Knowledge, ideology, and real socialism in our times

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Is the Libertarian Party racist?

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     In “Why The Rage Against The War Machine Rally Is #AntiWarSoWhite,” published in the Black Agenda Report on February 8, 2023, Jacqueline Luqman maintained that she would not join with people who are racist, sexist, homophobic, and transphobic in the February 19 “Rage Against the War Machine” rally, which called for ending the war in Ukraine. 

     I also had reservations about the rally.  Not because ideological centrists considered deplorable by the radical Left are participating, but because the organizers expressed opposition to what they call the Russian “invasion” of Ukraine.  I do not view the Russian military operation as an invasion.  I am in agreement with those anti-imperialists throughout the world who view the Russian operation as a legitimate defense against U.S./NATO imperialist expansionism.  Russia has a right to defend itself against Western imperialism, as do all nations of the world. 

     However, although I personally am not in agreement with the way the issue …

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