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F4lconF16

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Sun May 10, 2015, 12:49 PM May 2015

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As a revolutionary, radical socialist, I am finding it harder and harder to avoid being overly critical of the Democratic Party on here. It stands against much of what I believe in, and also against what I think is necessary to change the current system. There is so much wrong with the party, and they often are doing nothing or actively working to make the issues we face even worse.

But because of the TOS, I cannot advocate for a candidate like Kshama Sawant, despite the fact that she's done more good for me and the working class here than the Dems in Seattle have in years. And she's not even that radical, really--closer to an FDR Dem in my opinion. (But my disagreements with Socialist Alternative are another discussion).

I am on here because there is a lot of good information and discussion, as well as a lot of good, helpful, wonderful people that I would miss. I really do not want to leave this site, but I may have to at some point. This party...is no longer even pretending to be for the working class (see Obama and the TPP), and I don't think I will be able to be honest on here for much longer. As it is, what I am saying here brushes up against the TOS on occasion, though I've been very good about not crossing that line, or even implying that I would do so. But don't most revolutionary politics violate the TOS? Hell, doesn't socialism itself violate the TOS? The Democratic Party will always be a capitalist party, and I don't think that's avoidable.

How do people here who also feel that a revolution is necessary participate in this site? Do you simply talk about what issues you can, and stop short of the inevitable conclusion? Do you stick mostly to groups and avoid GD? Any advice would be appreciated. I don't want to violate the TOS and get booted, because there's just too much value I place in this site and the connections I've made and been able to learn from. This site is a home online of sorts, and I want to find a way to make my politics compatible with this site's. Please PM me if you like.

Mods, if you think this should be self-deleted, I will be happy to. I'm hesitant to post this as it is.

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you answered your own question here : Romeo.lima333 May 2015 #1
I'm a bit confused by your response. F4lconF16 May 2015 #2
I would think it's fine to support Kshama Sawant and similar candidates Cheese Sandwich May 2015 #3
Ah. F4lconF16 May 2015 #5
Thanks Cheese Sandwich May 2015 #7
It's crappy the way they are going after Sawant vive la commune May 2015 #18
You are correct. F4lconF16 May 2015 #29
I have been overwhelmed by the support for Bernie here ~ TBF May 2015 #4
Thanks for the response. F4lconF16 May 2015 #10
IMO calling for "agitators on the streets" or a full blown country wide work stoppage is different Vincardog May 2015 #14
Yes, agreed. F4lconF16 May 2015 #15
The amount of violence in a socialist revolution is in direct proportion...... socialist_n_TN May 2015 #20
Same here. F4lconF16 May 2015 #25
I was hoping you'd chime in ~ TBF May 2015 #30
Just keep it in theoretical terms T......... socialist_n_TN May 2015 #32
I support Bernie Sanders myself, vive la commune May 2015 #22
My personal view is that the limiting factor of capitalism is going to be climate change. F4lconF16 May 2015 #26
As far as I can tell, as long as we don't advocate violence Starry Messenger May 2015 #6
That's good... F4lconF16 May 2015 #11
I totally agree about the tea party vive la commune May 2015 #23
The Democratic Party is a tool. Bernie knows! yallerdawg May 2015 #8
I think this is where the discussion hinges on whether you are a revolutionary or revisionary F4lconF16 May 2015 #13
The section of the proletariat in the US that is doing well is getting smaller and smaller... vive la commune May 2015 #24
I speak my mind, truthfully. Maedhros May 2015 #9
Fair enough. F4lconF16 May 2015 #12
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2015 #16
Some very good points... F4lconF16 May 2015 #17
Great discussion dreamnightwind May 2015 #19
I belong to a group called Workers Power, a part of the League........ socialist_n_TN May 2015 #21
There are some of us here who are well left of center. guillaumeb May 2015 #27
Only every day ;) F4lconF16 May 2015 #28
You are fortunate to be in Seattle TBF May 2015 #31
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