I approach politics with a Marxist perspective, curiosity, empathy and a commitment to evidence. If I get something wrong, I will correct it publicly and note the change.
These notes are a summary, not a manifesto.
Featured Posts
Issues of the day discussed with a Marxist critique.
Labour MPs should represent the working class. Do they?
The British Secret Police infiltrates peaceful groups.
Starmer, the lawyer, seems to ignore international law.
The Intelligentsia has proven to be a home for liars and morally suspect individuals. Again!
Drink and drug driving: its impact on individuals, families and communities.
The Marxist analysis of class society points the way to greater understanding.
Reading List
A short, evolving list of books that have informed my thinking, in no particular order of personal preference.
- 'What Is Marxism?' Alan Woods & Rob Sewell. Introduction to Marxist theory. (Read on-line)
- 'Imperialism: The Highest Stage Of Capitalism'. V. I. Lenin, 1916. First published as a pamphlet in 1917, Lenin's analysis of imperialism in developed capitalism. (Read on-line) (Wiki)
- 'Capital: A Critique Of Political Economy'. Karl Marx. In my opinion, Marx's greatest work. (Read on-line) (Wiki)
- 'The Communist Manifesto'. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, 1848. First published as a pamphlet, the outline of Marxism. (Read on-line) (Wiki)
- 'Reason And Revolution: Hegel And The Rise Of Social Theory'. Herbert Marcuse, 1941. Looks at Hegel's and Marx's philosophical outline. (Read on-line) (Wiki)