Pragmatic Leftist Theory
The neolibs are too far right. The tankies are doing whatever that is. Where's the space for the people who want fully-automated-luxury-gay-space-communism, but realize that it's gonna take a while and there are lots of steps between now and then? Here. This is that space.
Here, people should endeavor to discuss and devise practical, actionable leftist action. Vote lesser evil while you build grassroots coalitions. Unionize your workplace. Participate in SRAs. Build cohesion your local community. Educate the proletariat.
This is a place for practical people to develop practical plans to implement stable, incremental improvement.
If you're dead-set on drumming up all 18,453 True Leftists® into spontaneous Revolution, go somewhere else. The grown ups are talking.
Rules:
-1. Don't be a dick. Racism, sexism, other assorted bigotries, you know the drill. At least try to default to mutually respectful discussion. We're all on the same side here, unless you aren't, in which case kindly leave.
-2. Don't be a tankie. Yes I'm sure you have an extensive knowledge of century-old theory. There's been a century of history since then. Things didn't shake out as expected, maybe consider the possibility that a different angle of attack might be more effective in light of new data.
-3. Be practical. No one on the left benefits from counterproductive actions. This is a space informed by, not enslaved to, ideology. Promoting actions that are fundamentally untenable in the system in question, because they fulfill a sense of ideological purity, is a bad look. Don't do that.
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"The Terminally Online Self-Proclaimed 'Leftist' Brigade, note the quotes, often decry everyone as not pure enough"
"Oh, so you think this is representative of ALL LEFTISTS???"
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[looks at name of comm]
What irony.
Oh hey, look at all the in fighting there's space for in this bad boy!
Here on Lemmy we created the space ourselves, WE direct the attention/character here.
It's very pragmatic. Practical tips for two party perceptions!
Comment and review, it's what we do.
OP can't change the tide, don't reply.
How to convey the outcome you want?
Who knows. What are we focusing on?
I literally created this space, and I decree infighting counterproductive. This is a place where idealism is gauche, and we dedicate our limited time on this planet to figuring out an actionable strategy to accomplish the goals leftists tend to agree on.
Yes. If you don't have a two party perception of the United States electoral system, you're a fool. Yes, we'd certainly like a system that supports more than two parties. Yes, most people are not adequately represented by either party. Yes, there are plenty of non-partisan practical actions you can take.
But if your perspective ignores the significance of the two parties, pragmatically you are as the kids say "cooked". That's why we focus on practical tips for paving the way for real leftism through practical tips.
If that's not your vibe, there are plenty of other, less pragmatic, leftist comms.