Political Posturing

The finest of the American economists assure us that the country is facing ”default” on October 18, as it will run out of money on that day, unable to pay its bills, unless the government raises the national debt limit. They are predicting ”economic chaos”, a ”disaster”, as all Social Security payments are cancelled, the military personnel do not get paid, and the banks do not receive their interest payments, on the national debt.

In response to this, President Biden does not seem too concerned, as he is starting a ”cross country tour”, in order to ”drum up support” for his Economic Plan. This is rather strange, as he says he ”can’t guarantee no debt default”. But then he is blaming it on the Republicans, for not raising the national debt. He refers to this as ”playing Russian Roulette with the American economy”. Joe Biden certainly knows how to pass the buck!

Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican Minority Leader of the Senate, has a different point of view. He pointed out that it is the Democrats who control both Houses of Congress, so it is up to the Democrats to raise the National debt ceiling, should they so desire. He maintains that they can do this through the ”Reconciliation Process”, which may take a couple of weeks. Therefore, if the country goes into default, then it is all the fault of the Democrats! He too knows how to pass the buck! But then the Republicans are focused on the upcoming midterm election! They have their priorities well established!

The Speaker of the House, Democrat Nancy Pelosi, is focused on a vote, concerning the Economic Development Plan, which she has scheduled for October 31, long after the country could face bankruptcy. Perhaps she knows something we do not?

As for those who find this political posturing to be confusing, Lenin provides a little clarification. As he phrased it, ”Take any parliamentary country….the actual work of ‘state’ is done behind the scenes … Parliament itself is given up to talk for the special purpose of fooling the ‘common people’…the real ‘state’ business is being done in the government offices”. Now that explains everything!

The politicians are nothing more than highly paid actors. Professional writers prepare their speeches, and professional ”handlers”, or coaches, train them to perform. Emphasis is placed on the tone of voice, facial expression, posture and ”body language”. The ability to fake sincerity is stressed. Speeches are rehearsed and the proper response to awkward questions are recited. Nothing is left to chance.

Perhaps we can compare this to a second rate movie, or even a professional ”wrestling entertainment” event. As such events are geared to the mentality of adolescents, it may be more appropriate. Or perhaps a ”Soap Opera”. The writers of ”Soaps” make a supreme effort to end each show on a ”cliff hanger”, perhaps with an announcer making a speech. I can only imagine such a scene: ”Will Joe Biden get his Economic Development Plan? Will Nancy Pelosi get her vote on October 31? Will Mitch McConnell ”blink” and support the president? Will the Dastardly Duo of Senators Sinema and Manchin pull a ”Grinch Who Stole Christmas”, have a change of heart, and shower the American public with gifts of jobs and ”stimie checks”? Stay tuned for the next exciting episode of Political Posturing!”

All joking aside, and that last part was meant as a joke, it is clear that someone, working ”behind the scenes”, has prepared a script. We do not know precisely who that is, nor is it terribly important. The important thing is that we know the class that is being served. That class is of the monopoly capitalists, the billionaires, the bourgeoisie.

The script has been written, the ”puppet master” is ”pulling the strings” of the politicians, and they are ”dancing to his tune”. This is not to say that the ”common people” should play along! On the contrary, that is all the more reason to ”throw a monkey wrench into the works”! After all, the capitalists are doing their best to take advantage of us! One good turn deserves another!

With that in mind, I can only suggest that we take the capitalists at their word! They say that if we do not like the way things are, then we should ”change the system from within”! Outstanding! An excellent idea!

Accordingly, may I suggest that all those who took part in the ”Bernie World Diaspora”, or the ”Berniespora” (these expressions are not mine) should come together and form a United Leftist Front. It is not too late to get behind Senator Sanders and President Biden, as well as the ”Progressives” and the ”Squad” in Washington.

May I further suggest that all Leftist people, including all ”common people”, from students to seniors, join the two political parties, as card carrying members. Then elect a member, of your choice, to run for political office. Demand that the rich ”pay their fair share of taxes”, perhaps at a rate of 90%. The extra tax money can go towards university education, free medical and dental for all, an increase in pensions, a $15. per hour minimum wage, repairs toward the infrastructure of the country, and ”stimie checks”, among other things. No doubt ”common people” will flock to this!

In the process of attempting to flood Washington with Leftist people, the monopoly capitalists will be sure to ”show their true colours”. They will make it clear that they are in charge, they rule, it is in fact a ”dictatorship of the bourgeoisie”, and further, they are not about to stand for any challenge to their authority.

In the mean time, prepare for a government default. You never know. It could be written in the script.

In this way, people will learn that the Marxists are correct, that a violent revolution is required, and that the completely reactionary class of monopoly capitalists, have to be overthrown and crushed, under the Dictatorship Of the Proletariat.