SocialistAction 1983–88

The paper of the Socialist League, formerly the International Marxist Group, 1983–88

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Socialist Action No. 142, 30 May 1986 · p. 10 of the scan · 389 words

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The transition capitalism is deliberately slow in In country where until five ago illiteracy was over 50 per cent technical expertise is at a premium and the revolution is still dependent on those who have it. Reagan's policy Is to create conditions where the internal capitalist opposition in SNOODCH with the armed counterrevolution.

The embargo is part of a strategy for laying the basis for an eventual US invasion in Nicaragua.

It is because of wha the Nicaraguan revolution represents US 1mperialism obliged to wage war against it. The threat which the revolution presents capitalism the threat of a example.

The people of Nicaragua have a governcapitalismon they have capitalism have changed which class rules in Nicaragua. That is why imperialism has to overthrow Sandinista revolution paradoxically why it is so difficult for it to do so.

The ditterences in the US ruling class which were ret lected in recent votes ir Congress on military aid to the contras, are only about how to get rid of the Sandinistas not whether to.

understands only a US invasion could WHILE THE United States has steadfastly refused to implement sanctions against the barbaric apartheid regime in South Africa it has imposed a total trade overthrow the revolution today mobilise a significant secNaraya pop doors sue failed.

Contras lave failed. Reagan's opponents prepared to pay the price necessary for an invasion at LI10 moment.

the job of the working class around the to ensure that the price remains too great fol the US ruling class to be prepared rush invasion The NCU took an important step at last year's conference in affiliating to the Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign. Now let's make that solidarity real by responding to the appeal the Nicaraguan telecommunication workers for help to fund their union education centre A number of branches have already voted to give money to this appeal, but far the National Executive Committee has not responded Pressure must be put on the NEC to open a bank account for the : appeal, and to send out a Letter to Branches encourag ing them to donate.

• Conterence fringe meeting: survive. Thursday 5 June 12.30 pm Winter Garden. Organised by the Nicaragua Solidarity CamSupported by the

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embargo against Nicaragua. This embargo is part of a strategy of increasing US terrorism against that

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