“Left unity” is a farce, not only because a monolithic “Left” doesn’t exist, but because “Left” is also defined by what millions with varying ideologies are AGAINST, not FOR…
Many find the “Left” so exhausting because they insist on holding on to an illusion in “big tent” orgs.
Those who know better need to:
1) Define (and stick to) their *core* principles and objectives (which go beyond mere sectarian categories or labels).
2) Begin building with people who are on the same page around principles and objectives.
3) Win “the people” over via practice.
Revolutionaries have been talking about this for decades.
When will we listen?
#DualPower
A more detailed (updated) chart, for those interested.
And, you know, while we’re here…
#Thread
The point of us sharing the charts was to show the wide range of sects and ideologies on the so-called “Left” (to show that it is not a monolith).
Both of the charts we shared above are technically off…
To understand how/why, dig into the thread below.
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