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Celebrity Power

Gerald Mcisaac

In my previous article, I documented the existence of spiritual power. This is every bit as real as the ‘’physical force elements of repression’’, which the monopoly capitalists use, in order to crush the ‘’lower classes’’. As this power is not visible, it is commonly overlooked, if not denied. It is high time we changed that! One good turn deserves another!

The bourgeois have been using spiritual power, against the working people, for many years. With great success, I might add. They are masters of the art of lies and deception. It is their belief, that if the lie is big enough, and repeated often enough, then ‘’everyone’’ will believe it. This includes those who should know better! 

As the astute reader may have already guessed, that previous statement was a none too subtle jab at all middle class intellectuals, including those who consider themselves to be Independent Socialists. 

It is reasonable to assume that all such middle class intellectuals, have considerable academic training, including University degrees. As that is the case, they have no doubt been exposed to the Scientific Socialist theories of Marx and Lenin, as it is only in University that those theories are even mentioned.

I use the word ‘’mentioned’’, and not ‘’taught’’, as in University, it is only the bourgeois distortion of those scientific theories, that is taught. Not the true Scientific Socialist theories, of those two great Social Scientists! 

The bourgeois would have us believe that society develops haphazardly, devoid of rhyme or reason! They think that we are blessed with capitalism, purely by chance, an ‘’Act of God’’, and should be grateful, counting our blessings. The ‘’Good Lord’’ has seen fit to send multi billionaires, the Oligarchy, to rule over us! They have the ‘’Divine Right To Rule’’! Nonsense!

On the contrary, society develops according to certain laws. It was Marx who first determined these laws, so perhaps it is best to let him explain them, in his own words, as he stated in 1852:

‘’And now as to myself, no credit is due to me for discovering the existence of classes in modern society, nor yet the struggle between them. Long before me, bourgeois historians had described the historical development of this class struggle, and bourgeois economists the economic anatomy of the classes. What I did that was new was to prove: 1) that the existence of classes is only bound up with particular historical phases in the development of production; 2) that the class struggle necessarily leads to the Dictatorship of the Proletariat; 3) that this Dictatorship itself only constitutes the transition to the abolition of all classes and to a classless society.’’

With regards to his first point, which is that ‘’the existence of classes is only bound up with particular historical phases in the development of production’’, bear in mind that it was the industrial revolution, as the ‘’development of production’’,  which gave birth to two new classes, the capitalist class, bourgeoisie, and the working class, proletariat. Those are now the two main classes in society!

As to the second point Marx made, which is that ‘’the class struggle necessarily leads to the Dictatorship of the Proletariat’’, the key word here is ‘’necessarily’’. As capitalism develops, the bourgeois becomes ever more powerful, and gradually succeeds in wiping out all other classes, aside from the proletariat. The bourgeois cannot exist without the proletariat! Yet their class interests are diametrically opposed. That which is in the best interests of the bourgeois, is in the worst interests of the proletariat. This is referred to as ‘’class struggle’’. This class struggle will ‘’necessarily lead’’ to Revolution, and the subsequent ‘’Dictatorship of the Proletariat’’. This ‘’Dictatorship’’ is necessary to crush the bourgeois, as after the revolution, they will make every effort to return to power, to ‘’restore their paradise lost’’. This new ‘’Dictatorship’’ will be exercised by the whole of the working class, the proletariat. Which is the reason it is called the Dictatorship of the Proletariat. 

Concerning his third point, ‘’that this Dictatorship (of the Proletariat) itself only constitutes the transition to the abolition of all classes and to a classless society’’. After the revolution, after the proletariat smashes the existing state apparatus, which has been set up, by the capitalists, in order to crush the ‘’lower classes’’, after a new state apparatus is established, in the form of the Dictatorship of the Proletariat, in order to crush the bourgeois, then classes will gradually cease to exist, as all people learn to live and work together, for the common good, providing for the sick and needy. A true classless society. 

This brings me to the subject of the Independent Socialists, many of whom are members of the Democratic Socialists of America, DSA. There are possibly ninety thousand members. Their website in on the internet, including their Political Platform, which contains a lengthy list of demands. 

May I suggest that the multi billionaires, the Oligarchy, is not about to agree to any small part of those demands. Probably none whatsoever. After all, they are focused on establishing a Dictatorship, possibly a fascist state.

May I further suggest that the Oligarchy has to be stopped. This is going to require something more than the publication of a ‘’wish list’’. It is going to require putting into practice the Scientific Socialist theories of Marx and Lenin.

I can only hope that no Independent Socialist, whether a member of DSA or not, takes offence to these remarks, although I am sure that many will do just that. Yet now is not the time for diplomacy. Certain things just have to be said, regardless of the consequences.

Ideally, many middle class, intellectual, Independent Socialists, whether members of DSA or not, will consider becoming Scientific Socialists. Face the fact that Marx and Lenin were correct. At the bare minimum, read State and Revolution, by Lenin. The Insurrection, which will kick off the Revolution, could start at any time. The Oligarchy is forcing the Revolution.

It is also very likely that a great many celebrities are Independent Socialists, or at least, have a favourable attitude towards socialism. Strangely enough, those individuals have a certain spiritual power. Especially those who are referred to as ‘’Hollywood Movie Stars’’. By all means, use that power! Now is not the time to be shy! No false modesty! Your fans pay strict attention to whatever you say! That includes any political statements!

It is encouraging that there are a great many videos, on the internet, containing celebrities who are voicing their opposition, even their hatred, towards Trump and Musk. That is a step in the right direction.

Yet something more is required. Working people have to be exposed to class content. They have to be made aware of themselves, as a class, with their own class interests. Also made aware of the fact that the monopoly capitalists, the multi billionaires, the bourgeoisie, the Oligarchy, are our class enemies. What is more, this should be done in an entertaining manner. Education through entertainment!

These professional entertainers are the experts, in that department. The little exposure they have received, contains too little class content, and too much vulgarity. That merely detracts from the message.

The working people have to become aware that a Revolution is required, to overthrow the multi billionaires, the Oligarchy. There is no other way of preventing them from establishing a Dictatorship, possibly even a state of fascism. They must be overthrown, the existing state apparatus smashed, and then they must be crushed, under the Dictatorship of the Proletariat.

To express this, in an entertaining manner, is a tall order, but I have great faith in the Hollywood Celebrities. No doubt, they  will rise to the occasion. I have complete confidence in them.

Gerald McIsaac  

Spiritual Power 

Gerald Mcisaac

It is a fundamental tenet of Marxism, that the state apparatus came into existence, at the same time that classes came into existence. Of course, those first classes were composed of slaves, and slave owners. As the slaves had a rather ‘’annoying’’ habit of rebelling, the slave owners created an organization, a ‘’state apparatus’’, whose sole purpose was to ‘’discourage’’ such behaviour. 

This generally involved men, frequently mounted on horseback, armed with weapons such as spears, swords, whips and clubs. In addition, as a means of discouraging any further ‘’acts of insurrection’’, a method of execution was devised, which was as prolonged and painful, as possible. This was meant, not so much as punishment for rebelling, but to serve as a warning, to all other slaves. They were made aware that there was a heavy price to be paid, for rebellion.

The Romans perfected this method with the art of crucifixion, in which an individual could be nailed to a tree, and suffer a prolonged, painful death, for as long as a week.

Since that time, various classes have come into existence. The state apparatus has evolved, as the classes have evolved. It is now more subtle, less barbaric, but is still used by the ruling class, as a means of crushing the ‘’lower classes’’. 

It was Engels who conducted a detailed analysis of society, and published his conclusions, in his landmark work, The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State. Concerning the state, Engels wrote: ‘’The state is therefore by no means a power imposed on society from the outside; just as little is it ‘the reality of the moral idea,’ ‘the image and reality of reason’, as Hegel asserts. Rather, it is a product of society at a certain stage of development; it is the admission that this society has become entangled in an insoluble contradiction with itself, that it is cleft into irreconcilable antagonisms, which it is powerless to dispel. But in order that these antagonisms, classes with conflicting economic interests, might not consume themselves and society in sterile struggle, a power apparently standing above society became necessary, for the purpose of moderating the conflict and keeping it within the bounds of ‘order’; and this power, arising out of society, but placing itself above it, and increasingly alienating itself from it, is the state.’’

It was Lenin, who also made clear his attitude to the state, in his great work, State and Revolution. As he stated: ‘’The state is the product and the manifestation of the irreconcilability of class antagonisms. The state arises when, where and to the extent that class antagonisms cannot be objectively reconciled. And, conversely, the existence of the state proves that the class antagonisms are irreconcilable. (italics by Lenin)

In State and Revolution, Lenin stresses the necessity of smashing the existing state apparatus, which has been set up by the capitalists, for the sole purpose of crushing the working class. It must be replaced with a different state apparatus, for the purpose of crushing the monopoly capitalists, the multi billionaires, the bourgeoisie, as they make every effort, after the revolution, to ‘’restore their paradise lost’’, to return to power. This new state apparatus, is referred to as the Dictatorship of the Proletariat.

That is quite well known, at least among Leftist people, especially Marxists, Communists. That which is not so well known, is that Lenin was referring to something more than the ‘’physical force elements of repression’’. These physical forces include the police, military, jails, prisons and courts. As they are visible, it is relatively easy to target them! And rest assured, at the time of the Insurrection, they will be targeted and destroyed.

This brings me to the spiritual forces, which are also part of the bourgeois state apparatus, also used to crush the working class. As they are not visible, they are, all too often, at the time of the Revolution, overlooked. A huge mistake!

In the case of the formerly socialist Soviet Union, as well as the formerly socialist country of China, the capitalists were able to return to power, at least partly due to the fact that the spiritual power of the bourgeois, was not smashed. 

As for those who are skeptical, concerning the existence of ‘’spiritual power’’, may I refer you to that which Marx said, concerning the first working class attempt at self government, the Paris Commune:

‘’Having once got rid of the standing army and the police, the physical force elements of the old government, the Commune was anxious to break the spiritual force of repression, the ‘parson power’’’. (my italics)

Allow me to add that there are various sources of spiritual power. That of the clergy, Marx referred to as ‘’parson power’’. That of the scientists, academics and intellectuals, I refer to as ‘’professor power’’. That professor power, the spiritual power of the bourgeois, was not smashed, in the Soviet Union, or in China. 

Yet spiritual power is every bit as real, as the physical elements. Also invisible, which makes it more dangerous, in my opinion. The American bourgeois is supremely well aware of this, and has mastered the art of spiritual power, through their use of propaganda. It is a master piece of distortions, half truths, lies and deception. American propaganda sets the standard for bourgeois ideology! 

For the benefit of those who are skeptical, allow me to provide one simple example. Most Americans are aware that slavery was abolished, by President Abraham Lincoln, with his historic Emancipation Proclamation, of January 1, 1863. The Great Emancipator! The pride of the Republican Party! His statue is displayed in Washington. Countless people visit that statue, every year, to honour his memory. 

Reality check! Every fifth grader is well aware that the president does not have the authority to amend the Constitution. They are also well aware that, in 1857, the Supreme Court ruled, in the Dred Scott case, that slavery was guaranteed, in the Constitution. To abolish slavery required an Amendment to the Constitution, which is completely beyond the authority of the president.

Yet to this day, people continue to believe that Lincoln abolished slavery! Even those who know better, or should know better, continue to believe this lie! The spiritual power of bourgeois propaganda!

The sad fact is that very few Americans have even bothered to read that Proclamation. Even middle class, intellectual Americans, tend to believe those lies! Including those who consider themselves to be ‘’Independent Socialists’’!

Allow me to stress the fact that the Emancipation Proclamation is not called the Abolition Proclamation, for a reason. The word abolish is not mentioned, in that Proclamation! 

The only slaves Lincoln ‘’emancipated’’, were those over whom he had no control! Those were the slaves who were under the control of the Confederates! Those slaves were not released from bondage!

The slaves over whom he had control, those who were owned by slave owners, within the ‘’slave states’’ which remained loyal to the Union, Lincoln did not emancipate!

Slavery was abolished in December, of 1865, almost three years after that famous Proclamation. By an Act of Congress, as required by Constitutional law.

There is a reason that I have gone into this, in such detail. Certainly not to offend any American middle class intellectuals! Especially not Independent Socialists! I consider such people to be my Brothers and Sisters, my Comrades In Arms! And very soon, they will be! Whether they know it or not, and they probably do not!

Some things just have to be said! Regardless of the consequences! Certain facts have to be faced! No matter how unpleasant those fact may be! One of those unpleasant facts, is that countless people, including middle class intellectuals, are under the influence of the spiritual power of the bourgeois! And most of them, are not even aware of this!

I can only hope that this will serve as a ‘’wake up call’’. In that case, feel free to break those ‘’invisible chains’’, the spiritual power of the bourgeois. Further face the fact that Marx and Lenin were correct. Social Scientists! Embrace those revolutionary theories! Take part in overthrowing the monopoly capitalists! The Oligarchy! Put Trump and Musk in their place! Under the Dictatorship of the Proletariat!

The alternative is a Dictatorship of the Oligarchy, led by Elon Musk. 

Gerald McIsaac

Growing Opposition to Trump and Musk

Gerald Mcisaac

On January 20, 2025, at the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Elon Musk gave the straight arm Nazi salute. It is entirely possible that it was merely a display of exuberance, and not meant to embrace fascism. Yet the actions of Elon Musk suggest that he is a great fan of fascism. 

There are numerous videos on the internet, which express deep concern that the American democratic republic is under attack. With good reason, I might add! Because it is under attack! There is even a strong possibility of a fascist dictatorship. That requires an equally strong response, from all of those who are determined to defend democracy, regardless of their political convictions. This includes those who are considered to be very ‘’conservative’’, or ‘’Far Right’’, as well as those who are considered to be very ‘’progressive’’, or ‘’liberal’’, or ‘’Far Left’’, or even ‘’Independent Socialists’’. This is referred to as an ‘’anti fascist, popular alliance’’, in defence of the democratic republic.

In a time of crisis, those who do not normally associate with each other, tend to come together, against a common enemy. They put aside their differences, even their mutual animosity, at least temporarily, in pursuit of a common goal. This is a time of crisis.

Perhaps an example will be helpful. 

Immediately after the Great Russian Proletarian October Revolution of 1917, the country was still at war with Germany and the Central Powers. The Russian army was also collapsing, literally falling apart, as countless soldiers deserted. 

As a result of this, the German troops were able to advance, practically unopposed. In this time of crisis, as ‘’desperate times call for desperate measures’’, Lenin ‘’rose to the occasion’’, and did that which was normally unthinkable. He requested assistance from the French. 

As the French were also at war with Germany, they responded by sending some demolition experts, led by a French officer, a monarchist, a rabid anti Bolshevik. He met with Lenin, and they were civil with each other, even though there was mutual hatred. After all, they had a common enemy.

I can only suggest that all of those who are defenders of democracy, come together, put aside your differences, at least temporarily, and unite against the trend towards a dictatorship, if not outright fascism. 

That being said, it is best not to expect too much from these ‘’democratic allies’’. They are completely restricted by their bourgeois ideology, simply unable to think in revolutionary terms, that of combining legal and illegal activity. Perhaps the finest example of this, is the video titled: ‘’Trump’s Sparks Dictatorship Fears With Chilling Declaration’’. 

The narrator thoughtfully presents the story, ‘’from two very different angles’’. One ‘’angle’’ is represented by a journalist from CNN, a mainstream news outlet that is considered to be quite ‘’moderate’’, and the ‘’second angle’’ from a news outlet that is considered to be quite ‘’Right Wing’’, Fox News.

The narrator first states that the ‘’breaking news’’ is that of ‘’Trump signalling his plans to take his authoritarian ambitions to a new and dangerous level’’.

The journalist from CNN decries the fact that the ‘’mugshot’’ of Trump, taken at the time he was arrested and charged, ‘’for his efforts to overturn the election’’, is now proudly displayed, in the Oval Office, of the White House. She clearly thinks this is terrible!

By contrast, the journalist from Fox News considers this to be a ‘’great message’’! A ‘’badass mug shot’’! (Trump) ’’channelled the anger of the American people, that the government was weaponized in this way, against a political candidate. We have never seen anything like this, in the United States…something that was supposed to humiliate him, he turned into a triumph’’. This was followed by a comparison to Christianity! As if Trump is a living, breathing, walking, talking, martyr! The Messiah! Sent to rule America!

This is confirmed by a post, allegedly made by Trump, in which he states that ‘’He who saves his country does not violate any laws’’. This is similar to the statement, by Richard Nixon, to the effect that, ‘’When the President of the United States breaks the law, it is not a crime’’.

The narrator then points out that ‘’this is a line straight out of the dictator playbook’’, a ‘’Napoleonic level delusion’’. It means that ‘’laws do not apply to him if he decides he is ‘saving’  America. That’s how authoritarians justify everything’’. 

This is followed by a lovely young lady, a ‘’career public defender for fifteen years in Manhattan’’, who expressed her deep concern, over this ‘’terrifying’’ post by Trump. She considers this to be truly ‘’dangerous’’, a true ‘‘Constitutional crisis in the making…This is how authoritarian regimes operate….In a democracy, it is supposed to be that no one is above the law…and if someone gets to decide that their actions …are justified, no matter what, then there are no laws, there is no Constitution…no democracy….’’ She is so right!

The narrator referred to this statement, by Trump, as a ‘’glimpse into the mindset of a madman…the question is who can stand up to stop him…’’

In this video, the facts were presently, quite accurately. The more ‘’moderate’’, progressive individuals, are deeply concerned with preserving the democratic republic. The more ‘’conservative’’, reactionary, ‘’Right Wing’’ people, are clearly in favour of a dictatorship, by the Oligarchy, led by Trump and Musk.  

The proper question was even asked, that of how to stop Trump and Musk, from establishing a dictatorship. So far, so good. Their answer? To call your Member of Congress!

There is certainly no harm in this, and it is completely legal. At the same time, I cannot help but wonder why they are not also calling for a challenge to the 2024 ‘’Presidential Election’’, on the grounds that it was Unconstitutional. It clearly violated the Twelfth Amendment, which lays out the procedure to be followed, in all federal elections. A Supreme Court decision, on this matter, in our favour, would serve to clear out the whole ‘’pigsty’’, currently referred to as the White House. 

It is also a fact that the proper Marxist approach, is to combine legal with illegal activity. One such illegal activity, is to get involved with Councils, as happened in Russia, before the Revolution. Working people must be trained, armed and equipped, in preparation for the approaching Insurrection. 

There is a second Video, which serves to drive home the urgency of this preparation. That video is titled: ‘’George Conway on defiance of court orders: We are basically a criminal regime’’.

As the title suggests, George Conway made a few fine points. In his words, he alleges that ‘’Donald Trump is a criminal sociopath…they do not want to obey laws, they don’t want to obey rules, they do not think they apply to them,….Donald Trump has no moral conscience, no empathy, he cares only about Donald Trump… (he maintains) that ‘Article two allows me to do whatever I want’. …now we are at stage three, where we are ignoring laws…refusing to spend money  appropriated by Congress, which is against the law,….Musk has not been appointed lawfully under the Constitution …now at stage four, where democracy can die…the rule of law can die and Constitutionalism can die….charges would have to be brought by Trump’s DOJ …the legal mechanism…everyone friendly with Trump gets a pass….the Justice Department is the only way the courts can enforce the orders…the marshals service is part of the Justice Department….   which reports to Trump.…a lawless criminal…a criminal regime…we will soon be in open defiance’’.

Considering the fact that these accusations, even though disjointed, barely coherent, were being made by George Conway, is a very serious matter. This is to say that Conway has never been referred to as a ‘’Leftist’’ person, and would probably be insulted by the suggestion. Yet he is concerned by the attack, on the democratic republic, by Trump and Musk. 

He also pointed out the fact that the courts rely on the Marshals service, to carry out their rulings. The fact is that the Marshals service is under the Department of Justice, which answers to President Donald Trump. No wonder Trump is ‘’purging’’ the Justice Department! Replacing officials who are determined to uphold the Constitution, with those who are loyal only to Trump!

Yet opposition is growing. This is pointed out quite clearly, in another video, titled: ‘’A six resignation kind of day at DOJ, following Trump’s sketchy deal with NYC mayor Eric Adams’’. 

In this video, it is reported that, according to the New York Times, the headlines read, ‘’Order to Drop Adams Case Prompts Resignations in New York and Washington’’. It goes on to state, ‘’Manhattan’s US attorney on Thursday resigned, rather than obey an order from a top Justice Department official to drop the corruption case, against New York City’s mayor, Eric Adams. 

‘’Then, when Justice Department officials transferred the case to the  Public Integrity section in Washington, which oversees corruption prosecutions, the two men who led that unit, also resigned.’’

This was followed by a report, from a separate journalist, to the effect that: ‘’At least three more DOJ, Public Integrity Unit, senior officials resigned, after meeting the same top Justice Department official, on the Eric Adams case. Five in Public Integrity overall. That is six officials who have resigned…’’!

This is referred to as ‘’passive resistance’’, and is most commendable. These highly trained professionals took a stand, on principle! They sacrificed their careers, rather than compromise their principles. Bravo! If only I could meet them in person, and shake their hands!

That being said, I have no doubt that there are a great many other officials, who feel the same way. They have taken an oath to ‘’preserve, protect and defend the Constitution’’, and that is precisely what they are doing. If that involves disobeying an illegal order, from a superior, then so be it!

Truly, the revolutionary movement is now very broad and deep. Trump and Musk may not realize it yet, but their days are numbered.

Gerald McIsaac

Separate American Independent Socialist Council Republics

Gerald Mcisaac

As stated in my previous article, the next American Revolution will closely resemble the Russian Great October Soviet Socialist Revolution, of 1917. This is because Russia, at that time, was a rather highly industrialized capitalist country, one which had also embraced imperialism. Russia had also subjugated numerous other nations, as has America. The similarities are striking.

After that Revolution, the nations which had been subjugated, by the Russian Empire, achieved independence. Most of those newly independent republics, but by no means all, were able to establish Independent, Soviet, Socialist Republics, in that the word Soviet means Council. These Republics, in turn, came together to form the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the USSR.

This is to stress the fact that all of the countries which had been crushed by the Russian Empire, under the rule of the Romanovs, were able to achieve independence, after the Revolution. Yet not all of them were able to establish a state of socialism. Countries such as Poland and Finland became independent, but not socialist. They remained capitalist.

This has certain implications for America. 

First let me state that the citizens of the United States, refer to themselves as Americans. Even though the title is not completely accurate, I have chosen to use that nomenclature, out of respect for those people. And rest assured, I have the utmost respect for Americans! They are a fine people, with a history of revolution, of which they can be most proud. Very soon, they are about to build upon that tradition of revolution!

The United States is composed of fifty states, forty eight of which are located on one land mass, referred to as the ‘’Continental United States’’. The other two ‘’states’’ are those of Hawaii and Alaska, which are really nothing more than colonies, separate republics, crushed under the American Empire. 

Yet there are other republics, which are also crushed by the American Empire. Some of these, such as Puerto Rico, are referred to as ‘’Districts’’, while others are classified as ‘’Protectorates’’.  At the time of the American Revolution, we can expect all of them to win their independence, just as happened at the time of the Russian Revolution.

This brings us to the subject of the break up of the ‘’Continental States’’. As I have documented in a previous article, three separate republics have already taken shape. These are composed of seven states on the East Coast, three states on the West Coast, and seven states in the Midwest, the industrial heartland of the country. Yet other separate, independent republics are also taking shape.

Naturally, the mainstream press is doing their best to keep this ‘’under wraps’’. Yet the ‘’Leftist press’’, or ‘’underground press’’, is covering this, as best they are able, posting videos on the internet. This is to say that the journalists  are doing a fine job of documenting that which is happening, while at the same time, being completely unable to understand the implications. These bourgeois intellectuals either will not, or cannot, imagine anything beyond a capitalist society. As they are under the influence of the bourgeois ideology, this ideology prevents them from examining the development, from a scientific standpoint. These ‘’blinders’’ restrict them to the narrow framework of capitalism.

Perhaps one of the finest, most clear cut examples of this, is contained in a video, titled: ‘’California’s bold move for independence, could Calexit change the US forever?’’

In this video, the narrator documents the fact that California is an ‘’economic power house’’. He also documents the ‘’quiet but determined wave of discontent’’, one which ‘’started as a whisper’’, but has now evolved into a ‘’political movement’’, which is determined that ‘’California should secede from the United States’’. 

This is very true, as far as it goes. But it does not go very far. It neglects to mention the fact that California has recently formed an alliance with the two other West Coast states of Oregon and Washington. Almost certainly, at the same time that California secedes from the United States, Oregon and Washington will join them, and form a separate republic.

As the narrator sees it, this secession could happen only after overcoming various ‘’legal and Constitutional hurdles’’, which would involve ‘’protracted legal battles’’. He was even bold enough to mention the possibility of ‘’federal intervention’’, a most delicate reference to an invasion by American troops. Another Civil War! 

The idea that California could secede from the Union, as a result of a revolution, clearly never occurred to this bourgeois scholar! 

Strangely enough, this is not too surprising. Despite the experience of previous revolutions, including the American Revolutionary War, which gave birth to the United States of America, all bourgeois scholars refuse to recognize the fact that revolutions take place! Their capacity for self delusion is most impressive!

Lenin pointed out the fact that, even the best of the bourgeois scholars, manage to work themselves into a ‘’muddle’’. And this is what will ‘’bring about the downfall of the bourgeoisie’’!

This same bourgeois scholar also neglected to mention the creation of Councils, or Soviets, which is taking place throughout the country. Just as happened in Russia, before the Revolution, these Councils are underground, illegal, growing, becoming ever stronger. Also, just as happened in Russia, at the time of the Revolution, these American Councils will emerge, ‘’come to the surface’’, a militant proletarian organization, a power with which to be reckoned!

The narrator is to be given credit for the fact that he mentioned the state of Texas, which may also soon secede. The ‘’Lone Star State’’, as it refers to itself, was once a separate republic, and may soon be a republic, once again. A fourth separate independent republic, carved from the Continental United States!

No doubt, these independent republics will come into existence, at the time of the American Revolution. The only question is, will they embrace Scientific Socialism, with Council Power, in the form of the Dictatorship of the Proletariat, or will they remain capitalist?

That largely depends upon the efforts of Scientific Socialists. It is up to such people to raise the level of awareness of the working class. The members of that class, proletarians, must be made aware of themselves, as a class, with their own class interests. Those interests are diametrically opposed to the interests of the monopoly capitalist class, the multi billionaires, the bourgeoisie, currently referred to as the Oligarchy. 

This is to say that the working class, the proletariat, must be made aware of the revolutionary theories of Marx and Lenin. As the proletariat is in the vast majority, and well cultured, with access to various digital devices, this is not the ‘’tall order’’ that it once was.

Allow me to once again, urge all Independent Socialists to face the fact that Marx and Lenin were correct. The ‘’way forward’’ is through Scientific Socialism, Councils and the Dictatorship of the Proletariat. 

The alternative is a continuation of monopoly capitalism, under separate, independent republics. Not a vast improvement.

Gerald McIsaac

Council Power

Gerald Mcisaac

Russia, 1905. The time of the first Russian Revolution, of the Twentieth Century. Also the first time that Councils made their appearance. 

In the Russian language, these Councils are referred to as Soviets. For the purposes of this article, as I am writing with Americans in mind, I have chosen to refer to them as Councils.

Contrary to popular belief, these Councils, or Soviets, were not a creation of the Marxists. They were created spontaneously, by the common people, by whom I mean the workers and family farmers, those who are referred to as peasants. As the ‘’mass movement’’, the revolutionary motion, of the common people gained strength, that same movement gave birth to the Councils.

The Marxists of that time, referred to as Bolsheviks, later referred to as Communists, could not possibly have been involved in the creation of those Councils. The reason for this is quite simple. All such Marxists had been previously arrested, sent to prison, and were either executed, died or had been exiled. Lenin was no exception. He was first sent to Siberia, and only later, allowed to leave the country. Exiled.

In 1905, the Russian Empire was huge, one of the largest, most powerful Empires in the world. For three centuries, it had been ruled by the Romanov family. The Emperor, or Tsar, at that time, was Nicholas the Second, commonly referred to as ‘’Nicholas the Bloody’’. He believed in ‘’running a tight ship’’! He was not one to tolerate any discontent! As he was ‘’appointed by God’’, he had a rather high opinion of himself. Further, it was his belief that his ‘’subjects’’ needed a ‘’firm hand’’. Nicholas was just the man to apply that ‘’firm hand’’!

Yet in that same year, the common people rose up, in that which has gone down in history as the ‘’Russian Revolution of 1905’’. For three years the Revolution raged, and the Romanov monarchy was deeply shaken, but not toppled. At the end of the Revolution, Tsar Nicholas remained in power.

The Revolution of 1905-07, was followed by a time of reaction. All dissent was crushed, with the utmost brutality. The Councils were forced ‘’underground’’, all but wiped out. 

Several years later, around 1910, the mass movement picked up, once again. At first, it was weak, but gradually gained strength. As the revolutionary motion gained strength, so too, the Councils also gained strength.  

The Second Russian Revolution, of the Twentieth Century, broke out into open rebellion, in February of 1917, partly as a result of the First World War. As Lenin pointed out, this War served to ‘’accelerate the course of world history’’. 

It is no exaggeration to say that, in February of 1917, the whole world was shocked. Tsar Nicholas was forced to ‘’abdicate the throne’’. For three centuries, the Romanovs had ruled one of the biggest, most powerful Empires in the world. Now the Tsar was forced to ‘’step down’’, by the ‘’common people’’, no less! The power of revolution!

As if that was not ‘’bad enough’’, it soon became apparent that the Councils, which had been working underground, illegally, gaining strength, were now a force with which to be reckoned! In fact, they were strong enough to challenge the authority of the Provisional Government, of the Kerensky Regime! Almost evenly matched!

This is to stress the fact that Councils do not just ‘’magically appear’’, at the time of a Revolution, as if a ‘’fairy godmother waved her magic wand’’. Indeed not. They come into existence as the revolutionary motion gains strength, underground, illegally, before the beginning of open hostilities. 

Nor do they always appear, in every Revolution. Yet they are certainly ‘’alive and well’’ in North America. The experience of the city of Seattle, in which a segment of that city declared itself to be autonomous, the ‘’Capital Hill Autonomous Zone’’, is proof of that. The Zone was led by a Council.

Of course, that Zone was crushed, with considerable brutality. After all, it was a challenge to the state power, of the monopoly capitalists. By declaring the Zone to be ‘’Autonomous’’, the revolutionary members of that Zone, were challenging the authority of the ruling class of monopoly capitalists, the multi billionaires, the bourgeoisie. Not to be tolerated!

Bear in mind that, as Lenin said, writing in July of 1917, ‘’Let us not forget that the issue of power is the fundamental issue of every revolution’’. This is to say, ‘’Which class holds state power’’?

On that subject, it is significant that, at the time of the February Russian Revolution of 1917, Lenin was still in exile, living in Switzerland. He was able to return to Russia, in April of that year. To this day, bourgeois scholars cannot understand the reason that the Provisional Government of Kerensky, did not arrest him, as soon as he stepped off the train, in Saint Petersburg.

Because they did not dare! The Councils were that powerful! Immediately after the February Revolution, which overthrew Tsar Nicholas, the Provisional Government was forced to share power with the Councils!

Of course, this ‘’sharing’’ of state power could not last, and did not last. After all, the state apparatus is merely set up by one class, the ruling class, in order to crush any and all subordinate classes. One class must rule! The other class must submit!

In the case of Russia, in early 1917, the situation was further complicated, due to the existence of various classes. These included the nobility, with the Romanovs at the head. Closely allied with the nobility, was the class of landlords, those who took great delight in exploiting the family farmers, the peasants, a different class. Then there was the class of monopoly capitalists, the multi millionaires, the bourgeoisie, as well as the small time capitalists, the middle class, the petty bourgeois. And lest we forget, the one and only consistently revolutionary class, the working class, the proletariat.

As can be expected, these different classes were represented by different political parties, who fought for their best interests. These included the Constitutional Democrats, or ‘’Cadets’’, considered to be very ‘’Right Wing’’, as they were deeply concerned with the nobility and landlords. The Socialist Revolutionaries, SR’s, were considered to be more ‘’moderate’’, and represented a great many family farmers. They in turn were divided into ‘’Left’’ and ‘’Right’’, with the Left Socialist Revolutionaries closer to the Bolsheviks. Then there were the Mensheviks, those who claimed to be Marxists, but were revisionists. 

All of these Parties had a voice in the Russian government, whether in the Provisional Assembly, or in the Councils. If I am not mistaken, they even shared the same building, within the capitol of Saint Petersburg. This is to say that Lenin certainly has his hand full!

There is a reason I have gone into the political situation, in Russia, in the middle of 1917, in detail. Because it bears a striking resemblance to our current situation. Our forthcoming American Revolution will closely resemble the Great October Russian Proletarian Revolution. 

That Revolution is referred to as a ‘’Proletarian Revolution’’, even though the Russian proletariat was in a minority. That is because it was the proletariat that led the Revolution!

By contrast, in North America, the proletariat is in the vast majority. The monopoly capitalists have done -and are continuing to do!- a most impressive job, of wiping out all other classes. It is safe to say that only the remnants of other classes, are still in existence. These include the family farmers, and the small business owners. 

The class struggle is now sharp and clear. The multi billionaires, the bourgeoisie, against the working class, the proletariat. 

It is my most fervent hope, that those who consider themselves to be Independent Socialists, will take these facts into account. It was Lenin, a true Marxist, a Scientific Socialist, who led the Russian October Revolution to victory, against all the odds. But only because he followed the scientific theories of Marx!

Feel free to take note, Independent Socialists, my Brothers and Sisters, my Comrades in Arms. The only true socialism is Scientific Socialism, as outlined by Marx, as applied to monopoly capitalism by Lenin, and carried through to success in October of 1917, in Russia.

At the same time, face the most unpleasant fact that you have been lied to, deceived, misled, by professional liars. The Universities are filled with such individuals! The best of them are quite charming! Smooth! Sophisticated! Persuasive! With years of experience! Experts at faking sincerity!

There is no need to be too hard on yourselves. Over a period of many years, these bourgeois frauds have mastered the fine art of deception. As they are so highly respected, they are able to exert a certain influence over honest people. The spiritual power of the bourgeois intellectuals! Professor Power!

Now is the time to cast off that spiritual power! Break those invisible chains! Face the fact that Marx and Lenin were correct all along! That the only true socialism is Scientific Socialism!

Now is also the time to stop the Oligarchy, before the democratic republic is completely destroyed. To combine legal with illegal work. To legally challenge the imperialists, in a court of law. To get involved with Councils. To arm, train and equip working people, in preparation for the approaching Insurrection. Illegal work!

Time is not on our side. Project 2025 is currently being put into place. We are very close to a fascist dictatorship. The Oligarchy is wasting no time. 

Bear in mind that you have no future, under monopoly capitalism. The imperialists will see to that! By contrast, you have a bright future under Scientific Socialism. Your organizational skills, as well as your training and experience in running a business, will be in demand. As a highly skilled professional, you will be appreciated and rewarded, most handsomely. Any past service to the monopoly capitalists, will not be held against you. Those of us who are Scientific Socialists, Communists, will make sure of that.

That is certainly preferable to a fascist dictatorship.

Gerald McIsaac