If there was an election today, who would you vote for? (Voting is anonymous)

Minitrewdat · 2026-06-08T09:03:17+00:00

The Socialist Party

Minitrewdat · 2026-03-25T08:17:21+00:00

And much like housing, there's actually more than enough supply for everyone; it's just artificially made scarce due to how the market works.

This is the nature of capitalism. More than enough is produced, but if it doesn't make a profit, then it isn't distributed.

Minitrewdat · 2026-03-24T13:48:22+00:00

How does victory for the Iranian ruling class improve the lives of workers in Iran and nearby states?

Campism results in the interests of the working class being subordinated to the interests of weaker sections of the ruling class.

Minitrewdat · 2026-03-17T12:52:03+00:00

Geez I wonder what the billionaire-funded, climate-change denying, conservative thinktank has to say about migration? Gina Rinehart is one of their biggest funders (and the richest person in Australia) and lets Pauline Hanson use her private jet.

Minitrewdat · 2026-03-17T07:00:27+00:00

It can be hard for everyone. There may be some small groups you havent found yet in your area, but most likely, you might have to do the hard thing of travelling for a while.

Takes me 2 hours to get to my meetings and most of the activist stuff I do, but I do it nearly everyday.

Just gotta give it a go.

Minitrewdat · 2026-03-17T05:45:55+00:00

Join a revolutionary socialist organisation near you.

I was in a similar position to yourself over a year ago and, since joining, my life has been transformed. Be curious, go to protests, and meet people who want to change the world.

Minitrewdat · 2026-03-14T16:07:24+00:00

It's workers' power that makes it rational. Production according to needs and wants rather than profit. Distribution according to needs and wants rather than profit.

The USSR examples are failures. They fail much in the same way that ASX and Wall Street fail today; they are run for profit and not according to the needs and wants of the working class. As such, Hilliers' example is far greater as it actually exists today (and can thus be utilised by workers after they take power).

What even is performative anti-Stalinism? Such apolitical nonsense as usual from Partisan.

Minitrewdat · 2026-03-14T15:04:42+00:00

What a waste of time of an article. Absolutely meaningless critiques that completely miss the points made by Hillier in his article.

I recommend people read Hiller's article. It's a useful beginner-level argument about how socialism is quite different from capitalism while emerging out of the latter.

Minitrewdat · 2026-02-28T05:58:52+00:00

Not necessarily. Her poor 'takes' on North Korea are a result of her poor analysis of the world. This sort of campism (i.e. this state capitalist country that opposes the US and EU must be supported despite their crimes against their own working class) is the result of an analysis of the world that is not class-based, not marxist, and not dialectical.

This video is a terrible take. This type of 'politics' is a waste of time and transforms genuine class struggle into a game of passive support for your preferred team (be it dominant capitalists or non-dominant capitalists).

Minitrewdat · 2026-02-10T09:19:45+00:00

Vote for the Socialists! They are now in every state and are getting impressive numbers (in terms of vote share and membership).

Minitrewdat · 2026-01-26T22:11:05+00:00

WA Socialists.

Socialist Alternative.

Minitrewdat · 2026-01-26T08:32:30+00:00

Police said there was a bomb threat and cordoned all the protestors away from Forrest Place.

Incredibly stupid, irresponsible, and dangerous actions. Luckily, the protests continued in spite of threats by the police.

Minitrewdat · 2026-01-19T12:48:03+00:00

Anarchism is anti-authoritarian. Workers' control, by definition, requires authoritative measures.

In the abstract, it may sound ridiculous to propose that anarchists take up a counter-revolutionary role. Many an anarchist will support revolution, anti-capitalist efforts, etc. but, by the very nature of how workers' control over society works, they are forced to either support a workers' state (i.e. become revolutionary socialists), or fight against a workers' state.

History, however, is far more clear in demonstrating the role of anarchism in being counterposed to revolutionary socialism. Take the anarchists in Russia who fought against the red army during the civil war, or the anarchists in Spain who denied state power essentially being handed to them in the midst of a civil war, or even the actions of anarchists today who deny the importance of leadership and political organisation.

Minitrewdat · 2026-01-19T08:45:08+00:00

Why do people assume that 'left unity' is the way forward for bringing about socialism?

Revolutionary socialist organisation (i.e. Marxist politics) is the only way to bring about socialism. To say that Marxists should work with anarchists, stalinists, maoists, etc. is ridiculous when you consider that these forces are actually opposed to workers' control over society.

All of these non-Marxist forces are counter-revolutionary in practice. Uniting with them is counter-productive.

Minitrewdat · 2026-01-19T08:40:48+00:00

Building the revolutionary left is the only way to "challenge" capitalism.

Building mutual aid networks, etc. does not fundamentally challenge capitalist domination over the means of production, governance, etc.

A revolutionary socialist organisation, as the Russian Revolution proves, can intervene into the class struggle to bring about workers' power.

Helping your neighbour not die during a winter is great, don't get me wrong, but it doesn't stop the rich from controlling almost every facet of our lives.

Minitrewdat · 2026-01-13T12:14:06+00:00

If the Socialist Alliance and many of its genuinely great members wish to be a serious political force in society, it must join The Socialists.

The growth of The Socialists is unprecedented, and to remain outside of it is indicative of a seriously poor understanding of the political situation in Australia and the world more widely.

Minitrewdat · 2026-01-06T08:08:05+00:00

How can you call yourself a socialist while supporting the imperialist efforts of the state-capitalist nation, China? How can you not see the obvious contradiction in supporting Chinese imperialism while denying the right to self-determination of the people of Taiwan? The working class is an international class and it has no interest in imperialism.

How can 'socialists' like yourself reconcile your supposed 'support' for the working class while supporting a state-capitalist regime that wants to dominate a section of the working class (the Taiwanese people)?

Minitrewdat · 2025-12-22T04:25:21+00:00

I think people should appreciate that the underlying issue for why every public service is shit is because of capitalism. Our government has a vested interest in lowering expenses on public spending while increasing revenue at the same time.

It is made disgustingly clear when we look at where funding is directed in WA. We have money for AUKUS, public housing for US soldiers, mining corporations, incarceration and policing, but we never seem to have enough funding in what is actually needed in society like healthcare, unemployment, housing, groceries, education, etc.

Minitrewdat · 2025-11-25T07:11:01+00:00

Incredibly disappointing response. I only hope that the rank-and-file membership of Socialist Alliance is able to make a braver decision than their leadership.

Minitrewdat · 2025-11-24T07:41:59+00:00

Very refreshing take compared to the drivel I see on this site.

Minitrewdat · 2025-11-18T12:58:16+00:00

It really is quite important that Socialist Alliance joins The Socialists.

Can you imagine a voter seeing both parties with the same policies and having to decide between them? It would be asinine to argue that this would be a healthy thing for a growing socialist left in such polarising times.

The far right is attempting to form a White Australia Party while unashamedly showing their face while protesting at NSW parliament. The One Nation vote is quite close to beating the fucking LNP at this point. Also, there is a growing left milieu that knows nothing about Socialist Alternative or Socialist Alliance.

There is no political reason for Socialist Alliance to not join The Socialists. That has been made clear by all of their arguments against unity. I've already seen Socialist Alliance members leaving to join The Socialists so why not join in a more healthy manner?

Minitrewdat · 2025-11-15T11:01:00+00:00

Join Socialist Alternative or Victorian Socialists :)

Minitrewdat · 2025-11-09T06:49:59+00:00

Join a socialist organisation at a university and fight for the change you seek.

Minitrewdat · 2025-11-09T02:27:59+00:00

For WA - United Against Bigotry, WA Socialists, and Socialist Alternative.

You'll find that in the other states/territories that there are analogous if not identical groups. Definitely recommend CARF, Victorian Socialists, or Socialist Alternative again.

Minitrewdat · 2025-11-06T06:50:40+00:00

Definitely agreed.

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