@chiquitita2004 He never mentioned them fighting capitalism; he talks about people suffering from state brutality, as he always has. Who cares what flavour of ideology drives a murderous repressive regime?
Neither Washington nor Moscow, as we used to say so very long ago.
@chiquitita2004 While maoism has never been strong on workers' democracy, Deng Xiaoping is probably the chairman most responsible for getting rid of the sham that was maoism (which was basically confucianism with a small coat of red paint) and going to outright capitalism.
The protesters of Tian an Men were signing the Internationale. Just as the sailors of Kronstadt. Real communists, wanting real power to the workers, have been victimized by self-proclaimed "socialist" regime.
@chiquitita2004 While maoism has never been strong on workers' democracy, Deng Xiaoping is probably the chairman most responsible for getting rid of the sham that was maoism (which was basically confucianism with a small coat of red paint) and going to outright capitalism.
The protesters of Tian an Men were signing the Internationale. Just as the sailors of Kronstadt. Real communists, wanting real power to the workers, have been victimized by self-proclaimed "socialist" regime.
@chiquitita2004 My dad was at Tiananmen square, most of the protesters there were loosely democratic socialists. In fact they sang the internationale there. It's all about fighting against the the few who seek to control the many, no matter what guise the oligarchs and tyrants are in.
A favorite part of a great party! Sang myself hoarse for four hours, and would happily have kept on for more. Long live Pete, long live Billy, long live our ideals! Our struggle carries on.
If there is a Creator of the Universe, He is and/or She is and/or They are very proud of Billy Bragg indeed. What a heart, mind, sense of humor, and talent he has!
my prime minister ...president.....whatever....the only one who qualifies.
MrEddieLarge 3 months ago
Forever !
ganlesat 4 months ago
Hehe, now the people on that whatever square in Peking fought against capitalism, eh? lol
But I love the lyrics, I do :-)
chiquitita2004 5 months ago
@chiquitita2004 He never mentioned them fighting capitalism; he talks about people suffering from state brutality, as he always has. Who cares what flavour of ideology drives a murderous repressive regime?
Neither Washington nor Moscow, as we used to say so very long ago.
GedKelly1999 5 months ago 5
@chiquitita2004 While maoism has never been strong on workers' democracy, Deng Xiaoping is probably the chairman most responsible for getting rid of the sham that was maoism (which was basically confucianism with a small coat of red paint) and going to outright capitalism.
The protesters of Tian an Men were signing the Internationale. Just as the sailors of Kronstadt. Real communists, wanting real power to the workers, have been victimized by self-proclaimed "socialist" regime.
agnosticnixie 5 months ago 9
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@chiquitita2004 While maoism has never been strong on workers' democracy, Deng Xiaoping is probably the chairman most responsible for getting rid of the sham that was maoism (which was basically confucianism with a small coat of red paint) and going to outright capitalism.
The protesters of Tian an Men were signing the Internationale. Just as the sailors of Kronstadt. Real communists, wanting real power to the workers, have been victimized by self-proclaimed "socialist" regime.
agnosticnixie 5 months ago
@chiquitita2004 My dad was at Tiananmen square, most of the protesters there were loosely democratic socialists. In fact they sang the internationale there. It's all about fighting against the the few who seek to control the many, no matter what guise the oligarchs and tyrants are in.
crazedmongoose03 2 months ago
Days after the riots in London these words resonate with a new purpose
Glenade 6 months ago 4
Thanks for sharing! The words are even more true today!
ScotsjohnSE 6 months ago 2
A favorite part of a great party! Sang myself hoarse for four hours, and would happily have kept on for more. Long live Pete, long live Billy, long live our ideals! Our struggle carries on.
llfrederick 8 months ago 3
If there is a Creator of the Universe, He is and/or She is and/or They are very proud of Billy Bragg indeed. What a heart, mind, sense of humor, and talent he has!
anneonymousone 10 months ago
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Billy Bragg You told Socialists to vote Lib Dem and I did..I think you should apologise.Power to the People!
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