how would you guys define communism?
The people of Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware work hard, yet we’ve had to endure the plights of imperialist capitalism along with much of the United States of America.
Housing costs are rising.
Wages aren’t keeping up.
Neighbors are being taken.
Wars are starting.
While this nation is large and beyond my scope, I’ve been working on an idea for a more local organization, focused on building a network of something better for our Chesapeake region.
If you’re interested in talking or just sharing ideas, feel free to reach out.
This is just a brainstorm so I’d love to hear what anyone thinks about this!
What stopped me from joining CPUSA is what has me interested in joining the ACP: Action. It seems like the ACP is much more interested in getting off their butts and going out to do things vs other groups. They seem more... "Lively" too, if that's a good way to put it? But I had a couple of questions ahead of making this commitment:
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When is the first National Congress?
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I saw some people holding small red booklets in some of the videos. I know they're not THE little red book, but what are they? Copies of the party constitution?
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What sort of activities or events might I look forward to participating in as a new member?
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I'm a little familiar with Xi Xinping thought and day to day Chinese culture (one of my friends is an aspiring party member) - but viewing the ACP through that lense, I'm assuming LGBTQIA+ people are welcome, provided they're not... Y'know. Extra out there? Hard to describe but I wanted to check the vibe on that given there's a lot of misinformation out there.
There's something "different" about this group for sure that's pulling me towards joining. I just want to be sure it's right for both the party and me. I really appreciate it!
Honestly, if there's anything the civil war in China has taught me, it's that western leftists do not possess the ability to harness your opposition's tendency to revolt against the ruling class to their advantage. To them, if you are not 'pure' socialist, they won't unite with you. That has been a major stumbling block for these western 'leftist' movements. This is in direct violation of every credible Marxist's interpretation of movement building, to adapt to material conditions, and judging by who was successful and who was not, you can guess who was right.
There are two examples of western 'leftists' I cannot stand and will never respect: 'Professor' Jiang and this new person who they're pushing (I don't know the name of him/her). Jiang as you all know is this fraudulent 'professor' who still pushes social democracy instead of pushing actual Marxism, but this guy/girl, whatever it is, is even more detestable than Jiang. Instead of attacking, you know, the ruling capitalist class that breeds the conditions that foster this environment of bad education/healthcare/opportunity, he/she goes straight into attacking South Carolina citizens because an Israeli lobby politician represents them. I hate Israel and I hate AIPAC with every fiber of my being, but blaming all of this on working class citizens accomplishes nothing. You are supposed to represent the working class, you are supposed to uplift them through crises, this throwing them under the bus, it does no good. Instead we get this champagne 'socialist' take of 'working class citizens are ugly and mean'.
In China you will never hear about or see this. The average man in Xinjiang (contrary to what you hear from in US circles) is treated just as fairly as the average man in Shanghai.
That is why western leftists will never be respected in the circles of Marxism. The ideology for them is a tool to act superior to other subcultures/diaspora/social identities.
Watch the full lecture here to understand the conditions which created the Islamic Republic.
Not a member just someone with questions.
I've been watching a lot of documentaries on the Soviet Union and I’ve been reading a lot about Soviet physical training (kettlebells, average citizen preparednes, etc). Something that I see as a positive is the emphasis that the USSR placed on being a fit, healthy member of society. Some of the Soviet posters I’ve seen allude to it being seen as counter revolutionary to be out of shape as it’s important that all members of society contribut. I honestly agree with this idea and think it’s a healthy thing that should be implemented.
does the ACP promote that soviet tradition? for the good of the people can we allow individuals to live unhealthy?
again, im just curious. i asked the same question on the DSA Reddit page but never got any responses.
thanks in advance for the kind/positive answers and feedback!
