Show your teeth to capitalism
During these days, all parties have analysed the results of the Basque regional elections. An economic analysis must also be carried out.
The first conclusion is that the forces of Euskal Herria that define themselves as left-wing have obtained 750,000 votes, compared to the 600,000 that can be right-wing. Many people on the left may actively abstain because they want to punish their usual political references or because they do not agree with anyone who has come forward.
Second conclusion: All of this constitutes an exceptional potential for the fight against capitalism which should be properly managed taking into account the ideological differences that exist between the left and the left. A necessary potential, together with social, trade union and grass-roots actors, to launch an offensive against capitalism and to generate economic and social policies at the service of society. We need an offensive that rescues the citizens, that reconsiders the state of well-being that is dismantled, that eliminates unemployment, precariousness and poverty. We must fight for equality and better wages, for decent pensions, and the rights of immigrants must be respected in order to build coexistence between citizens. Tax havens must be abolished and fraudsters punished and taxation laid down so that they pay more to those who have the most – multinationals, large banks, rich….
Third conclusion: If we want to build a fairer, more balanced and more supportive society, those who define themselves as left-wing and anti-capitalist – as they say in the electoral programmes – should prioritise that when making political decisions, respecting the differences that exist in other areas. It is clear that among the forces on the left there are different ideas, starting with the anti-capitalist conception. But the principle of our political change would be to agree on the fundamentals and to show our teeth to capitalism. It would bring some hope to unemployed, precarious young people, immigrants and people in situations of social exclusion.
