English: Lin Biao (Lin Piao) (1907 – 1971) 日本語: 林彪 (1907 – 1971) 中文: 林彪 (1907 – 1971) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Many associates of the Revolutionary Anti-Imperialist Movement uphold, in contrast to ‘official’ history, the revolutionary internationalism of Lin Biao, author of ‘Long Live the Victory of People’s War!’ This document was originally published by Gran Marcha Hacia […]
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June
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Gran Marcha Hacia El Comunismo (Long March to Communism): On the Question of Lin Biao
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June
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Mao (1935): On Tactics Against Japanese Imperialism
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ON TACTICS AGAINST JAPANESE IMPERIALISM December 27, 1935 [This report was given by Comrade Mao Tse-tung at the conference of Party activists which was held at Wayaopao, northern Shensi, after the Wayaopao meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee in December 1935. This meeting, one of the most important ever called by the […]
Whither China (1968)
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The following document, referred to as The Shengwulian Manifesto, was published in 1968 by the Hunan Provincial Revolutionary Great Alliance Committee, and was part of the far-left of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. Much of the actual document may be lost on those with little background in Chinese history. Likewise, something is likely lost in translation as well. But to summarize, […]
US Seeks New Energy and Military Monopoly: Fusion
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This article was originally published at 4th Media. While the United States is busy plotting the downfall of various anti-hegemonic regimes in the global south, it has also been pursuing another strategy to stave off crisis and possible loss of global supremacy: fusion technology, the ‘holy grail’ of energy. Unlike fission, in which heavy atoms […]
Spanish Maoists call for a reassessment of the Lin Biao incident
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Responding to a recent statement by Italian, India, and Afghan groups calling for a new international conference of Maoist organizations, the Spanish group Gran Marcha Hacia el Comunismo (Long March Towards Communism) declared their support while offering a few suggestions on topics to discuss, including the “question of Lin Biao and the reasons for his […]
On the Theory of the Productive Forces
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In this short video, Shubel Morgan explains why Amerikans are so wealthy compared to those in the Third World. It is not because of so-called ‘advanced technology.’ Amerika is wealthy because it exploits the world’s people. Shubel Morgan also penned a highly recommendable six-part essay (collected in a single PDF, here) which deals with the […]
July
23
Russia accuses West of blackmail on Syria, US pressures African proxies on Iran
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On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the US and its western allies of using blackmail to secure a UN Security Council resolution on Syria. The draft resolution, circulated my members of the British delegation, included economic sanctions on the Syrian government and could pave the way for a future UN-backed intervention.
Obama: The New Face of Western Imperialism
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This following video of an interview by historian and author Webster Tarpley offers an interesting, geo-political perspective on modern dynamics related to imperialism and militarism. Posting here is for discussion and additional perspective and does not imply uncritical agreement.
Remarks on Marx’s Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844
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Wages and class struggle Karl Marx’s opening line in the first chapter of Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 states that, “wages are determined by antagonistic struggle between capitalist and worker.” (p. 19) This opening line is often cited by nominal leftists as explanation for exorbitantly high wages of many workers in the United States […]
Language imperialism – ‘democracy’ in China
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If you are an American or European citizen, chances are you’ve never heard about shengren, minzhu and wenming. If one day you promote them, you might even be accused of culture treason. That’s because these are Chinese concepts. They are often conveniently translated as “philosophers,” “democracy” and “civilization.” In fact, they are none of those. […]
The fundamental elements of left wing politics in the Chinese Communist Party prior to the defeat of socialism in China
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When news broke following October 1st, 1949 that the Chinese Communist Party defeated the ‘Nationalist’ troops and had established the People’s Republic of China, reactions of elation, horror or skepticism ensued. Few however could predict the political struggles which would erupt over the next 20 years, eventually spilling into public life in what was known […]
What breakthroughs are at the core of Maoism-Third Worldism?
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This was originally published as part of the article, ‘The Sun Rises in the East and Sets in the West,’ by the editorial board of Monkey Smashes Heaven on January 1st, 2008. The document contains the first use of the term ‘Maoism-Third Worldism’ as a particular summary of historical experience and revolutionary theory. As always, […]
What is Maoism?
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This essay by Bernard D’Mello was published last month by Monthly Review. In it, the author provides a multi-faceted, definite view of Maoism. We are posting it here for critical discussion, in large part because it approaches Maoism from a historical perspective and describes it as an outgrowth and class and ideological struggles. Posting here […]
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