Earnest answers on the definition of a Tankie (as per the thread topic), bringing up their viewpoints or talking about the authoritarianism they promote were removed and users banned.
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Like you, I would would probably also fall somewhere in the "between a democratic socialist and an anarchist" range.
Thanks for the right-up. I am aware of these points. I am from Eastern Europe, so I have an interest in the 20th century history of Europe and the Cold War between russia and the US (and the broader history of decolonization).
I guess I was referring to the more philosophical question around what it means to look for a classless, stateless society in the present day.
What needs to be done? What is the next step?
I almost feel like we need a new global revolutionary movement (truly global and without the excesses of 20th century revolutionary movements), but I am not sure how (if?) we'll get there.
One thing I do know is that communism (in the common usage of the term, not the ideas behind communism) has been discredited by the USSR, Mao and others.
While I agree that a global revolutionary movement is needed, I think it's important to focus on what's actionable for you. Think global but act local. Organizing with people in your community helps to build a foundation on which a global revolutionary movement could one day launch from, and in the meantime it will improve your life and your community. Anything helps, so to decide on a direction you should consider what your community needs and what you are capable of. You could run for office, form a union, engage in direct action, or participate in mutual aid. It all counts for something.
Agreed. One should never underestimate the impact of small actions. I would argue I do contribute in my own way.
I was thinking about more about what a future global movement would look like.