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LOVE, UNITY, ARISE

By Peter Molenaar

Some definitions:

1.) A “proto-fascist” is one who sets the stage with scape-goating and the promotion of chauvinism.

2.) Fascism is the open faced terroristic dictatorship of the most reactionary, chauvinistic, imperialistic sector of the capitalist ruling class.

3.) A ”˜Popular Front”' is the strategic movement which unites elements from all social classes in defense of democracy.

With the above in mind, I was pleased to find the commentary from the Ingebretsen family in last month”'s issue of The Alley. In small part it reads:

“”¦Over the past 30 years, we have had the good fortune to see our community enriched beyond measure by the presence, dedication, and big hearts of our Latino and East African neighbors”¦Let”'s not forget to see the beauty and potential in one another.”

From the standpoint of the Popular Front, small business persons like the Ingebretsens are as important as a white worker who rejects racism. Stop by their shop for some Scandinavian sausage.

December 15, 2016”¦

I attended the annual Christmas buffet at the local iron foundry ”“ yes, Smith Foundry on E. 28^th Street, the place where I spent most of the waking hours of my adult life. A survey of the electoral aftermath revealed emotions ranging from silent remorse to agitated disdain.… Read the rest “LOVE, UNITY, ARISE”