By Carl Davidson LeftLinks Weekly, May 3, 2024 Elemental Risings that embody a just cause do not occur every day in any society. Six months ago, hardly anyone would have predicted what we are seeing unfold today. And it has yet to reach its peak. We're reminded of the line from our generation's bard and his
“It must do nothing to hinder new elements from the main force awakening and taking its side.” Does this mean hiding anti-imperialism, anti-capitalism / socialism / communism so not to “hinder those in the main force” who are anti- communist?
No, I don't think we hide anything. We can put forward analytical ideas and slogans that can unite the left and its close allies. At the same time, we also consider what slogans and proposals the left can advance to unite the majority, the progressives, and the center, a very broad front, where we adjust to their concerns as well. It's not likely to be a call for the dictatorship of the proletariat. Not at the moment, anyway!
Well said Carl, loved the graphic too.
“It must do nothing to hinder new elements from the main force awakening and taking its side.” Does this mean hiding anti-imperialism, anti-capitalism / socialism / communism so not to “hinder those in the main force” who are anti- communist?
No, I don't think we hide anything. We can put forward analytical ideas and slogans that can unite the left and its close allies. At the same time, we also consider what slogans and proposals the left can advance to unite the majority, the progressives, and the center, a very broad front, where we adjust to their concerns as well. It's not likely to be a call for the dictatorship of the proletariat. Not at the moment, anyway!