Talking about socialism here and elsewhere Dr. Tristan Ewins consistently seeks, from within the ALP, as an open socialist to the left of Australian laborism, to promote discussion about the meaning of socialism in Australia in the 21 st century. Click here for his latest piece , “ALP Socialist Left Forum: The Prospects for Socialism…
https://portside.org/2019-01-26/erik-olin-wright-1947-2019 This obituary for Erik Olin Wright makes me regret not paying more attention to his thoughts and writing. There was something of his that I read back in the early 80’s that provided some insights about union strategy at the time, that at short notice I do not recall. This says more, not good,…
Sticking up for Big Hungry Profiteering Over the past few days various media reports have highlighted the delicious connections between fine dining, wage theft and class warfare. Starting in reverse order, we had the Financial Review reporting former BHP Chairman Don Argus railing against the ‘silly’ class war being waged by the ALP. Putting aside…