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In order for revolution to be possible, and revolution is possible, it must be led by the poor and working class people of this country.
Speech at BASTA Conference (1980)
We must also define our friends and enemies based on their stand on imperialism.
Speech at BASTA Conference (1980)
Before and after armed revolution there must be education, and analysis, and struggle. If not, and even if so, one will be faced with coups, counterrevolution and revision.
Speech at BASTA Conference (1980)
The other illusion is that revolution is neat. It's not neat or pretty or quick. It is a long dirty process.
Speech at BASTA Conference (1980)
An anti-imperialist understands the exploitation of the working class, understands that in order for capitalism to function, there must be a certain percentage that is unemployed.
Speech at BASTA Conference (1980)
We know and understand that our oppression is not simply a question of nationality but that poor and working-class people are oppressed throughout the world by the imperialist powers.
Speech at BASTA Conference (1980)
We are facing the most critical time in the history of the world. The superpowers cannot afford for us to join forces and work to rid this earth of them, and we cannot afford not to.
Speech at BASTA Conference (1980)
Each time a national liberation victory is won I applaud and support it. It means we are one step closer to ending the madness that we live under. It means we weaken the chains that are binding the world.
Speech at BASTA Conference (1980)
We as women face a particular oppression, not in a vacuum but as a part of this corrupt system. The issues of women are the issues of the working class as well. By not having this understanding, the women's movement has allowed itself to be co-opted and misdirected.
Speech at BASTA Conference (1980)