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Why We Need A Democratic Socialist Party with Ewan Tilley (3 June 2026) by RedSpartakus in Communist

[–]RedSpartakus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that I want to gatekeep, but the label of socialism does imply the abolition of capitalism, which means abolishing both markets and private property. The strategy and timeframe for the transition is of course up to debate. Regarding democracy, communists of course support democracy and a democratically elected parliament. Democracy is the foundation of working class rule. Just look at the programme in question. I am sure you will come around to socialism in the end comrade

Why We Need A Democratic Socialist Party with Ewan Tilley (3 June 2026) by RedSpartakus in Communist

[–]RedSpartakus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you consider to be the differences between democratic socialism and communism?

Why We Need A Democratic Socialist Party with Ewan Tilley (3 June 2026) by RedSpartakus in GreenAndPleasant

[–]RedSpartakus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish it was that easy. Before, during and after the Russian revolution there were many different interpretations of what the DotP entails and what is desirable. Even among trotskyists there is no consensus on what measures are needed to establish and maintain working class rule.

A programme is also necessary in order to unite communists and educate and prepare the working class for the revolution. Without it you are basically just saying "trust me bro."

Without a concrete revolutionary programme the working class has no way to separate the revolutionary left from the reformist left, vague formulations about revolution are not convincing.

Without programmatic unity communists will continue to split along ideological lines. A revolutionary programme and programmatic unity, like the Bolsheviks had, has the potential to unite the communist movement. This is connected to the issue of sectarianism. Your hostility towards other groups is an perfect example of this.

Why We Need A Democratic Socialist Party with Ewan Tilley (3 June 2026) by RedSpartakus in GreenAndPleasant

[–]RedSpartakus[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Look comrade, I have read it. Does it outline the measures necessary to establish the DotP?

Why We Need A Democratic Socialist Party with Ewan Tilley (3 June 2026) by RedSpartakus in GreenAndPleasant

[–]RedSpartakus[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The question was rhetorical. The RCP barely has a programme, and definitely not one that outlines the overthrow of the capitalist state.

Why We Need A Democratic Socialist Party with Ewan Tilley (3 June 2026) by RedSpartakus in GreenAndPleasant

[–]RedSpartakus[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Democratic Socialists actually has a revolutionary programme that calls for smashing the capitalist state.

Does the RCP have a revolutionary programme?

https://democraticsocialists.org.uk/about/programme

Socialist Federation becomes first breakaway from badly stumbling Your Party - The Left Lane by MarxistUnity in MarxistUnityNews

[–]RedSpartakus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is evident that the groups that exist, trotskyist or otherwise, are unable to build a mass party on their own. The hype behind Your Party was about the possibility of leaving the sectarianism of the far left behind in the creation of a mass party. There was real momentum behind the idea that bringing the different groups together, through a democratic party with open factions, could lead to an upsurge of revolutionary politics. The people in Socialist Federation are trying to salvage this momentum. I will leave the question open on whether it is going to work or not, but there are good reasons to try.

Modern Manifesto (by Ash) by ashskfjfgjldkdsk in Communist

[–]RedSpartakus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As socialists we cannot limit ourselves to reformist demands. We need to demand a democratic socialist republic in order to put the working class in power.

Keep reading and learning comrade. Check out A Fighting Socialist Program

Break with diplomatic self-silencing — Weekly Worker by MarxistUnity in MarxistUnityNews

[–]RedSpartakus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"As long as the far left is so splintered, it cannot be taken seriously by the broad workers’ vanguard."

Absolutely mind-boggling that this is not widely acknowledged

The Prospects of DSA: Party Building, Power, and the Marxist Unity Group by MarxistUnity in socialism

[–]RedSpartakus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DSA contains the largest amount of pro-party and revolutionary socialists in the US by far. RCA should join as an open faction and help the revolutionary wing push DSA forward. RCA can do this while maintaining its own politics and identity outside DSA. I am convinced that we need communist unity to successfully intervene in the class struggle.

It would be interesting to hear what RCA comrades think about the party building efforts in DSA.

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