Hi comrades,

I wanted to bring to your attention my caucus’ (springs of red roses) resolution: R136 - Towards an anti-zionist, partyist, political rank and file strategy. This resolution affirms DSA’s commitment to doing the hard work of organizing workers not only on economic ground, but political grounds by setting up SIOC for DSA union officers and a standard process for endorsing E-board candidates, with industrial coordination and criteria for anti-zionism.

This kind of coordination and discipline is neccesary to take on the billionaire class and construct our preferred future: democratic socialism.

Thank you for your consideration, and as always - solidarity

  • corgiwithalaptop [any, love/loves]@hexbear.netMEnglish
    36·
    1 day ago

    Hello,

    My caucus will be traveling to Cuba soon. What are some things we can scold them about? I was thinking about bringing up their authoritarianism, and lack of democracy ™. What else can we lecture them about?

    • MizuTama [he/him, any]@hexbear.netEnglish
      21·
      1 day ago

      My caucus will be traveling to Cuba soon

      How many of you tankies are in DSA??? Of course we shouldn’t support a regime change however it doesn’t change the fact that they are an example of the authoritarian left (even if I wouldn’t quite call it a dictatorship), and we should distinguish ourselves by not giving de-facto support of their government.

      • ufcwthrowaway [none/use name]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
        16·
        1 day ago

        Hi comrade,

        I just want to remind you of our community guidelines! While we have a diversity of views on nominally socialist countries like Cuba, words like “tankie” are uncomradely and could make the space more hostile for our anti-imperialist comrades. Can I encourage you to use phrases like “second campist” or “anti-inperialist?”

        Best! And as always - solidarity

        • MizuTama [he/him, any]@hexbear.netEnglish
          5·
          1 day ago

          Apologies comrade. While we may have our disagreements I shouldn’t resort to insults and our diversity of thought is one of our biggest strengths even if we don’t always agree.

          To rephrase my thoughts, I think we all must engage in a principled anti-imperialist stance, especially against regime changes. However, we must also distinguish that we are for democratic socialism. I must also acknowledge though, it is important to show solidarity with the people of the country, particularly against the sanctions and other illegal measures taken by the U.S. in attempts to force a regime change.

          The complexity of the situation is not ideal for anyone, so I appreciate the reminder to be more civil with fellow socialists.

    • ufcwthrowaway [none/use name]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
      10·
      1 day ago

      Hi comrade,

      You seem new, and thats fantastic! I want to start by saying, hi and welcome to the movement. I encourage you to check out your chapters active campaigns and working groups. Many hands make light work 😄

      Im so glad you joined reform and Revolution! Caucuses are great vehicles for political development. Just a little note on wording, here in DSA we have a commitment to a culture of comraderie, so instead of scold, try a kinder phrase like “bold intervention into the IC.”

      You sound really fired up about this issue, can I convince you to participate in DSA national’s International Committee?

      Cheers! And, as always - solidarity ❤️

    • mayakovsky [any]@hexbear.netEnglish
      7·
      1 day ago

      My group will be meeting with opposition groups throughout the week. We will also be joining a protest against the government the day before we leave. Please let me know if you’d like to join us.