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'.
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