Nearly two centuries ago in the Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels defined the State, not as a neutral body standing above society with competing political parties, but as a political instrument of class domination, “a committee for managing the common affairs of the whole bourgeoisie.”
Nearly two centuries ago in the Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels defined the State, not as a neutral body standing above society with competing political parties, but as a political instrument of class domination, “a committee for managing the common affairs of the whole bourgeoisie.”
I understand completely how Maria must feel as a young person within Romania.
But I think Boyan is right and that Maria's concerns cannot be abstracted from actual on the ground global financial capitalism.
If it is convenient and profitable for the Zone to let Romania in, they will do it.
Will they do it under pressure?
Under pressure from whom?
Eastern Europe is braced for geopolitical changes that no one can foresee.
Unity is not on the table now, as it should be.
Splintering is occurring throughout the world, even as people struggle for unity.
Romania is considered the Third World of Europe, not even a developing country.
And this is sad and can only be fought by Romanians who are class conscious and able to unite with others.