James P. Cannon Professions : Political leader Born : February 11, 1890 Died : August 21, 1974 Browse All Authors Top 7 quotes by James P. Cannon Trotskyism is not a new movement, a new doctrine, but the restoration, the revival of genuine Marxism as it was expounded and practiced in the Russian revolution and in the early days of the Communist International. James P. Cannon restoration doctrine revolution The art of politics is knowing what to do next. James P. Cannon next knowing art The American capitalists are richer and stronger than their counterparts in other lands. They are also younger and more ignorant, and therefore more inclined to seek a rough settlement of difficulties without diplomatic subtlety and finesse. All that does not change the fact that American capitalism operates according to the same laws as the others, is confronted with the same fundamental problems, and is headed toward the same catastrophe. James P. Cannon ignorant land law The workers of America have power enough to topple the structure of capitalism at home and to lift the whole world with them when they rise. James P. Cannon home america world No strike could ever be won with a Communist at its head since the employers would make victory impossible. James P. Cannon communist victory impossible The economic prerequisites for the socialist revolution are fully matured in the US. The political premises are likewise far more advanced than might appear on the surface. James P. Cannon revolution political might These monster cities we live in today are blights of modern society. They will certainly give way to planned cities interlinked to the countryside. Everybody will live with the natural advantages of the country and the cultural associations of the town. James P. Cannon cities giving country Similar Authors Brian Topp political-leader Audrey McLaughlin political-leader Attila the Hun political-leader Aslan Maskhadov political-leader Aruna Roy political-leader Arthur Middleton political-leader All Authors
