The current crisis in capitalism is continuing to intensify. The Covid 19 virus, which was thought to be under control, has apparently managed to mutate to a more deadly strain, referred to as the Delta variation. In a very short time, it has spread across the country and the infection rates are sky rocketing. In addition, gun violence, referred to as ”mass casualty events”, in which more than one person is killed or wounded, are now almost routine. It is just a matter of time before the system breaks down completely. At some point, both the medical and the law enforcement agencies will collapse. At that time, the country will be facing anarchy. No law. Survival of the fittest. Gangs of people with guns will be roaming at will, raping and looting as they please.
As for those who think that I am overstating the situation, feel free to face the fact that such events have happened before. At the time of the collapse of a civilization, a period of anarchy always takes place. The American civilization is close to collapse.
The one and only alternative is socialism, by which I mean scientific socialism, as all forms of utopian socialism simply do not work. Of course I am referring to the Dictatorship Of the Proletariat, a fundamental tenet of Marxism. It is also the worst night mare of all dedicated capitalists. With good reason, I might add.
In opposition to those forces of reaction, that of the capitalists, we have the progressive forces, which have given rise to the movement of the ”Autonomous Zones”. The experience of the Seattle Autonomous Zone, which was crushed with considerable brutality, has taught people that such Zones can never be completely autonomous. The capitalists see these Zones as a dual power, as indeed they are, a threat to the rule of capital, that of the bourgeoisie. For that reason, they are determined to crush all such Zones. The working people have responded by establishing Zones, areas of influence within cities and towns, while not kidding themselves that such Zones are autonomous. At least, under capitalism, they can never be autonomous.
Now these Zones have to be united, organized into a vast network, a country wide network of working people. Within each Zone, the members have to be trained in the use of various weapons, including clubs, shields, helmets, paint balls, tasers, slings and firearms. Marxist literature must be made available, especially that of State and Revolution, by Lenin. That is the work which is most relevant. Another American revolution is fast approaching, and working people had best be prepared.
Recent experience has revealed that the only people who are capable of organizing, at least on a nation wide scale, are the American women. Within the space of a few weeks, from the time Trump was elected to the presidency, to the time he was sworn into office, the women organized a nation wide protest. It was possibly the largest, most successful protest movement in the country. Now is the time to build upon that success, to carry the revolution through to its logical conclusion, that of scientific socialism.
The events of January 6 of this year, in the capitol of the nation, referred to as the ”one six insurrection”, have revealed that the headquarters of the capitalists, the vipers nest of American imperialism, is no where near as well guarded as we would expect. It is clear that a well organized insurrection could succeed in overthrowing the government, possibly with very little blood shed.
At that point, after the insurrection, many people taking part in the revolution will no doubt insist on taking over the existing state apparatus, and setting themselves up as the new rulers. That is the reason State and Revolution is so important, as it stresses the importance of smashing the existing state machine and replacing it with a new, proletarian state apparatus, in order to crush the ”desperate and determined” resistance of the capitalists, the bourgeoisie, as they make every effort to restore their ”paradise lost”. This new state apparatus is referred to as the Dictatorship Of the Proletariat!
As for those who scoff at the idea of studying that most essential work of Lenin, bear in mind the advice of Engels, who stated that ”without a revolutionary theory, there can be no revolutionary movement”! Further bear in mind that the working class is not class conscious, not aware of itself as a class, with its own class interests, and that this consciousness has to be brought to the working class, from an outside source. That outside source is bourgeois intellectuals. The fact that working class people are rising up, demanding change, does not imply class consciousness. It merely represents ”consciousness in an embryonic form”, as Lenin explained quite clearly in his work, What Is To Be Done? That is another Marxist work that deserves careful study.
With that in mind, I can also suggest that all working people join the two mainstream political parties, Democrat and Republican, as card carrying members. It is such members who determine the candidates for all political offices, and in fact they set policy. No doubt the capitalists will see this as a threat to their base of power, and change their method of rule. In this manner, the working people will learn, from their own experience, that the Marxists are right. The capitalists are in charge, they rule, and fully intend to continue to rule. A revolution is required to dislodge them.
The fact is that people need leaders, and the only proper working class leaders are the true Marxists, those who call for the Dictatorship Of the Proletariat. Lenin refers to this as the ”touchstone” of a Marxist. For that reason, it is essential to create an American Communist Party, Dictatorship Of the Proletariat, ACP, DOP. Of course, it has to be exclusive, limited to the true Marxists.
In conclusion, may I suggest that the American ladies have their work cut out for them. They have got to learn the ways of the warrior, and that includes the use of firearms. They also have to organize a nation wide network of working people, bringing together the various Zones. All members must be trained in the use of weapons. Preparations must be made for an insurrection, in which the proletariat seizes political power.
As well, all members should be encouraged to read the most essential works of Marx and Lenin. Young and old should also be encouraged to join the two parties, to take part in ”changing the system from within”. (As if that is about to happen!) Then there is the not so little matter of forming an American Communist Party, Dictatorship Of the Proletariat.
Without doubt, that is a tall order. Yet it is necessary to prepare for the Dictatorship Of the Proletariat. If properly prepared, the revolution, and especially the insurrection, can be quick and painless, almost bloodless. The alternative is anarchy.
Gerald McIsaac Science Project 