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In reply to the discussion: We Need A Class Consciousness Revival [View all]FigTree
(347 posts)67. Except
that Karl's notion of class was theoretically dichotomous: owning means of production vs. owning one's work force. Although, at bottom, this remains of course true, the capital has evolved over the past century or so, a large buffer zone where it is possible to own the means of production of one's survival through merchandises, both material (e.g. backyard, car, phone) and immaterial (e.g. identity markers). The revolutionary theory had to expand its critique to this new landscape, which a few have articulated in the mid-sixties (e.g. Debord). Without clear awareness of such actualized critique, there cannot be "class consciousness". Merely pathetic discussions about survival.
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Yeah, there it is. Identity politics is the rightwing word for diversity and civil rights.
KittyWampus
Feb 2017
#2
Yes, there will always be a need to recognize some legitimate issues of identity repression
DonCoquixote
Feb 2017
#36
You sound genuinely resentful that women, LGBTs and POC have legit basic human rights issues....
bettyellen
Feb 2017
#68
Nope. I'm fighting for other things too-and not asking anyone to back burner their civil rights- as
bettyellen
Feb 2017
#87
That would be appropriatate for Sean Hanity's show...rightie talking point for sure .
Demsrule86
Feb 2017
#50
Talking about class leads to cognitive dissonance for believers in American exceptionalism.
guillaumeb
Feb 2017
#52
The Senate was set up to preserve the status quo -- i.e. to protect the interests of the elite
Lanius
Feb 2017
#56
You are arguing for all of us to work together. It's a good idea but unfortunately I think most
jalan48
Feb 2017
#75