News and anaylisis from the Leading Light Communist Organization
While there are some legitimate criticisms that can be made of the CCP, this article linked from The Grayzone points out that the allegations of genocide are dubious at best. The person responsible for the data used to advance the US claim of genocide has highly questionable motives, and not surprisingly, there is clear evidence... Continue Reading →
[While it is not complete withdrawal -- which would be morally necessary -- the Trump administration's move to reduce imperialist troops in Afghanistan and Iraq should be viewed as a positive, if minuscule, step in the right direction. Instead, the imperialist war-machine and its paid propagandists in the media are decrying the decision as a... Continue Reading →
[There is no reason to believe that a Joe Biden presidency will improve US foreign policy. As it should be obvious to anyone paying attention, the US Democratic Party is just as imperialist and dangerous to the world as the Republican Party. History has proven time and again that both major US political parties serve... Continue Reading →
[Statues across the US and around the world are being toppled, defaced or have come under public scrutiny. Imperialism and its legacy is one of historical and continued blood and cruelty. While pulling down symbols of this brutal past is cathartic, we must remember that it is not revolutionary to do so. These monuments stand... Continue Reading →
[This article raises some important questions about the recent downing of the civilian airliner in Tehran. While these theories can't be confirmed as of yet, they certainly aren't beyond the realm of possibility. However, if we take into account the larger context for the tragic incident, the theories of possible U.S. involvement are almost entirely... Continue Reading →
No to War on Iran! 10 January 2020 LLCO.org On January 3, 2020, Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani and 9 others were killed in a U.S. airstrike at the Baghdad International Airport. Under the UN Charter, the assassination of Soleimani is illegal and in clear violation of international law. It is clear that the unilateral... Continue Reading →
[Elizabeth Warren’s statements regarding her support for economic sanctions against Venezuela, her support for Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó along with her calls for “regime change” there, and her whitewashing of the recent coup in Bolivia against Evo Morales clearly demonstrate her right-wing, pro-imperialist politics despite her progressive veneer. Elizabeth Warren serves as yet another... Continue Reading →
[The situation in Yemen continues to deteriorate due to brutal aggression by the Saudi-led military coalition which receives intelligence and logistical support from the United States. Amidst widespread malnutrition, epidemics of cholera and diphtheria, tens of thousands injured, and the destruction of its water and sanitation infrastructure, Yemen has run out of fuel and must... Continue Reading →
[The latest move by the Democratic Party to announce impeachment proceedings against US President Trump demonstrates the sheer hypocrisy of American liberals and the utter moral bankruptcy of the entire American political system. The Democrats are accusing Trump of blackmailing Ukrainian president Zelensky by withholding military aid from Ukraine unless Zelensky examined the financial activities... Continue Reading →
[The world is changing rapidly. We are starting to see encouraging signs that coalitions of regional powers are willing and able to counter US global hegemony. Hopefully this trend will continue, and be successful in dislodging the US imperialists from their position of dominance. However, RT fails to mention in this article that Erdogan has... Continue Reading →
[As a result of the war against Yemen carried out by a Saudi-led coalition backed by the United States, the situation in Yemen has deteriorated to an astonishing degree. The total destruction of Yemen’s economy has led to extreme poverty and desperation for vast numbers of people, leading many to offer their organs for sale... Continue Reading →
[Will the US, France, or the UK pay for what they have done? We won't be holding our breath. The UN is a weapon, and it is wielded by the powerful against the weak. It is incredibly naive to believe that any of the permanent members of the Security Council would be brought to justice... Continue Reading →
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