But, just as bad, they have shown themselves to be elitist and 'traditional' in their operations during the last 18 months. They are floundering. All they can offer is a return to the 'armed struggle' - a policy that is certain to fail. As anarchists, we remain convinced that real change is possible. The recent strikes in France confirm once again that the power of the working-class in Europe is far from finished.
Workers have much in common.
Often that commonalty spreads beyond the borders of any country or the colour of anyone's skin. We believe that this is the way forward. The chance for change remains because it will only come though mass mobilisation. Indeed it was the huge struggle of ordinary people in the Civil Rights movement that last won something progressive in the North. Imperialism remains as the great obstacle to progressive change in the North as it continues to fuel hatreds and successfully helps to divide and rule the people.