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

  • MizuTama [he/him, any]@hexbear.net
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    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.

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      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

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        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.