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Good contribution. My own view is that it is not necessary a priori to set a course with a lot of specificity, but rather that we need to allow it to evolve in the course of struggle. It is not only necessary to have a method of consolidation, as is pointed out, but also that any plan must be accepted, even EMBRACED by the majority of those who CAN in fact make a revolution possible. In other words, what KIND of socialism is to be embraced by the US working class? This will evolve as history moves forward. I think our main task currently is to refute the ruling class lies and distortions of socialism (and Marxism) that prevail, whee in such absurdities as characterizing the Obama-Biden-Pelosi gang as "Marxist." We need to emphasize that above all, genuine socialism embraces COOPERATION for survival and prosperity, not competition. sports provide a good analogy. Championship teams are ones in which there is excellent TEAMWORK, rather than just relying on superstars. They compete against other teams, just as our socialist-oriented (including the communitarian perspective) TEAM competes against the Capitalist team. Jon

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