[Mr. Bungle]

"Fortunately, this topic is not about marxism, it is about an article that argues the left should move toward a post-marxist ideology. Marxism is dying, has been for years, its deathbed is in academia. "

A clever ruse, at best. But those of us who are former leftists know this mantra to be among the larger, tactical lies proffered by the modern left - best described: a huge, steaming pile. Marxism has only been deemphasized in name because its fundamental ideas have been internalized by academia, and are simply de rigueur.

Nice try. But here, it won't wash.

[serune]

I don't internalize any ideas as fundamental, Mr. Bungle, dogma turns out the lights, cuts off debate and denies free discussion. But as the former leftist I guess you must have been there: those wonderful glory days when the conspiracy was put in motion, and us newbies, why we're just pawns in the global game of de-emphasizing marxism in name only. ; ) Or maybe the debate is real? Why not read Walzer's article before talking of steaming piles? Better yet, travel around your country and your planet via this glorious internet of ideas. You may find a lot goes on, even concerning the left, outside of academia. Step out of your box. FreeRepublic is great but few leftists engage here, eventually the same old names grow tiresome and the disingenuous dialogue settles in like a mind fog. I think we both lose when that happens, if we truly want to understand one another, and I hope it doesn't happen in my case because I enjoy a lively debate and take seriously the bonds of unknown friends. Anyway, thanks to all. Back tomorrow.