I appreciate your critique of some of the players within the "revolutionary" space in our society and that you are making an argument for the American Communist Party, but can you point us to the mission statement or objectives of the ACP? If you want to expand the party's membership, I think you need to clearly define and publicize what the party is working towards. Define the "What's in it for me and my loved ones" in order to expand the following.
“The essence of ACP’s objectives is to build a version of the U.S. communist movement which is authentically anti-systemic, and thereby give the masses the means for overthrowing their capitalist dictatorship. As the party’s chairman Haz Al-Din has written: ‘Revolution in America must come at the expense of the deep state, the oligarchs, the two party system, the military industrial complex and the American Empire generally, which has no basis in the American constitution. By getting rid of the swamp, we reveal the barebones of the American Republic, paving the way for the proletarian dictatorship which will never again allow the American state to betray the American people.’ This is the outcome that ACP aims to bring about.”
For those that are not all that familiar with Communist history beyond what they may have read or "learned" from Western Historians, wouldn't it behoove the ACP to be more explicit in communicating what joining/supporting might mean to them and their families?
Haz has said there’s a problem with how little MAGA communists have done to convey the real nature of their movement to the public, so I think you have a point. Though ACP and MAGA communism aren’t exactly the same thing.
IMHO getting caught up within the proper or pureest form of Communism is secondary and almost immaterial at this stage of the revolution. What we need now is a broader sense and appreciation of why Capitalism is driving the oppression, social injustices, and genocide in our world today. We can worry about the tactics of what our Socialist society will look like AFTER Capitalism is defeated, but until then, we need anyone open to getting rid of Capitalism regardless of if they are "MAGA communists" or uber Marxist-Leninists.
United in solidarity we thrive, separate we are doomed.
There's a lot here that I don't think works, Rainer.
I'm signed up to you for free but I've been getting your emails for a while. A couple of examples are the haphazard use of 'October 7' as a defining time for the Israeli genocide. Why are you adopting that as a point of understanding the context?
Surely, as someone who (and I'm trying not to put words into your mouth) wants liberation from oppressors, you should be making clear the mass-media hysteria placed on that date is for the manipulation of people?
Also, and it might just be my dyslexia, but: the writing is inconsistent, paragraphs are long and often the style doesn't glue, makes claims that aren't substantiated, and as someone said below - ACP - the Tate links and pro-Russian discourse don't make you look good. It feels convoluted, though I agree with parts of it.
I've read people talk about you as a communist writer of a lot of substance and how you're prolific in your work - and I agree a bit, but having read this I come away no more clear on your arguments.
Is this true? Hate like this, has no place in a socialist/communist society. It goes against its basis as an egalitarian society. This takes away their legitimacy and makes them look disingenuous. You can’t be a communist, yet have the mentality of a fascist!
I appreciate your critique of some of the players within the "revolutionary" space in our society and that you are making an argument for the American Communist Party, but can you point us to the mission statement or objectives of the ACP? If you want to expand the party's membership, I think you need to clearly define and publicize what the party is working towards. Define the "What's in it for me and my loved ones" in order to expand the following.
Hello! I’ve added this paragraph:
“The essence of ACP’s objectives is to build a version of the U.S. communist movement which is authentically anti-systemic, and thereby give the masses the means for overthrowing their capitalist dictatorship. As the party’s chairman Haz Al-Din has written: ‘Revolution in America must come at the expense of the deep state, the oligarchs, the two party system, the military industrial complex and the American Empire generally, which has no basis in the American constitution. By getting rid of the swamp, we reveal the barebones of the American Republic, paving the way for the proletarian dictatorship which will never again allow the American state to betray the American people.’ This is the outcome that ACP aims to bring about.”
Thanks for the response. Much appreciated.
For those that are not all that familiar with Communist history beyond what they may have read or "learned" from Western Historians, wouldn't it behoove the ACP to be more explicit in communicating what joining/supporting might mean to them and their families?
Haz has said there’s a problem with how little MAGA communists have done to convey the real nature of their movement to the public, so I think you have a point. Though ACP and MAGA communism aren’t exactly the same thing.
IMHO getting caught up within the proper or pureest form of Communism is secondary and almost immaterial at this stage of the revolution. What we need now is a broader sense and appreciation of why Capitalism is driving the oppression, social injustices, and genocide in our world today. We can worry about the tactics of what our Socialist society will look like AFTER Capitalism is defeated, but until then, we need anyone open to getting rid of Capitalism regardless of if they are "MAGA communists" or uber Marxist-Leninists.
United in solidarity we thrive, separate we are doomed.
I completely fucking agree.
There's a lot here that I don't think works, Rainer.
I'm signed up to you for free but I've been getting your emails for a while. A couple of examples are the haphazard use of 'October 7' as a defining time for the Israeli genocide. Why are you adopting that as a point of understanding the context?
Surely, as someone who (and I'm trying not to put words into your mouth) wants liberation from oppressors, you should be making clear the mass-media hysteria placed on that date is for the manipulation of people?
Also, and it might just be my dyslexia, but: the writing is inconsistent, paragraphs are long and often the style doesn't glue, makes claims that aren't substantiated, and as someone said below - ACP - the Tate links and pro-Russian discourse don't make you look good. It feels convoluted, though I agree with parts of it.
I've read people talk about you as a communist writer of a lot of substance and how you're prolific in your work - and I agree a bit, but having read this I come away no more clear on your arguments.
Rainer, I can't tag you, but I think it's important that you at least address this.
I've done a small amount of research (maybe five minutes) and the above is true. Hinkle is also a massive contradiction in himself.
Is this true? Hate like this, has no place in a socialist/communist society. It goes against its basis as an egalitarian society. This takes away their legitimacy and makes them look disingenuous. You can’t be a communist, yet have the mentality of a fascist!