Bruce Lerro

1 week ago | socialistplanningbeyondcapitalism.org | Bruce Lerro

When we think of finance capital our first association might be with banks. We may also imagine that finance capital may be contrasted with industrial capital which is involved in building the infrastructure of society and the mass production of goods. This article reveals that financial capitalists are very interested in investing in a certain kind of industry, namely the military.

1 week ago | socialistplanningbeyondcapitalism.org | Bruce Lerro

There is no organization better at showing how to organize than Labor Notes. In this brief article a union organizer of 25 years shares tips about how to organize within unions. In the midst of capitalist crises we should EXPECT messes and not be surprised by them. We should trust workers to define the problems, figure out how to resolve them and decide on what actions to take. Our job is to get out of the way rather than to direct things. These are just 2 of the 18 tips.

2 weeks ago | socialistplanningbeyondcapitalism.org | Bruce Lerro

Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff break down why the US global strategy is built on economic delusions — from 100-year US Treasury IOUs, to outsourcing of critical manufacturing and dependance on monopoly tech. As rare earth chips, supply chains and brainpower shift to Asia, the US’ plan for global dominance is increasingly delusional. Their conversation points to the risks of deindustrialization, ludicrous debt policies and the hollowing out of innovation. Watch/Read at Michael Hudson

2 weeks ago | socialistplanningbeyondcapitalism.org | Bruce Lerro

For the real left, Finkelstein writes in The Greanville Post, the primary issue was educating, organizing and taking action. It was grounded in history. The great questions were the issue of social class, national self-determination and the place of women in society. For people focused on identity politics it is the bathroom question – how many and who can go where.

2 weeks ago | socialistplanningbeyondcapitalism.org | Bruce Lerro

This is a great article in the World Socialist Website (WSWS) showing the ineptitude and complicity of both the Democratic Party and the unions in stopping Trump’s dictatorial military operations. Governor Newsom’s only opposition so far is the tired old Democratic move which is to sue Trump. Not only has Newsom not called people into the streets to oppose the use of the National Guard and the Marines, but he has sent 800 police members to suppress the protests.