tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727561618191456901.post5192450656359526583..comments2024-03-28T05:29:25.961+00:00Comments on SINN FÉIN - KEEP LEFT: Peter & Paul - Till Debt do they partmellowshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12844166986997608405noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727561618191456901.post-51222394189842594922009-11-26T07:59:50.555+00:002009-11-26T07:59:50.555+00:00Of all the major parties, SF alone has begun to ca...Of all the major parties, SF alone has begun to carve out a solid leftist position. Of course getting the message out into the public is a big problem but the introduction of Joanne Spain as spokeswoman for economic matters should help in this regard. Her interview was particularly interesting. She was a wee bit slow in changing gears, so to speak, but she showed a fundamental grasp of her brief. What's more, she seemed genuinely engaged and vitalised by the entire process. I can see her going from strength to strength.<br /><br />It seems that the party has cottoned onto the need for a strong letist economic agenda fronted by a strong spokes person. We now need, imo, a small and dedicated team of marketing guerillas to get the grass roots messages into the public domain. I came across a Pearse Doherty flyer last month on education lying on a cafe table. It was very well done. Maybe a bit more of these "modern" pamphlets could make an impact on economic issues.<br /><br />Taft's critique of the economic program is also welcomed. While he brings too much classical economic analysis, imho, into his criticism, the very fact that he chose to critique the policies underscores the real content and viability of the policies.<br /><br />Just one observation (come on now, we leftists have to nit pick about something :-]). There was a quote about Japan in the article. Maybe a wee post on Japanese economics and culture wouldn't go amiss. They have the best GINI score (for what that's worth) in the world, which is a measure of fairness or equality in society. They also have a healthy dose of leftist perspective in their cultural. Their main critics have always been the Americans who measure achievement in quarters. Whereas I've heard those knowledgeable about Japanese society say that Japan will always take a long term view. If it takes 25 or 50 years to create a new and viable political economy, they will take as long as it needs. Their prorities are as much cultural as they are economic. Let's face it, the Japanese fell into the classic Capitalist trap of over production. Unlike the recent US debacle, the Japanese simply produced so much stuff, which they sold to the world but mainly the US, that they ended up with too much accumulated capital and too few assets in which they could invest.<br /><br />Anyhow, the recent developments within the party are encouraging. But this is literally the never ending road and we need to garner the grass roots support that can make the policies the basis for real and lasting change.<br /><br />slán agus ádh mór ortxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714769524873176633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7727561618191456901.post-49450666216604156382009-11-24T09:34:22.766+00:002009-11-24T09:34:22.766+00:00Good article Giorra. The fact is Fine Gael offer n...Good article Giorra. The fact is Fine Gael offer nothing different either and labour need to decide if they are left or simply there to help Fine Gael into power. <br /><br />Sinn Féin need to offer a real left alternative and show that on both sides of the border. If the party does offer real leadership in the six counties then I believe the people down here will take note and our support will grow.<br /><br />DXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com