The capitalist hierarchy has a habit of assimilating oppositional groups, paring them of their radicalism and using them to oppress the rest of society. In imperial times the European powers created local elites to control the local population. They allowed local princelings such as Nelson Mandela to wear the mantle of liberation, knowing full well that come the day of 'independence' they would continue the work of exploitation.
And so, nowadays, those in power adore the likes of Nelson Mandela, claiming the mantle of righteousness and radicalism.
A similar process has happened with the state sponsored support for a gay movement and a women's movement. These critiques of Power have been assimilated to support Power. So we have gay rights being boxed into the ludicrous campaign for gay marriage, and the reclamation of the dignity of woman from the wreck of patriarchy being interpreted as the rejection of all things feminine and the integration of woman into the power structures of patriarchy.
The supporters of the system of power and hierarchy now call themselves 'left wing', having appropriated to themselves the label of liberation, even if that 'liberation' means nothing more than subservience and conformity.
The servants of power are not 'left wing'. The corporals and the overseers, the teachers, the doctors, the bureaucrats are not 'left wing'. There is a word to describe the ideology of the dogs of Power. It is called Fascism. Some years ago this was regarded as right wing. Today it is the preserve of the official 'Left'.
Saturday 14 February 2015
Wednesday 11 February 2015
Women Are More Important
I was talking to a young man the other day, and somehow the conversation got round to the point where I said, slightly off-hand, 'of course, that's because they are important than us,' referring to the ladies. The young man was a bit surprised; 'How come?' he said.
'Well,they have the babies.' I said. 'In the tribe every womb counts. They bear our future. Men are equal to women but not as important. That's why we can go off and play games and get killed in wars.' The young man was unconvinced. Women are equal these days, he told me.
Listen, I said, imagine if Christ were a woman. It would not only be ridiculous, but obscene, a woman crucified. It would be impossible because it is a man who loves sacrificially, sacrificing himself for the woman.'
The young man thought it a strange idea. He thought that you didn't torture women because they weren't very strong.
And what about the lifeboats, I asked, women and children first.
'I thought that was because they are weaker than us!'
So there you have it. All this Equality indoctrination and what is left of woman, but a weak man. I am sure my young friend would never disrespect a woman, but a condescending consideration, and a self respect based on no more than a noble heart is hardly the basis of good relations between the sexes.
'Well,they have the babies.' I said. 'In the tribe every womb counts. They bear our future. Men are equal to women but not as important. That's why we can go off and play games and get killed in wars.' The young man was unconvinced. Women are equal these days, he told me.
Listen, I said, imagine if Christ were a woman. It would not only be ridiculous, but obscene, a woman crucified. It would be impossible because it is a man who loves sacrificially, sacrificing himself for the woman.'
The young man thought it a strange idea. He thought that you didn't torture women because they weren't very strong.
And what about the lifeboats, I asked, women and children first.
'I thought that was because they are weaker than us!'
So there you have it. All this Equality indoctrination and what is left of woman, but a weak man. I am sure my young friend would never disrespect a woman, but a condescending consideration, and a self respect based on no more than a noble heart is hardly the basis of good relations between the sexes.
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