrow t
Michael,
What is the reference for that? Thanks, Steve
On Sun, 16 Jul 2000, Michael Perelman wrote:
> Paul, what do you think of Cheryl Payer's analysis of Yugo.? She says that the
> US encouraged self-management to split Yugo. from the USSR.
> --
> Michael Perelman
> Economics Department
> Ca
Of course, someday Neil might actually accomplish 1/100th of a Bill
Haywood in terms of concrete results...
Steve
Stephen Philion
Lecturer/PhD Candidate
Department of Sociology
2424 Maile Way
Social Sciences Bldg. # 247
Honolulu, HI 96822
On Sun, 16 Jul 2000, Ken Hanly wrote:
> To use Justin'
>
>
> Looming megacities force Chinese leaders to grope for new policies
>
> BEIJING, June 27 (AFP) - A vision of hundreds of megacities in
> the new millennium is forcing China's leadership to grope for new
>
-- Forwarded message --
Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 23:58:30 -1000
From: Saul Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: China to lag behind in more competitive post-crisis Asia
China to lag behind in more competitive post-crisis Asia
SHANGHAI, June 27 (AFP) - China,
Hey, I didn't write that, it's from the NY Times article I sent to the
list...Steve
On Mon, 24 Jan 2000, William S. Lear wrote:
> On Monday, January 24, 2000 at 13:26:56 (-1000) Stephen E Philion writes:
> >
> > And what of the poorest Americans'
A series of letters written in response to the "Why Decry Wealth" article
published in the NYT two days ago:
January 26, 2000
When the Rich Get Even Richer
__
To the Editor:
W. Michael Cox and Richard Alm ask, "Why D
I find the remark of the official in response to the farmers especially
rich. Steve
South China Morning Post - China
Friday, January 21, 2000
Let the gap get wider! Steve
January 24, 2000
Why Decry the Wealth Gap?
By W. MICHAEL COX and RICHARD ALM
T he economic expansion that began in 1991 will soon become the
longest in our history, yet last week Americans may have been
distracted by two reports reminding them o
Hi Michael,
Sorry to respond so late. Private businesses tend to pay quite a bit more
than state companies, especially skilled positions. The desertion is a
combination of boot and attraction. Of course, it depends on what kind of
skills you possess and the state of the SOE you're located in. Bu
NYT May 17, 2000
Unrest Grows in China's Old State Plants
By ERIK ECKHOLM
B EIJING, May 16 -- Up to 2,000 unpaid workers and retirees have
besieged their factory and government offices in a northeastern
city over the last two days, the latest example of growing labor
unre
If Charles is channelling Chang, he's doing a bad job of it. He forgot to
add that we have nothing to fear from unemployment...
Steve
On Wed, 17 May 2000, Doug Henwood wrote:
> Charles Brown wrote:
>
> >CB: Wasn't GDP socio-politically constructed in order to hoodwink the people ?
>
> You cha
Recalling my appeal to would be maligners of the labor movement as a
monolithic arm of US foreign policy.
Steve
Subject: ILWU Position on China Trade
International Longshore and Warehouse Union
Thirty-first International Convention
Portland, Oregon
May 1 - 5, 2000 Resolution # R-39
The ILW
Doug,
By far the best article I've read on this is by Ellen Wood (the evil
social democrat, you remember?), called "The Uses and abuses of civil
society". It's a chapter of here book, *Democracy versus Capitalism* (or
against capitalism-don't remember).
Later, Steve
On Tue, 22 Apr 1997, Doug H
Mine, there are many many people on this list who believe that women
should have children and that it is their only purpose in life. So, the
argument you make is bound to be very controversial. I understand that Sam
is also for keeping women bound barefoot in the kitchen...for shame!
Steve
On Th
yes, chang thinks we all, whether Chinese, American, African,...should not
fear unemployment and ditching state investment in industry...
Steve
On Wed, 22 Mar 2000, Charles Brown wrote:
> Chang is an internationalist. We are all Chang.
>
> CB
>
> >>> Doug Henwood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 03/21/00
The state in its nationalist fervor comes up with another policy that will
show western capital it means business...
Steve
Wednesday 22 March 2000
Malaysian state asks women to cover up
KUALA LUMPUR: The ruling fundamentalist Islamist party of Malaysia's
Terengganu state has ordered Muslim wome
NY Times: March 26, 2000
Many Companies Are Forced to Dip Deeper Into Labor Pool
By LOUIS UCHITELLE
K ANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Unable to find enough workers in the booming
economy, American corporations are trying to expand the labor pool.
Until recently, employers had met their
NYT: March 26, 2000
The Price of Oil
Letters Index
_
To the Editor:
As a former oil trader, I think there are several issues to consider
about the currently high price of oil ("Clinton Calls for New P
DRAFT POSITION DRAFT POSITION DRAFT POSITION DRAFT POSITION
The following is a draft document, written as a basis for discussion. It
is not a final document. The Labor Immigrant Organizers Network (LION)
invites the comment, not only of members of the LION network, but of people
t
After the current anti-China strategy fails, hopefully when the labor
movement is thinking about which way to go next, it will consider views
such as this more seriously. I think Doug reported recently that there is
considerable tension within the AFL-CIO about the 'yellow peril' strategy,
so the
Max,
Noone is calling anyone racist. But relying on Harry Wu to justify an
attack on China? Tibetan nuns? What does this have to do with the issue of
labor rights in China? Maybe in ads against China trade they can also
include pictures of Wen Ho Lee, my sense is the strategy is 'whatever it
take
I agree with this text, of course. Note that the source is the same kind
of source that Henry has so passionately attacked Doug for using when
making criticisms of the labor regime in China. It's nice to see that it
is alright to quote from the beast after all when discussing China
Steve
On
Jim Devine wrote:
I'm not going to comment on any of the details of this thread (especially
the unnecessary rudeness),
Steve writes:
Thanks for your comments.
I'd like to respond to this above comment however. I've tried to not be
rude toward Max, I respect his work at EPI and him even when I di
I agree with Henry about Harry Wu. I think his attacks on Doug are based
on much less valid reasoning. Henry might not like Doug's critical
comments on aspects of China's labor regime, but Henry can't even bring
himself to acknowledge that Doug also is critical of the AFL-CIO's positin
on China...
I'm convinced it'll fail because of the well laid out arguments of people
like Bacon and Tabb (see March issue of Monthly Review). The strategy is
short sighted and will not jive with the American populace, who don't
blame China or trade with China for their problems.
I say it will fail for same
>From Monthly Review: Volume 51, Number 10
March 2000
After Seattle:
Understanding the Politics of Globalization
by William K. Tabb
{Cut, about the first 2/3rds of the article, go to www.monthlyreview.org
for full article)
Similarly, an analysis is needed concerning the politics inherent in
Mine,
Have you heard of liberation theology to begin with?
Steve
On Wed, 29 Mar 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> labor-religion coalition? interfaith commitee? people of faith net work?
> what are these to be exact? what have they got to with labor rights,
> sweatshops and social justice i
steve wrote orginally:
> I'm convinced it'll fail because of the well laid out arguments of people
> like Bacon and Tabb (see March issue of Monthly Review). The strategy is
> short sighted and will not jive with the American populace, who don't
> blame China or trade with China for their problems
Max wrote:
Tabb and others are troubled by the anti-communist overtones
of the China/WTO campaign and find it unpleasant to look at
the real state of labor and human rights in China. We seem
stuck in the old trap of apologizing for transgressions of
really-existing communism in
the belief or hop
Mine wrote:
It is sad that the US
left, whatever it means, still subscribes to the notion of compatibility
of religion and socialism. If Mr. jesus can save us from capitalism, let
him save us!
Steve writes:
The stuff of sectarianism. Who cares about someone's religious beliefs, I
care more abo
My apologies for sending on this information from a bourgeois source. But
for those offended, rest assured this kind of story you can find in
Chinese magazines, newspapers,...Steve
Subject: "All the work units have collapsed. . . . It's a dangerous
situation."
Washington Post
WTO Membershi
Yes, Mine, I could see you in Kansas trying to fight for your child's
right to not be subjected to creationist dogma. Daniel Berrigan walks up
to you and offers cooperation, your response?, "Sorry Dan, gotta give up
your religion before we work together to fight creationists"
Steve
Stephen P
Boston Globe ]
Temp agencies find labor pool evaporating
By Michael Crowley, Globe Staff, 3/30/2000
[H.gif] ow tight is the labor market in Boston? Consider the latest
tactic of Franklin Pierce Temporari
>
> >My apologies for sending on this information from a bourgeois source. But
> >for those offended, rest assured this kind of story you can find in
> >Chinese magazines, newspapers,...Steve
> >
> >Subject: "All the work units have collapsed. . . . It's a dangerous
> > situation."
> >Washing
On Thu, 30 Mar 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> are your catholic folks progressive enough when it comes to gender
> issues? just crucious to know...
>
> Mine
Steve: The answer to that is, obviously, yes. Many Catholic lefties are
pro-choice,...all one has to do is read their literature. They mi
Spam., steve
On Thu, 30 Mar 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >What is this debate about?
>
> Michael, the debate is as follows...
>
> >Still, religion has inspired great generosity and positive heroism in
> >others.
>
> thanks god for his generosity!
>
> >> then go and register to a biology c
This is a useful contribution, not simply because I agree with the text,
but because it doesn't resort to simplistic characterizations of the
AFL-CIO as a monolothic entity, with all troops goosestepping to the same
tune. Note the discussion of the Asian desk if you are wondering what I
mean. Any
You have to scroll down a bit to get to the story, but it's worth reading.
Steve
Subject: CNN.com - Bolivia declares emergency over protests - April 8, 2000
http://cnn.com/2000/WORLD/americas/04/08/bolivia.emergency.reut/index.html
Title: CNN.com - Bolivia declares emergency over protests -
For the record, the Steve referred to below is Steve Rosenthal, not me...
Steve (The "PEN Steve")
Stephen Philion
Lecturer/PhD Candidate
Department of Sociology
2424 Maile Way
Social Sciences Bldg. # 247
Honolulu, HI 96822
On Sat, 8 Apr 2000, Mine Aysen Doyran wrote:
> >
>
> > >Steve wrote:
The Economist April 8-14, 2000
SURVEY CHINA
Now comes the hard part
China looks set to change as much in the next five years as in the past
extraordinary 20, says Dominic Ziegler
IF YOU think, says a high administration official in Washington,D C,
what will be required for economic succ
On Fri, 14 Apr 2000, Louis Proyect wrote:
> The reason that the government has been so spineless with respect to the
> kidnappers is that it is ambivalent about their role in American society.
I would agree about this in part. This view is amendable at any moment.
> It needs the Miami gusanos
Chinese Workers Are Showing Disenchantment
Official Statistics Show Number of Labor Disputes Has Soared as Workers
Complain of Late or No Pay, Layoffs, Corruption
By John Pomfret
Washington Post Foreign Service
Sunday, April 23, 2000; Page A23
BEIJINGThe number of labor disputes in China has s
The San Francisco Chronicle Monday, April 24, 2000
CHINA REPORTS BIG SURGE IN LABOR UNREST DURING 1999
Disputes over unpaid pensions, wages, fraud
By John Pomfret, Washington Post
Beijing -- The number of labor disputes in China has skyrocketed -- to
more
I am reminded of an article from Workers' World a few weeks back
citing for the umteenth time statistics on the high rates of
unioinization in China. There are reasons to be wary of Workers' Weekly
Articles that frequently cite statistics from China uncritically, as we
now hear from the horse's m
Friday, May 5 10:28 AM SGT
Little interest among Chinese students one year after NATO bombing
BEIJING, May 5 (AFP) -
For many students who took part in the violent anti-US protests after the
NATO bombing of China's embassy in Belgrade anger has given way to study,
job hunting and the dream of
May 5, 2000
China Shepherds US Ties After Bomb
By The Associated Press
BEIJING (AP) -- China and the United States are wrangling anew over Taiwan,
trade and a host of human rights complaints. A year after U.S. bombs
shattered China's embassy in Yugoslavia, bitterly strained relations have
re
Saturday, May 6, 2000
Jiang walks tightrope between left and right
WILLY WO-LAP LAM
Communist Party ideologues have temporarily wound down their campaign
against rightists, or "bourgeois-liberal" intellectuals who advocate faster
political reform.
The main reason is that the hard left has ex
The Telegraph (UK)
Sunday May 7, 2000
China's recession adds pressure for workers' rights
By Damien Mcelroy in Beijing
CHINA returns to work today after an unprecedented week-long national
holiday ordered by a Communist leadership alarmed at escalating violent
protests and strikes among a d
BBC
Saturday, 6 May, 2000, 09:30 GMT 10:30
Chinese workers desert state sector
By Duncan Hewitt in Beijing
An official survey in China has given further evidence of the dramatic
changes in the country's economy.
The nationwide survey found that in the last two decades, the proportion of
urban
I think that what Martin argues below is similar to the arguments that
Bill Tabb made a few months ago in MR, right on the money.
Steve
>
> Martin Hart-Landsberg wrote:
>
> > And what political implications should we draw from the fact that US
> > capital is highly mobile, using China, among o
Maggie,
Perhaps it's not necessary to cringe. If the women had more savvy
she wouldn't be so explicit and it would be impossible to ever make her
(or her predecessor's) politics a subject of debate, let alone scrutiny.
We should always be gratefu
On Tue, 16 Sep 1997, Wojtek Sokolowski wrote:
> At 07:34 AM 9/16/97 -0700, Louis Proyect wrote, inter alia:
> >The show tip-toed around the all important question of the capitalist
> >system. It made the need to reverse environmental degradation,
> >consumerism, etc. a personal choice rather than
excellent job of flame provoking... steve
On Thu, 3 Jul 1997, Karl Carlile wrote:
> Comrades,
>
> While having a mug of coffee I thought to myself that much of what is
> regarded as progressive feminism is essentially sexist and separatist.
> It is quite common for many feminists to make gener
On Wed, 2 Jul 1997, Wojtek Sokolowski wrote:
> Today the state of Maryland executed Mr. Hunt, a black man, for killing a
> white police officer some 12 years. This barbaric human sacrifice was
> broadly televised, as "execution countdown" on local TV. At the same time,
>
> The United States
If they're allowed to work, unions should be allowed to unionize'em.
Steve
>
> Clearly prisoners are being exploited as workers and this
> diminishes the well-being of workers who aren't incarcerated. At
> the same time, for some convicts the chance to work at some jobs,
> even for a pittan
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