Archive for July 6th, 2015
Hegemony – two tactics and strategy from Kevin Ovenden in Greece
Posted by John, July 6th, 2015 - under Kevin Ovenden.
Tags: Austerity, Greece
Comments: 7
The main point I wanted to make here is that in order to win the limited aim (the aim was limited, so the victory yesterday was both huge and partial) of winning the No vote, the government – which has been characterised by tactical improvisation without a clear strategy – had to adopt the tactics which the most radical of the left prioritise.
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Kevin Ovenden in Greece on the resignation of Yanis Varoufakis and more
Posted by John, July 6th, 2015 - under Yanis Varoufakis.
Tags: Austerity, Greece
Comments: none
Two great pressures now. One to give a bourgeois stabilising meaning and limit to the great Oxi revolt. Two to create the feel of compromise and consensus within Greek society and in the negotiations to put the whole radicalising process back in the box.
The Greek working class overwhelmingly rejects austerity
Posted by John, July 6th, 2015 - under Uncategorised.
Tags: Austerity, Greece
Comments: 2
There is joy in the streets of Greece that echoes in my heart. Thank you to the working class in Greece. You have restored hope for humanity.