(This popped up in one of those Facebook memories things from 2018, and I think it is worth a second life here.) Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has been growing by leaps and bounds. Of course, that is from a microscopic base, relative to national politics ‘in the large.’ And it is still small in that sense, but the volume and energy of activism is moving in the right direction. At the same time, our small size commends the exploitation of alliances with those who are not on the same page as DSA on every issue.
Thanks for this Max. In the name calling calling out process I see Lenin’s “Left Wing Communism: an infantile disorder.” While not a title with much “calling in” verve the analysis is quite powerful. Maybe DSA could do a read in?
Regarding "There is a precedent for entryists using such divisive appeals to siphon off supporters to their own sectarian outfits."
Gotta be able to distinguish real potential allies from poseurs in leftish garb trying to inflate their own operations by confusing people about who's on the left, and poaching an actual left-leaning membership, under the guise of a "left-right alliance" -- e.g. "Rage Against the War Machine."
The Catholic Church in New Mexico is great on economic justice and immigration. The are of course bad on reproductive rights. What Max says is true.
Thanks for this Max. In the name calling calling out process I see Lenin’s “Left Wing Communism: an infantile disorder.” While not a title with much “calling in” verve the analysis is quite powerful. Maybe DSA could do a read in?
Regarding "There is a precedent for entryists using such divisive appeals to siphon off supporters to their own sectarian outfits."
Gotta be able to distinguish real potential allies from poseurs in leftish garb trying to inflate their own operations by confusing people about who's on the left, and poaching an actual left-leaning membership, under the guise of a "left-right alliance" -- e.g. "Rage Against the War Machine."