Allow me to start this article, by first expressing my most heartfelt gratitude to the capitalists, the billionaires, for inventing the internet. It is truly a most revolutionary invention. Perhaps the best way to express my appreciation, on behalf of the working class, is by using the internet to expose the lies and hypocrisy, of those same billionaires.
The journalists who have websites, on the internet, are not constrained by the same rules, under which mainstream journalists labour. The unfortunates who work for the mainstream media, are forced to bias the news, in favour of the capitalists. After all, it is the billionaires who own those international media outlets. Either report the news the way the capitalists want it reported, or look for a job elsewhere!
For that reason, it is only the ‘’freelance’’ journalists who report on subjects which the capitalists would prefer to keep quiet. One of these topics is that of the ‘’disfunction’’ within the Republican Party, the Grand Old Party, the GOP.
One such report I found to be most interesting, for several reasons.
The journalist starts by stating that ‘’Republicans are getting crushed at the state level, after letting MAGA take over’’. Of course, MAGA stands for Make America Great Again, the ‘’war cry’’, or slogan, if you prefer, of Trump and his supporters. He goes on to give several examples. This includes the state of Arizona, in which the state GOP is ‘’begging the national GOP for money’’. Then, in the state of Michigan, he reports that ‘’a brawl broke out, an actual physical fight’’. As well, in the state of Georgia, ‘’extremism issues are leading to similar electoral failure’’. His conclusion, is that ‘’donors want nothing to do with those people’’. He then quite gleefully pointed out that the Democratic Party is raising over double the money, as the Republican Party.
It is reasonable to assume that this fellow considers himself to be ‘’Leftist’’, or at least ‘’Left leaning’’, possibly even socialist. He appears to ‘’rejoice’’ over the fact that ‘’donors want nothing to do with those people’’, meaning the MAGA people, so that it works in favour of the Democrats. This outlook is a faulty.
As is well known, there are two mainstream political parties, Democratic and Republican. The Democrats would have us believe that they represent the ‘’middle class’’, so that they are the Party of the ‘’Left’’. The Republicans would have us believe that they represent the ‘’business’’ people, so that they are the Party of the ‘’Right’’.
It is significant that the term ‘’middle class’’ is referred to rather vaguely, as it is also customary to deny the existence of classes, here in North America. As well, the term ‘’business’’ is equally vague. Both terms are used to spread confusion.
In fact, both Parties serve the same class, that of the monopoly capitalists, the billionaires, the bourgeoisie. Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. The one and only difference between them, is in the spelling of the words.
Politicians, for both Parties, are ‘’managed’’, by a small army of professional people, referred to as ‘’handlers’’. These include writers, who prepare their speeches. Others are responsible for their hair, clothes and makeup. Still others tend to the proper posture, tone of voice, facial expression and hand gestures of their ‘’assets’’. Politicians who have previously pursued successful careers, in the field of entertainment, tend to make the best ‘’assets’’. Trump is a highly successful entertainer!
As for the money received from ‘’donors’’, there are ‘’strings attached’’. Those who donate that money, expect something in return! These donors are invariably capitalists, and see these donations as an investment. The particular Party which delivers a return, upon that investment, is a matter of no concern, to the capitalist.
There can be no doubt that all elections are expensive. Candidates who are elected, owe a great deal to their donors! By far, the most expensive election, is that of the federal. The federal election of 2020 cost a record breaking $14.4 billion!
With that in mind, and in the interest of raising the level of awareness of the working class, especially those who still have faith in the democratic process, allow me to make a few suggestions.
Instead of condemning the ‘’MAGA’’ people, for joining the Republican Party, feel free to follow their lead! Encourage all working people, especially all those that are ‘’Leftist’’, to join the two mainstream political parties, both Democratic and Republican, preferably as card carrying members. It is the card carrying members of each Party, who decide the candidates for any and all political offices. If enough Leftist people join both Parties, we can make sure that Leftist candidates are on the ballot, for both Parties. In that manner, it will not matter how much money was donated, to either Party. A Leftist candidate is certain to win!
At the same time, feel free to associate with other members of those parties, including those working people who are considered to be MAGA. Let them know that we are not the demons that their leaders make us out to be!
Bear in mind that it is ‘’against the rules’’ to become members of both Parties, but not against the law. Feel free to be naughty!
Another suggestion is to encourage middle class attorneys, experts on Constitutional law, those who consider themselves to be ‘’Leftist’’, to challenge the 2020 federal election, in the Supreme Court. I have previously made suggestions, on the grounds that it did not follow the procedure laid out in the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution. Demand that the next federal election follow those procedures. At the same time, flood social media with updates, as the mainstream press is certain to give their own slant to the story.
If the Supreme Court rules in our favour, then any popular vote will be declared to be meaningless, and the states will not be allowed to meddle in any federal election. The electors, appointed by each state, will be allowed to vote for the candidates for President, as well as Vice President, of their choice. Such candidates may, or may not, be members of any political party.
As I have given a list of possible arguments, to be used by these attorneys, there is no need to repeat it here. Besides, those people will, no doubt, choose their own arguments.
Bear in mind that the vast majority of people are working class, proletarians. As Lenin pointed out, ‘’only the socialist consciousness of the working class can guarantee our victory’’. This is to stress the fact that not all MAGA people are the enemy! By no means! There are a great many supporters of Trump, MAGA people, common people, who are merely misled. They tend to be less advanced, and require patience. More popular literature must be prepared, with them in mind, and possibly sent through email, if appropriate.
In conclusion, it is up to all Leftist people to take advantage of the chaos and confusion, within both political parties. It is a reflection of the chaos taking place, within the ranks of the billionaires. Use this as a means to raise the level of awareness of the working class.
The ruling class of monopoly capitalists, the billionaires, the bourgeoisie, can no longer rule in the old way. They are now determined to change their method of rule. That new method of rule involves scrapping the Constitution, and setting up Trump, as a fascist dictator.
The key to stopping them, is to raise the level of awareness, of the working class, the proletariat, to that of socialism. Let us focus our every action, with the idea of raising their level of consciousness. If those of us who are true Scientific Socialists, Communists, do our job properly, then all working people will soon be discussing the Dictatorship of the Proletariat.
Gerald McIsaac Science Project 