Obama just received a critical endorsement, The Communist Party USA. The Communist Party USA leader, Sam Webb, explains why he will continue to support Obama and Democrats in 2012. The Communist Party USA has consistently supported and infiltrated the Democratic Party.
Also note, Sam Webb, the leader of the party, called Obama a friend back in 2008.
Sam Webb Via People’s World:
It is obvious that there is a growing feeling of frustration and even anger among supporters of the Democratic Party with its performance over the past two years.
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, speaking for the labor movement, strongly expressed this unhappiness in some recent speeches.
I am disappointed too with some aspects of the Obama administration’s domestic and foreign policy.
But I don’t forget that this administration governs in a very hostile political environment in which the right is laboring overtime to wreck its initiatives at every step of the way.
In addition, there are the structural pressures of governing in a capitalist economy and state.
Then there are conservative pressures coming from some congressional Democrats and members of the administration.
Everything can’t be explained away by the objective context, however. The president and his administration can be faulted for a number of policy decisions.
But the main question from a strategic point of view is this: Does it make any difference, from the standpoint of the class and democratic struggles, which party gains political ascendency?
Some – though not the labor movement nor other mass organizations of the American people – say no, it doesn’t.
Some even go a step further and say a Democratic victory creates popular illusions, which in turn weaken the people’s struggles. And the only way out of this vise is to form a third party now.
Communists don’t agree with either one of these views. In our view, the differences between the two parties of capitalism are of consequence to class and democratic struggles.
Neither party is anti-capitalist, but they aren’t identical either. Differences exist at the levels of policy and social composition. And despite the many frustrations of the past two years, the election of Barack Obama was historic and gave space to struggle for a people’s agenda.
If, on the other hand, the Republicans had been victorious in 2008 the character of class and democratic struggles would have unfolded very differently. Our movement would have been on the defensive from Day One, the Democrats would be running for cover, and the Republicans would have an unfettered hand in their efforts to liquidate the welfare state, roll back the rights revolution of the 1930s and 1960s, and crush the people’s movement – labor in the first place.
As for the wisdom of a third party, we have always advocated the formation of an independent people’s party at the core of which are the working class and labor, racially and nationally oppressed people, women, youth, immigrants, seniors, gay and straight, etc. It is essential for any deep-going social change. But its realization depends on more than our desire, more than our political-ideological attitude. Millions who have to be at the core of this party still operate under the umbrella of the Democratic Party, albeit increasingly in an independent fashion.
Moreover, to separate ourselves at this moment from these forces would be contrary to our strategic policy of building maximum unity against right-wing extremism now and in next year’s elections.
Now that doesn’t mean that we give up our advocacy of an independent people’s party, but we also understand that its formation is dictated by concrete political realities and strategic necessities. Nor does it mean that we hit the mute button when the Obama administration takes positions that we don’t agree with. Just as we show no hesitation in supporting, and fighting for, the administration’s progressive initiatives, we should have no compunction about taking issue with the administration when it takes positions that we don’t agree on.
Which is what we have done.
When someone says we are not critical of the administration what they usually mean is that our criticism isn’t as sweeping and categorical as they would like.
We make criticisms, but we do it in a certain context and with a certain strategic objective in mind. We are keenly aware of the fact that the agenda of the far right is to bring this administration and country to its knees, with a heavy dose of racism, lies and economic sabotage, setting the stage for a full blown return to power of the most reactionary, racist, anti-labor, anti-women, homophobic and militarist grouping in U.S. politics.
We want no part of that. We don’t have any illusions about the Democratic Party, but we don’t have any illusions about the Republican Party either.
Furthermore, we are also aware of the undeniable fact that no other party besides the Democratic Party stands a chance of beating the GOP next year.
I’m sure Obama will win in 2012 now.. yeah right.
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I'm not accusing you of being a Communist Robbie. And no I do not think that a bunch of un-organized militia's could defend the Nation. However I do believe that most all the Global Governments Russia and China included are run by global bankers and not by They're respective electorate. Were all sheep these days no one is free. I am suggesting that we wake up and realize we don't have control of our country and our politicians are not only corrupt but on the take, from such organizations as the Bildeburgh's, Skull and bones, and other secret societies that over 1/2 of all of our presidencies have belonged too. How would I suggest fixing the problem? I would start by incriminating such secret societies and prosecute any elected leader found to belong to them. And there is no way Bill Gates or anyone else can capture all the wealth in the Nation because there is currently no limit to how much wealth any individual can create. so what if these millionaires and billionaires made fortunes selling they're products if your that envious of them do what they did, create your own wealth. I'm certain you wont find them trying to steal it from you. However you will find the lower class trying too though..
although I've not personally worked for any large corporations I have indeed sold them custom designed machinery and parts and worked quite closely with many of them, Some were great to work with others not.
let the warren buffet's and bill gate's amass as much fortune as they're capable of it's certainly not a bad thing. in they're efforts they've provided 100's of thousands of very good paying jobs and payed huge tax's themselves, they're achievements should never be capped. They've quite literally captivated the American dream for themselves and in doing so in no way prevents you from doing the same....
Tool, I'm just going to ignore your accusations about being a communist and your veiled threat about someone shooting at me. The first because anyone who knows me and my background would consider it totally rediculous. The second, because I haven't survived this long without knowing how to protect myself.
I have repeteatedly ask you to explain how you would organize the government. You have never provided any details. So far all I have seen from you is that you want small groups of armed citizens to resist anyone telling them how to organize. I have seen no explanation of how you would support the country. How would you defend it? How would you finance building and maintaining infrastructure? Are you advocating that the people who can build business empires are the ones who should run the country? Have you ever worked for a large corporation? If so, would you like to live in a country that was govered the same way? Do you think that the families of people like Bill Gates and Warren Buffett should continue to amass fortunes until they controlled most of the money in the country? How about Larry Ellison?
I have many more questions, but I will wait until you answer a few of the ones that I have already ask before I continue.
Comrade tool,
I just did some research and found out Obama is a registered Democrat and an unaffiliated Christian.
Since you possess such an exhaustive understanding of the tenets of Communism, I'll just offer my expertise to assist you in recognizing us Socialists.
We corrupt impressionable youngsters, devour Caucasian babies, and have two bony protuberances emanating from our foreheads.
Hope this helps as you pursue your rifle toting vendetta Anders, sorry I mean tool.
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