Interesting read thank you! Mainly agreed, would definitely describe him as a social Democrat. However, I still find (optimistically) hope in this swing… what I find hope in is firstly the number of people who supported “socialist” policy, a clear sign that the masses are wanting something new and that socialism can gain traction. Leftist groups continuing to build on this momentum in the ground in New York and elsewhere even around the world to raise consciousness and advocate for what socialism can obviously do for the working masses is vital, as no the system won’t be changed or even challenged by one reformist, but the opening up to socialist ideals is ultimately a hopeful swing in my view. Would love to hear your thoughts on that?
I agree that the fight for public perception concerning socialism is important. Another important aspect is that the public gets an accurate rather than an inaccurate perception of what socialism is versus what it isn’t. People think socialism is free healthcare when that’s not the case. I definitely want socialism to become popular in the public psyche but a more accurate and less reformist version.
Maintaining capitalism will just allow the pendulum to swing back.
I offer the present moment as evidence.
The "New Deal" has been swept away and capital has been on the attack since 1971 (and earlier).
We've got 20 years until there's a coherent reformist movement and in the mean time there will be 10's of thousands of "state enemies" pulled out of their beds, run off their jobs, and silenced through violence.
Voting for social democracy is voting for the pendulum. It's better to build real socialist power than get distracted with elections.
Interesting read thank you! Mainly agreed, would definitely describe him as a social Democrat. However, I still find (optimistically) hope in this swing… what I find hope in is firstly the number of people who supported “socialist” policy, a clear sign that the masses are wanting something new and that socialism can gain traction. Leftist groups continuing to build on this momentum in the ground in New York and elsewhere even around the world to raise consciousness and advocate for what socialism can obviously do for the working masses is vital, as no the system won’t be changed or even challenged by one reformist, but the opening up to socialist ideals is ultimately a hopeful swing in my view. Would love to hear your thoughts on that?
I agree that the fight for public perception concerning socialism is important. Another important aspect is that the public gets an accurate rather than an inaccurate perception of what socialism is versus what it isn’t. People think socialism is free healthcare when that’s not the case. I definitely want socialism to become popular in the public psyche but a more accurate and less reformist version.
This really opened my mind up. Thank you for speaking on this!!
Social Democracy is the left wing of fascism. 💯
Maintaining capitalism will just allow the pendulum to swing back.
I offer the present moment as evidence.
The "New Deal" has been swept away and capital has been on the attack since 1971 (and earlier).
We've got 20 years until there's a coherent reformist movement and in the mean time there will be 10's of thousands of "state enemies" pulled out of their beds, run off their jobs, and silenced through violence.
Voting for social democracy is voting for the pendulum. It's better to build real socialist power than get distracted with elections.
Well said, we need to build a viable movement not just focusing on elections. We need a party for workers by workers.
Thank you for taking the time to write this. Everyone is better of the more these points are disseminated.