The divide that’s emerged between the pro-Russian and anti-Russian sides of the USA’s communist movement is about more than whether we should support Russia’s military operation, or about whether we should support Russian-sympathetic coalitions such as Rage Against the War Machine. These points of contention relate to a longer-term strategic question: whether or not communists should let the fear of retaliation from the state define their practice. Because the orgs that support Russia’s Ukraine action, and join with elements outside the “left” niche, are the orgs which the state has the best reasons to target; the Uhuru raids and indictments have shown this.
Bitter and truthful, this essay is a call to action. To be honest and move forward will require full resolve while building relationships and offering support within the anti imperialist movement. There’s work to do. Here for it.
This is a great article, Rainer. It's up to all communists to continue the fight, to side with the Russian people against NATO and the US empire, and to help build the anti-imperialist movement. And yes, the key is to reach the working class and to foster a working-class consciousness.
Bitter and truthful, this essay is a call to action. To be honest and move forward will require full resolve while building relationships and offering support within the anti imperialist movement. There’s work to do. Here for it.
This is a great article, Rainer. It's up to all communists to continue the fight, to side with the Russian people against NATO and the US empire, and to help build the anti-imperialist movement. And yes, the key is to reach the working class and to foster a working-class consciousness.
Amazing work, comrade. 🫡