Socialist strategy by Sonny Melencio
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The document outlines socialist strategy and how it has evolved historically in response to different periods and turns in class struggle. It discusses Marxist thinkers like Marx, Engels, Lenin, Trotsky, Mao, and Gramsci and their perspectives on strategy. Key points include: (1) Strategy involves a plan of action to achieve socialism through class struggle and revolutionary forces. (2) Strategy must change depending on the specific historic period and balance of class forces. (3) Periods discussed include the 19th century, times of world war, national liberation movements, and today's era of neoliberal globalization. (4) The document proposes a current strategy for the Philippines combining people's power actions with electoral intervention.
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Marxism and its application
The document provides an overview of Marxism and Marxist theory. It discusses:
- Karl Marx's background and history as the founder of Marxism.
- Key concepts in Marxism including dialectical materialism, historical materialism, alienation, class struggle, and the relationship between the economic base and ideological superstructure.
- How Marxism views history, society, economics, politics, and literature - emphasizing the role of class conflict and economic determinism.
- Marxist analysis of capitalism and socialist/communist alternatives.
- The influence of Marxism on fields like sociology, economics, and literary criticism.
Interwar period
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The USSR in the Cold War.pptxsddsdfvsdfsdfsdfs
The document provides an overview of the Cold War between the USSR and the Western powers from 1946-1991. It describes the ideological, geopolitical, and military dimensions of the conflict. Key events included Winston Churchill's 1946 "Iron Curtain" speech, the formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact, the nuclear arms race, and periods of both confrontation ("Cold War II") and détente. The document also discusses the global ideological struggle between capitalism and communism, and the efforts of both superpowers to contain the influence and spread of the other's system during this era.
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Political GeographyPart 2 The State & the MilitaryE.docx
Political Geography
Part 2: The State & the Military
Early Politics
Authoritarian tradition – conquistadors, colonialism; major pre‐
colonial empires
Since independence: twin threads – democracy and
authoritarianism, hybrid forms of authoritarian democracy
Elite retreat, rise of caudillos agrarian elite reemerge
(modernizing dictators); caciques bring out the vote in rural
areas (only 5% of adult males vote in Mexico, Argentina in
late 19th century)
Stability, economic growth, immigration brings some new and
radical political influences (ex. Anarchist trade movement in
Argentina); urban working class harder to control than
peasantry
Rise of Populism
Catalyst for change: worldwide depression & rise of ISI
ended dominance of agrarian elite and a shift in politics
to populism (appealing to the masses); the state
replaces the caudillo as all‐powerful provider; Cardenas
in Mexico, Vargas in Brazil, Ibanez in Chile, Peron in
Argentina
Urban‐oriented political model – this model
coincides with ISI and industrialists and industrial
workers are a major support base for leaders –
more popular in larger countries (more
industrialized)
Corporatism – ruling parties set up and controlled
labor unions and other mass organizations – they
exchanged support by these organizations in return
for improvements
State/party machine controlled elections;
opposition excluded from state’s bounty,
hounded by legal system, physical intimidation
Argentina’s
Peron
Rise of Populism
Nationalistic – populists condemned Latin America’s
dependence on outside powers and often nationalized key
industries – Mexico’s oil (1938), Argentina’s railroads (1948)
Initial success of ISI helped fund the expanded state and
programs
States with smaller, weaker economies military dictators
take over in 1930s (Nicaragua, El Salvador, Cuba, Dominican
Republic); in power for decades, stifling political
modernization and sowing seeds of future upheaval,
revolutions (Cuba 1959, Nicaragua 1979)
Fall of Populism
Downturn of ISI led to a fall in populism, and a number of
factors led to the take over of politics by the military in
some state – Brazil (1964), Argentina (1966)
Economic crisis (waning of growth) broke down
improbably industrialist/worker alliance; expansion of
social groups (middle class) wanting a voice in politics;
radical elements such as militant student movements
inspired by Cuban Revolution
Military dictatorships that emerged during this period
were supported during Cold War by the US, and they also
had popular support (especially among the middle class)
to restore order (improve economic situation)
Military rule led to National Security Doctrine –
promoted the defeat of ‘internal subversion’ – basically,
anything that threatened the status quo
As a result, human rights and rule of law became
redundant; there was supervision of all activities in
the national space; and military gov ...
Social movement
This document discusses social movements through examining episodes of contention in Poland in 1956 and 1980. It finds that while contention was widespread in 1956, it failed to create a sustained social movement due to a lack of "social movement bases." In 1980, the Solidarity movement succeeded due to the dense network of oppositional groups that had developed since 1956, providing a foundation of organizations, networks, and traditions to sustain the movement's campaign. The key distinction made is between social movement bases, which provide enduring support, and social movement campaigns, which are public challenges to power-holders that can succeed or fail depending on available bases.
Fascism And Nazism Similarities
The document discusses fascism and Nazism in Italy and Germany during the early 20th century. It notes that both emerged from a crisis in the European political system after World War 1. Fascism was a response to fears of social and political disintegration. Both forms of government gained power in Italy and Germany between World War 1 and 2 by appealing to lower and middle classes who felt they were in control of the political parties. While similar, fascism and Nazism also had important differences.
White7e ppt ch06
The document discusses the historical roots of modern terrorism from the 18th century Enlightenment period through the early 20th century. Key events and ideologies discussed include the American and French Revolutions, the Reign of Terror, anarchist and socialist movements in Europe in the 1800s, nationalism and anti-colonial movements, and the Russian Revolution. Violent anarchist groups in the late 1800s were some of the earliest adopters of terrorism as a tactic, influencing later nationalist and revolutionary groups.
How to combat and defeat the modern totalitarianism
In human history, all struggles against oppression have always been directed against a clearly identified enemy, be it people, governments or social classes. In the past, the forces opposing the dominant oppressive power fought to conquer the State through which the power passed to be exercised in order to change the political, economic and social reality in which they lived. This is how social revolutions and national independence in many countries of the world happened. In the past, it was easier to mobilize a social class or an entire people against a clearly identified enemy oppressor. In the contemporary era, with the modern totalitarianism, the oppressive enemy is fragmented and acts openly and also subliminally on people's minds.
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USING DATA FROM FIVE COUNTRIES. (The countries should be from different regions
and have different levels of economic development)
THE REPORT SHOULD INDICATE:
o What the overriding trends are for the product;
o In what type of country is the product doing well or poorly and why;
o Where are sales for the product projected to grow and decline;
o What do Euromonitor’s written assessments and reports tell you about the
product?
This assignment is due at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 12/4/2019.
Chapter 6. The Totalitarian Model: A False Utopia
Learning Objectives
· 1Define totalitarianism.
· 2Describe the role of ideology in totalitarian states.
· 3Identify the three most infamous totalitarian rulers and how they earned that reputation.
· 4Describe the three developmental stages in the life of a totalitarian state.
· 5Determine the value of studying totalitarianism even though the world’s worst examples of totalitarian rule have passed into the pages of history.
A new and more malignant form of tyranny called totalitarianism reared its ugly head in the twentieth century. The term itself denotes complete domination of a society and its members by tyrannical rulers and imposed beliefs. The totalitarian obsession with control extends beyond the public realm into the private lives of citizens.
Imagine living in a world in which politics is forbidden and everything is political—including work, education, religion, sports, social organizations, and even the family. Neighbors spy on neighbors and children are encouraged to report “disloyal” parents. “Enemies of the people” are exterminated.
Who are these “enemies“? Defined in terms of whole categories or groups within society, they typically encompass hundreds of thousands and even millions of people who are “objectively” counterrevolutionary—for example, Jews and Gypsies (Romany) in Nazi Germany, the bourgeoisie (middle class) and kulaks (rich farmers) in Soviet Russia, and so on. By contrast, authoritarian governments typically seek to maintain political power (rather than to transform society) and more narrowly define political enemies as individuals (not groups) actively engaged in opposing the existing state.
Why study totalitarianism now that the Soviet Union no longer exists? First, communism is not the only possible form of totalitarian state. The examples of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy are reminders that totalitarianism is not a product of one ideology, regime, or ruler. Second, totalitarianism is an integral part of contemporary history. Many who suffered directly at the hands of totalitarian dictators or lost loved ones in Hitler’s Holocaust, Stalin’s Reign of Terror, Mao’s horrific purges, or other more recent instances of totalitarian brutality are still living. The physical and emotional scars of the victims remain even after the tyrants are long g ...
Notes aplenty cold war
The document provides an overview of key concepts in communism including definitions of bourgeoisie, proletariat, and means of production. It discusses Marx and Lenin's views on how capitalism would be overthrown through violent revolution led by the proletariat or vanguard party. The stages of history are defined by the economic system and mode of production. The document also examines communism in practice under Stalin and some economic issues with centrally planned economies like shortages and lack of choice.
How power of state is conquered
Everything suggests that the strategy devised by the PT (Worker Party) for achievement and maintenance in power in Brazil took into account the lessons of Gramsci. From the Lula government, in civil society, social sectors were conquered by the PT with the “Bolsa Familia” income transfer program, in addition to unions and social movements in general that have been co-opted by PT. The structures of the Brazilian state and state enterprises were also occupied by members of the PT. More recently, the judiciary was also conquered after the departure of President Joaquim Barbosa because its presidents of the Supreme Court and top electoral court former members of PT. The victory of PT in the presidential elections of October 26 would close the maintenance of the Executive Branch. Possession of the Executive and the Judiciary, the Legislature would be entirely at the mercy of the PT. The conquest of the state by PT in Brazil would materialize in practice. From the foregoing, it can be stated that Brazil's future will be dictated by the hegemonic power of the PT and its allies if Dilma Rousseff win the next elections. Instead of putting into practice the Gramscian way of social emancipation, we instead have in Brazil playing the dictatorship exercised by the PRI party that controlled the political life of Mexico for 71 years, through the control of the state apparatus and a system based on corruption, forming the "Perfect Dictatorship" term used because the official party to have been sustained in power without punches preserving the elections and the multiparty system.
Critical Analysis of Marxist Politics: The Demise of Socialism.docx
Marx advocated for a classless society without private capital through a proletariat revolution. However, the paper argues Marxian politics is flawed because it fails to resolve the problem of power. While Marx sought to transfer power from the bourgeoisie to the proletariat, this merely shifts power to the state rather than eliminating it. History shows power corrupts whoever possesses it, as the French Revolution demonstrated. Additionally, incentivizing work is diminished when rewards are disconnected from individual effort. The nature of power will always corrupt and undermine Marx's vision of an egalitarian society.
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The cult of personality as an important feature of totalitarian propaganda
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