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Re: Invisible Strengths by g kohler 04 May 2001 12:45 UTC |
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I see a certain danger that some leftist analysis
might have a "self-hypnotizing" effect. Setting out to criticize the power of
the dominant classes, it analyses that power in great detail, leading to an
awesome view of that power. Having read that analysis, one feels more depressed
than before - one is kind of hypnotized and paralyzed. I would not go as far as
claiming that the core of the WS or the national ruling classes are "paper
tigers". But it should be kept in mind that the periphery of the world-system,
while weaker than the core, is not powerless at all. No need for unconditional
surrender. Likewise, the people/popular classes (let's say 95%) may be weaker
than the ruling classes, but the popular classes (we) are not powerless. Again,
no need to behave like a door mat. One should study the potential power of the
underdogs (and how to build it) more thoroughly and give it more visibility.
Petros' emphasis in "Invisible Strengths" is on the potential strength of the
underdogs and possbilities of resistance. But he can tell more about that than I
can.
Gert
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