Were I still a Trotskyist, my position on the Scottish independence referendum would be determined by this set of questions: As America’s lapdog, key prop of international neoliberalism, meddler in foreign affairs, and cheerleader for market fundamentalism within the EU; would an independent Scotland severely diminish the UK’s influence? What are the social character of […]
Posts Tagged ‘Trotskyism’
The far left: driven by self-interest not class interests on Scottish independence
Sep 12th, 2014 by Phil Burton-Cartledge.
Sex, power play and Trotskyism
Jan 28th, 2014 by Phil Burton-Cartledge.It’s one that has had seasoned left watchers stumped in bemusement. Back in the day, it was so different. As a general rule, most people exiting revolutionary outfits either returned to private life, or continued being active inside the labour movement. A small minority of comrades, however, would stick with the far left. The ultra-correct […]
