metamorphosis

Of Alessio Trovato
Source: Sputnik
I think the generation aged forty and over remembers it. Once upon a time there was a left that talked about Palestine, he criticized capitalism, he abhorred imperialism, he fought for the rights of workers and the weakest, he wanted a strong state, authoritative, capable of defending all social classes and providing services. Then at a certain point…
At a certain point you open the newspapers and read: “Populism is right, la peggiore destra. The one against which a gentleman like John McCain fought to the end.”
Meaning what, at a certain point that left one disappeared. In its place a 'left' has appeared’ which speaks of globalization as the Holy Grail, he is neoliberal like no one before, bombs Belgrade with NATO without UN resolution, sanctions Russia and Syria without going through Parliament, it fixates on civil rights and completely forgets social ones, Calls Soros a 'philanthropist', we hope for greater controls and censorship on social media, he talks about democracy and freedom of expression but if you vote as you like he calls you a populist, if you talk about national sovereignty he calls you a fascist and a racist if you worry about border defense.
And cry McCain. On the contrary, he explains to you that he fought alongside you, he was the one who defended you from the right because he was the one who, in case of need, could help you organize yet another color revolution against your political enemy. Therefore losing not only your own identity but also that of your true adversary. Read More