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10th Coffee Den Tuesday, May 25, 2010 9th

Why Matter with Kansas?

Hosted by Matthias

Twenty AMG met for nearly 3 hours to exchange around this theme.

What's the Matter with Kansas is the title of a book by Thomas Frank (American journalist and essayist) published in the United States in 2004 and France in 2008. It analyzes the shift of Kansas (poor state of democratic traditions) in the Republican camp. Serge Halimi then extended the analysis to France several articles in Le Monde Diplomatique and in the preface to the French edition of the book.

The wording of this question is deliberately provocative. Frank writes with humor:

For decades, Americans attend a revolt which only benefits those it is supposed to reverse. The angry workers, with their numbers are rising irresistibly against the arrogance of the powerful. They waved their fists in the face of the son of privilege. They make fun of sensitive assignments dandies Democrats. They massed at the gates of beautiful areas and while the millionaires tremble in their mansions, they claim their terrible screaming: "Let us reduce your taxes! "

It is by no means a stigma of classes, on the contrary. The topic could have been worded more consensual (eg How can a poor man can it be right?) But it would have been a shame to deprive of a title that challenges us and asks us immediately. This is actually less poor than the political strategy of the right and the issue could very well be: How right she managed to attract popular support despite a policy inherently favorable to the rich ?

The answer to this question is fascinating in the case of the United States. To get their economic program reactionary, conservative Republicans have used the moral fiber, posing as defenders traditional values of America (nationalism, Puritanism, religion) to hide the real issues of economic and social policies. The example of Kansas is particularly illuminating:

Take the Kansas State Agricultural Midwest, both incarnation of the American heartland and at the same time radical politics land, once the bastion of anti-slavery movements and home workers like the IWW. And today? State ruined by multinationals, Kansas, especially in counties popular vote decisively for the most reactionary right. Thomas Frank shows how the Republicans ably have focused the debate on cultural issues - abortion, faith, lifestyle - rather than economic. Poor rednecks are mortgaging their homes to support politicians who harangue millionaires in language populacier, they extol the virtues of rural America, that "packs of beer and barbecues," condemn the Democrats who offend God by evolutionism and abortion, and despise the eternal American enjoying the sushi. But once elected, the Republicans apply an ultra-liberal agenda, "Vote against abortion and you will have the decommissioning welfare "says Frank.

It is obviously very interesting for us to expand this analysis to France: According

Halimi and Frank, the shelling endured by the working class world class war triggered by the last World hyperbourgeoisie thirty years have done to hide the proletariat, and much of the middle classes to a new opium of the people, that of a "moral universe" completely fabricated by the superstructure. The socio-economic issues have been left dormant because the leaders had " the ability to put forward their conservative field values. During his election campaign, Sarkozy has made us forget he was the representative and agent of the forces of exploitation and reassured by appealing to alleged core values, so-called old behaviors. The meeting Fouquet's billionaires have drowned in a victory that Champagne would have been impossible without the right to vote many unemployed Henin-Beaumont. To pass the gifts to his friends Bouygues and Bolloré, Sarkozy has managed to draw the proletariat and the small middle class now against the "haves" residents to the floor above (employees with statutes, unions and "special regimes"), sometimes against "assisted" relegated to a bit further, or cons to both. The traditional Left was unable to counter the speech Sarkozian, terrified at the thought of being accused of populism. Twenty years have also been privatized TF1 forget popular categories that there could be collective struggles for wages, for the democratic management of enterprises for a national education which is not in the service of big business.

It is therefore among the tracks explanation: the political tactics of the right, the economic and social sacrifices to the left and the middle class, the control of the school and the media by the ruling classes, the erasure of class consciousness in the minds among those suffering most from the system in place, etc..

This issue is obviously important as a tactical understanding of the mechanisms of the popular vote is the basic right of every fight (left?) Against the manipulations of the dominant discourse.

Some references:

- Thomas Frank's book, Why the Matter with Kansas? How conservatives won the heart of the United States (and that of other rich countries) , Agon, 2008. You can read articles on the press review on the site Agone editions: http://atheles.org/agone/contrefeux/pourquoilespauvresvotentadroite/

- Two articles by Serge Halimi in Le Monde Diplomatique: at the time of presidential elections United States in 2004 (http://www.monde-diplomatique.fr/2004/10/HALIMI/11549) then when the presidential elections in France in 2007 (http://www.la-bas.org/article . php3? id_article = 1167 & var_recherche =% E9 + national identity)

- François Ruffin's book, The class war , Fayard, 2008. He must read the book (if found on the internet listing: http://media.la-bas.org/IMG/La_guerre_des_classes-prologue.pdf) and listen to the broadcast of Mermet about it: http: / / www.la-bas.org/article.php3?id_article=1519

Matthias

Paper presentation:
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Belgians Shame on You! (BHV)

For those who do not know, Belgium is the country of origin of a certain Karel de Gucht. Male donor lesson par excellence, capable of changing the political leaders of the DRC in the moment by his good advice and his statements at all costs. Any program, no less.
In November 2008, while still a minister, he was accused of insider trading in the case of bankruptcy of Fortis Bank. The man had withdrawn its shares in the bank before the public announcement of problems. Replies: farce Fortis cost me 85,000 euros. Just that. No one is prophet in his house. This
to talk about that Belgium should have been a model for the Congo by Mr. Simon Kimbangu above cited. But we are compelled to note, pace Mbuta de Gucht, that this country and its leaders are not examples. At least not in what it shows us today. Instead, follow.
The Belgian government has just fallen due to a dark story based on cutting a dull abbreviation: BHV.
For those new to this particular Belgian BHV simply means Brussels-Halle-Vilvoorde. It is a bilingual electoral district and judicial. Said differently, and we can vote for Francophone and Dutch-speakers. It can also be judged in two languages. This concerns the 19 municipalities of Brussels and the 35 municipalities of Flemish Brabant. This district has existed since the creation of Belgium as a state, more than two centuries. Now originally (1830), French was the only official language. In 1898, the Dutch also acquired this status. Some had rolled in from the other and vice versa, the facilities were granted to two camps where they lived and procreated. Until then, nothing special.
The problem will come when the French began to proliferate in the territories without the Flemish desire for integration up to become elected mayors speaking French. O crime! Hence the request
Flemish Split BHV B and HV. Brussels will remain bilingual (As is the capital) and HV become monolingual (For in Flemish territory). Legitimate you will say to keep his land. They are wary of the Kosovo case?
But this demand has become a big thorn poison can bring down governments for a yes or no. The last fall was led by a mongrel Yves Leterme: Mid-Walloon, Flemish half but feels 100% Flemish. Any resemblance to a famous Congolese avoided.
In Belgium, there are only three tribes: The Walloons (French speakers), the Flemish (Dutch speaking) and the Germanic (Germany). The latter are cited as the Banyamulenge in Congo, but unlike them, they recognize where they come and n'embêtent person. However, the two spend their first time to tap it.
Imagine this situation in the Congo with its four national languages, its more than 450 tribes, among others ignored and all dialects. Without forgetting its mestizo from crossings through tribal and foreign marriages. O galley! Fortunately
a government is not yet ready to fall in Congo because of such a story. Imagine Adolphe Muzito Nzanga Mobutu or leave the government because some want to impose the Swahili in Kinshasa? You can always dream.
Go "Ba noko," we take for example time! The Presidency of the European approach, otherwise you'll be the laughing stock. Remember that unity is strength.
@ + on www.rd-congo.info Columnist says the DRC

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after Mbandaka Where? Race

, no one can deny there is a problem in Mbandaka after Dongo. Although Lambert Mende, more Kabila to Kabila himself, wants to do better than Dominique Sakombi National Orientation. In this new story that dares to qualify as true rebellion in Kivu, the Banyamulenge Enyele replace. Unlike the Rwandan Kagame here are no longer singled out. But replaces Nkunda? Mystery. The
Enyele these fishermen (Armed with fishing rods) that nobody had ever heard of were suddenly became capable of taking the Mbandaka airport, tackle MONUC to take the port to use the Internet and especially to disappear as they came. Amazing! So
fishermen were able to occupy for 48 Mbandaka while neither the rebellions of Mulele or Bemba had been able to do so. Re-amazing!
Beyond this happens, we must ask whether the area is well guarded. The same question will arise also for the rest of the country because there is not as Mbandaka. Look at the side of the Lower Congo, where Angolan troops enter and leave as if at home. Nobody talks more Kahemba? The history of the Portuguese moved and changed terminal has been set? No sé. Returning to our rather
Mbandaka. A corner abandoned for ages even those from silver who have never done anything or constructed. The Marshal will go down into the house Mokolo Edo instead to build one official.
Coquilhatville, a city founded by Stanley himself in 1883, is still in the decrepit colonial configuration with more: Colonial houses never refreshed, maintained roads, no electricity, drinking water suspected ... Where are the rich mongo? Ekonda, or Mbole Nkundo? This
Mbandaka today is a remnant from that sung by Dr. Nico Kassanda and Chantal. Who remembers that the city is home to the Botanical Garden of Eala an unsuspected wealth and unmatched?
But that day when we speak of democracy and power to the people, is it still normal to use a rebellion instead of an election to gain power?
In 1956, Jean Denis, the family of those who reflect on Coquilhatville wrote this: We can take action fake, do investments more spectacular than productive. Ultimately, we always come to see that the future of Coquilhatville is linked to the vitality of its hinterland. It is in the interior that measures must be taken, measures that take into account the human elements as well as technical elements. A sustainable future will be built in enthusiasm. If the measures are reasonable in purpose and in their ways, people will be the primary beneficiaries and their active cooperation will be acquired. Many projects could be considered: development of the fisheries settlement with systematic testing of rice flooded Cooperative food crops, plantations, etc.. What matters is to raise the living standards of rural populations while fueling regional trade, the two go together. (Released in Aequatoria 19 (1956) 137-148 and 20 (1957) 1-4).
Do not you think that this reflection is still valid but for the entire country by Simon Kimbangu?
This brings me to this conclusion: that the president called Ngbanda, Kabila, Bemba, Tshisekedi Ruberwa Kashala or, as the population has not reached a standard of life she deserves, we will continue to live and suffer the same events. Only the location will change. Columnist faith.
Politicians, government and opposition rebels and the like, the ball is in your court.
Please listen to the song "Mbandaka" Dr Nico Kassanda wa Mikalay.