Book review: ‘Hugo Chavez and the Bolivarian Revolution’ by Richard Gott
IN WHAT sense political developments in Venezuela since 1998 can properly be designated ‘Bolivarian’, I remain unsure even after completing the book we are about to discuss. But it is even harder to see how they can be described as a ‘revolution’, as enthusiasts for that country’s president insist that they must. Don’t get me [...]
Ten reasons why socialists should vote Tory
DEAR readers of Dave’s Part I’m sorry to report that Dave Osler is unable to blog today. It appears as though the mere possibility that he, like the rest of us, will have to suffer another five years of New Labour has left him feeling rather depressed and dejected. Needless to say, he would prefer us [...]
