PLASIT-BO Garment Workers Conference (top). Sweet Micky (bottom).
By las hermanas Cruz
Wednesday, May 18th, The Miami Book Fair, Miami Dade College and Imaginart Media Productions will host former Haitian president, Michel Martelly, at the MDC Wolfson campus for a book signing and discussion of Martelly’s new autobiography, Michel Martelly Autobiographie.
“Sweet Micky,” the former compa/pop singer turned president was “elected,” or rather installed by the U.S. in 2011, among valid accusations of election fraud. His presidency and resistance to leave office have been characterized by theft, corruption, delaying elections, and ruling by executive order.
Sure, Vote for Bernie, But the Left Can Do Better
Thomas makes a great point in explaining that radical change cannot be advanced within the capitalist framework. Bernie Sanders’ campaign aspires to create change and bring about a ‘political revolution’ through state sponsored elections. At the same time, Thomas refrains from being ultra-leftist by adding that it’s fine to vote for some short-term, more immediate gain that can possibly bring some alleviation. As the authors describes, sure go ahead and vote for Bernie, but don’t lose sight. We’ll have to continue the struggle, through the elections hysteria and after.
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