Hey all,
I’m currently developing a Marxist-Leninist analysis of settler colonialism, especially in light of the situation in Palestine, and am going to read Settlers: The Mythology of the White Proletariat by J. Sakai for the first time. Before I do I was just curious what other comrades think of the book and its analysis? It seems a pretty controversial text among many online Marxist groups, to whatever extent that matters, but as an Indigenous communist I feel having a clear and principled stance on the settler question is important for all serious communists. I’m not sure if I’ll agree with Sakai specifically, but since I generally agree with the opinions of y’all, I was curious as to your thoughts on the book.
I totally agree, I just think it’s best to avoid pessimism. “Pessimism of the mind, optimism of the will” and all that.
Very valid; I just had to explain the method behind what some would no doubt see as madness. You’ve tended to have a fairly level head on your shoulders as long as I’ve seen you post.