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US Elections 2012: The More Things Stay the Same, the More They Change

Details: Published: Friday, 09 November 2012 04:10; Written by John Peterson

$6 billion and over a year of campaigning later, and it would appear that the status quo remains. Obama is still the president; the Democrats control the Senate; and the Republicans control the House of Representatives. On the surface, "nothing has changed." Taken at face value, this is correct. As we have explained many times before, both Obama and Romney are defenders and advocates of the capitalist system. Nothing fundamental was going to change no matter who won. However, looks can be deceiving.

United States: Another Storm Shows the Bankruptcy of Capitalism

Details: Published: Friday, 02 November 2012 23:17; Written by Tom Trottier in New York

Just a few years ago, the world watched in horror as Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. The richest and most powerful imperialist country in the world did nothing as people were drowning, starving, and literally dying of thirst. Now, we see the northeastern United States get hit by Hurricane Sandy. Millions are still without power. Mass transit is suspended. Whole neighbourhoods were burned out. Dozens have been killed, including 24 in New York City alone.

Venezuela: the masses defend revolutionary gains – time to move to socialism

Details: Published: Sunday, 21 October 2012 18:38; Written by Jorge Martin

Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez has won, yet again, the presidential elections on Sunday October 7, with a comfortable margin of 54.84% against the 44.55% of his opponent Henrique Capriles. This is another victory for the Bolivarian revolution which should be used in order to carry out the revolution to the end.

Indonesia: One million on strike

Details: Published: Sunday, 21 October 2012 18:52; Written by Ted Sprague (Militan Indonesia)

Amazing! There is no other word that can describe the situation on October 3. Workers all over Indonesia went on strike and took to the streets. This first national general strike in half a century truly raises expectations and hopes that it will be a turning point for the Indonesian labour movement.

USA Elections - Obama vs. Romney: Choice? - What Choice?

Details: Published: Saturday, 20 October 2012 07:50; Written by Socialist Appeal - USA

It is hard to believe that nearly four years have already passed since the election of Barack Obama. The streets were filled with honking cars, waving flags, and shouts of excitement. Tears of unbridled joy and relief streamed down the faces of many. After eight long years of Bush, change had come at last! Or had it? As the months—and the crisis—wore on, it became increasingly clear that in all essentials, Obama’s presidency was more like Bush 2.0 than a new dawn of peace and prosperity.

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