Archive for November 16th, 2011
The veneer of democracy
Posted by John, November 16th, 2011 - under Crisis, Democracy, Demonstrations, Dissent, Occupy Melbourne, Occupy Wall Street, Occupy!.
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As the European crisis worsens, perhaps engulfing France next, the temptation for the ruling class to reach for solutions outside the democratic norm will become greater.
Whether they do or not depends on a range of factors, including the depth of the crisis and the strength of our side. We should be preparing now to defend democracy. Every union struggle, every demonstration against the problems capitalism creates, every occupation deserves our support and helps build our strength.
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This is the one percent’s ‘democracy’
Posted by John, November 16th, 2011 - under Democracy, Inequality, Obama, Occupy Australia, Occupy Wall Street, Occupy!.
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Obama is speaking to the politicians of Australia’s one percent on Thursday. That day there is a demonstration against him at Federation Park outside Parliament House in Canberra at lunchtime. Be there to show your support for the Wall Street Occupiers and the protesters around the globe. And for the other members of the Occupy movement across Australia – support the 99% in struggle. Support the QANTAS workers, the Baiada picketers, the maritime workers, the public servants, the nurses, all those fighting for better wages and conditions. That is our future. That is our hope.