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Some major social movement dead ends: 1. state approaches to socialism (revolutionary OR reformist) 2. Identity fetishism/reductionism/essentialism 3. campism. ^This stuff literally destroys libertarian/egalitarian thrusts of social movements by destroying them internally. /1
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In the USA, we have campist/tankie groups and dem party groups leading mass movements country wide. From the PSL to the DSA. So alienating to those who know better. So sad for those fooled into being pawns of such dead ends hierarchical means/ends. /3
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Meanwhile we need a coherent anti-war/anti imperialist movement but we are not going to get that as long as such absurd groups lead the charge. /4
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"the influence of movements by anarchism means seeking for them to have the characteristics that we stand for: force, class struggle perspective, combativeness, autonomy, direct action, direct democracy and revolutionary perspective." -FARJ
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"This complementary and dialectic relationship causes anarchism to influence social movements, and social movements to influence anarchism." - FARJ
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"Social insertion is not intended to "ideologise" social movements, turning them into anarchist social movements." -FARJ /1
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"By contrast, it seeks to give them certain determined characteristics so that they can proceed towards the construction and development of the popular organisation, and point towards the social revolution and libertarian socialism." -FARJ /2
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"more than simply interacting with social movements the social work of the specific anarchist organisation must seek to influence them in practice, causing them to have certain operating characteristics." -FARJ /1
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"We call the process of influencing social movements through anarchist practice social insertion." -FARJ /2
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"Thus, the anarchist organisation has social work when it creates or develops work with social movements, and social insertion when it manages to influence movements with anarchist practices." -FARJ /3
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So called "social democracy" must manage state and capital to introduce any reforms; in doing so, state and capital are reproduced rather than dismantled or overcome. The means and ends of state and capital become baked into social democracy's own means and ends accordingly
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PJAK Rejects Military Cooperation with the U.S.; "Washington Is Not Seeking Democracy" Amid ongoing speculation about possible cooperation between Iranian Kurdish groups and the United States in a potential conflict with Iran, the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) has clearly rejected any form of military partnership with Washington. In an interview, Rozerin Kemanger, the communications manager of the group's women's branch (KJAR), stated that the U.S. has no real intention of bringing democracy to the region and is instead acting based on its own interests. Kemanger said, "From our perspective, neither the United States nor Iran has a real plan to ensure freedom for the Kurdish people." She described the current conflict as "a struggle between global capitalist powers and regional nation-states." According to Kemanger, the United States entered the conflict not to defend people, but to protect energy routes and secure its own strategic interests. Although analysts believe Kurdish groups have limited military capacity, PJAK is often seen as one of the more experienced groups in terms of modern warfare. The group is mainly based in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, but it also claims to have an active presence inside Iran. Kemanger stated that their forces are "fully prepared to respond under different conditions" and are focused not only on military activities but also on organizing local communities, especially among women and youth. As tensions rise, Iran and allied militias have carried out attacks against Kurdish groups. Kemanger said PJAK has taken necessary defensive measures, including strengthening its structures and training its forces. On the political level, PJAK emphasizes the importance of unity among Kurdish parties. Recently, several Iranian Kurdish groups formed an alliance aimed at overthrowing the Iranian government and promoting Kurdish autonomy. Kemanger believes that "the regime fears Kurdish unity" and that such cooperation could play a key role in the future. She described the current situation as "fragile and sensitive" and called for greater awareness among Kurds, as well as broader cooperation with other communities. "Achieving democracy in Iran and freedom in Kurdistan is only possible through unity and strong alliances," she concluded. klassekampen.no/artikkel/202…
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Man it must feel so nice to stick to a simplistic narrative of anti-imperialism. Must be so nice to have only one big enemy, and have big militaries, the heads of states that have cops and prisons on your “side”. Must be nice to be fighting only on one front.
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Anti-war and anti-imperialist movements should be places to foster both resistance against such barbarism while also helping us to prefigure a real internationalism based on solidarity with ordinary people and liberatory movements. /1
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Organizations who turn such movements into cheerleading some death cults against others eviscerate the ethics of such movements and even help toxify the left in the process. /2
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PSL, ANSWER coalition, other tankie/campist orgs should have no place in any liberatory movement coalition. They and the regimes they support are enemies of the left, enemies of the working class, and enemies of freedom as such. /3
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PJAK: We Are Fighting for a Democratic Iran, Not for the Wars of Foreign Powers In a report published on the website of the Indian newspaper The Hindu (@the_hindu), Paiman Viyan, co-chair of the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK), stated in clear and critical terms that the group will not take part in “proxy wars of global powers.” According to her, their main goal is to achieve a democratic and decentralized Iran. The report, written by journalist Stanly Johny (@johnstanly) and published in The Hindu, one of the well-known media outlets in India, discusses recent regional developments and speculation about whether Iranian Kurdish armed groups might become involved in conflicts related to Iran. In the interview, Viyan rejected reports claiming that PJAK receives military or intelligence support from the United States or Israel. She said: “No one has helped us. We have been struggling for years with our own strength and determination, and we do not act according to the wishes of other powers.” The PJAK co-Chair also stressed that the party does not seek separation from Iran, but instead wants to build a democratic political system in the country. “We want a democratic republic in Iran that guarantees the rights of all people. Iran is the home of all of us, not just one particular group.” She also emphasized the deep social and cultural connections between Kurds in cities such as Sanandaj and Urmia and other people across Iran, including in Tabriz, Tehran, Baluchistan, and other regions. A Defensive Strategy and the Role of Women In the interview, Viyan explained that PJAK’s strategy is not based on war, but on self-defense. She also referred to the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement and said that women are the driving force of social and political change in Iran. According to her, the path toward democracy in the country is closely connected to these grassroots movements. Warning About the Future of the Government PJAK also warned that the ongoing wave of executions and repression in Iran could deepen the country’s political crisis. Viyan stressed that any government that fails to respond to the demands of its people will eventually face growing social and political pressure—pressure that can challenge the foundations of power and open the door to major political change. According to the party, ignoring public demands may lead to serious internal challenges and instability in the country. thehindu.com/news/internatio…
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Without Revolutionary Theory there is no revolutionary movement. There is no Revolutionary movement because Revolutionary Theory is under the radar for most workers. Instead, reactionary views like ZOG are gaining traction. Without revolutionary theory we will have barbarism.
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Me blocking online "Marxists" who are flirting with ZOG theory.
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