Nepal

[ionnsaigh]

All hail the new democratic republic - Maoism at work.

[Bobbie En Tejas]

On the subject of Maoism, reminded me of an excellent Chinese movie called Xiu Xiu the Sent Down Girl, Tian Yu being the Chinese name, set during the Chinese Revolution in the 70s.

Ionns, to me, revolution means freedom and the breaking of chains, to make better. Do you think that Maoism will be freeing? Which form of communism do you believe in?

[ionnsaigh]

Hi Bobbie,
Revolution is a naturally occurring event - given certain conditions. I will watch with interest events unfold in Nepal. I studied Maoism under the wing of two of Scotland's leading Marxists - Mat Lygate and Paul Cockshot. How much I understood of his philosophical writing is another matter. However I think it can be fairly assumed that I'm a Maoist.
No I never saw shoe shoe - banned in China - something I don't agree with. In saying that I feel that the film-makers - took a bit of a liberty - lacking manners and that all important permit. A bit like driving a car without a licence.