Political – Lanka Socialist Forum

24 Nov

The New Rulers Of The World

wisidagamage0 CommentsEnglish, Political

Originally From: https://johnpilger.com/the-new-rulers-of-the-world/ An analysis of a new global economy run by government backed multinational companies who are further widening the gulf between the rich and the poor. “A small group of powerful individuals are now richer than most of the population of Africa. Just 200 giant corporations dominate a quarter of the world’s economic activity… The famous brands of almost everything from running shoes to baby clothes are now made in very poor countries with cheap labour, at times bordering on a form of slave labour.” Globalisation had become a topical subject by the time The New Rulers of…

09 Nov

Fears and Hopes in a World of Turmoil

wisidagamage0 CommentsEnglish, Opinions, Political

Originally From: https://lsforum.lankanet.org/is-sri-lanka-experiencing-a-passive-revolution/ 4 November 2024 The liberal order supposedly built since World War II and claims of international promotion of human rights now stand fully exposed with the West’s unconditional support for Israel’s wars and heinous crimes in the Middle East Today, I mark my one hundred and fiftieth Red Notes column. As I started writing this column, I reflected on if and how I should continue on this twice-a-month weekend preoccupation. If it were cricket, at a century and a half, I would have to consider if the pitch is changing and the light is fading, and how…

15 Oct

Karl Marx’s “Capital: Critique of Political Economy”

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Karl Marx’s “Capital: Critique of Political Economy” (often referred to simply as “Capital”) is a foundational text in Marxist theory and economic critique. Here are five key lessons from the book: 1. Labour Theory of Value: Marx argues that the value of a commodity is determined by the amount of socially necessary labour time required to produce it. This theory critiques the classical economic view that value is derived from utility or market demand. 2. Surplus Value: A central concept in Marx’s work is surplus value, which is the difference between the value produced by labour and the wages paid…

14 Sep

Sri Lanka: AKD’s Double Standards?

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By Redley Silva In recent election rallies in the South, AKD (Anura Kumara Disanayaka) has taken a commendable stance, repeatedly telling his supporters that those working for his opponents or voting for them should not be harmed, as it’s their democratic right to vote for their political parties. This message of tolerance and respect for political freedom is crucial to a healthy democracy. However, his tone took a stark turn during a rally in Jaffna. Speaking to the largely Tamil audience, Anura implied that not supporting the ‘change’ the people (largely Sinhala) were expecting may have negative consequences. A few…