Besides, Stalinism was simply a variant orthodox denomination of the broad church of socialism, just as what Methodism is a variant of Christianity.

Revanchist Marxist socialists, embarrassed by their shameful history of deadly brutal oppression, are very keen to pretend that many of their once-revered leading figures are heretics who broke faith with Marxism when, in fact, they were dutifully carrying out Marxist revolutionary orders.

It’s not going to happen, obviously. There’s no escaping the past.

With regard to trade liberalisation I wrote: “… trade liberalisation among African economies appears to be vital if economic integration across the continent is to succeed. But there needs to be a determined effort to revive individual economies, establish fiscal and monetary discipline, as well as financial-sector stability.

I further went on to say, “It does not help the cause of Africa if some countries agree to become a dumping ground for reject goods from developed countries; further stifling local producers who cannot compete against the cheaper goods that flood markets. Trade liberalisation in the global context poses significant risks for African countries, given their high inflation, unemployment and often dysfunctional markets.”

So, I’m not sure what you two are on about.

Common guys, clearly the solution is a hybrid model. One that caters for the creation of ORGANIC wealth (capitalism) and the distribution thereof(socialism).

This is a proposed solution, lets hear your views and leave ANC out of it – lets apply our minds

AJ

Cuba only worked because Russia subsidised their whole economy to use their blacks as mercaneries in Africa.

And the poor and uneducated always vote communist – what have they got to gain from anything else? It takes a LONG time for them to realise they have been conned – and that the communist elite live like kings at their expense.

Another mindless comment from Siphiwo Siphiwo…or was it a poor attempt at sarcasm. Make your point properly!

Absolutely! And unless the ANC wake up to the fact that they cannot fool the poor forever they will soon be on their sorry asses. And if the ANC are not up to the task, then the voters will find a party that is.

Brent