Saturday, January 12, 2008

Contitutional changes debated in La Paz


Went to a top notch meeting with two MAS (Evos Party) leaders who said the upcoming constitutional proposals are anti-colonial. That they are opening up the democratic space. Heaps of debate from the floor - some ultra lefties arguing the Constitution was useless, what was needed was tearing down all the superstuctures. A post-modernist joined the fray arguing there was no need to think about-include the middle classes cos they dont exist. Its all just social sectors as one. The MAS leader said the middle classes will join the process when they see it working. Golly. Fasctinating.

Debate about moves in a revolutionary proccess that is sustaining significant fire from the racist right wing. How to move forward. There was mention of the failed Venezuela referendum.

A woman came up after and invited me to speak to a group of youth about Australia and the youth movements. I am meeting with gay and lesbian groups on Monday too. Phew! Things are finally rolling. I was wondering if I would be forever a tourist buying cheap political wares.

lv n beams from the revolution!











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