In Reply to: Trotsky posted by Tactician on January 23, 1997 at 00:06:04:
> Workers of all countries must unite, denouncing Leninist ideals of Menshevik and Kulak holocaust, and
> co-operate in searching for a moral alternative to capitalism.Excuse me, can we leave the in-left fighting till after socialism
has been won. Don't be an intellectual snob like every other Trotskyist
I know (which is why there have been so many splits from the Fourth
International), and unite with Leninists.Didn't you just say "workers of all countries, unite!" ?
I am both Leninist & worker. Am I on your side or not ?
Take inspiration from the Zapitistas who are conducting a world
wide poll at the moment seeking support for people againt NeoLiberalism.
Trotskyists will say what will this achieve ?
Leninists would say that it is an exercise in Solidarity. You know,
spiritual support is needed wherever people are divided & separated
and feel that they are alone in their views.One more thing. Some people ask me if I get paid for my political
activist work. I ask in return do they consider giving up something
they want for something of greater value, a sacrifice?
Some say yes. I say a sacrifice would be to give up something for
something of less value. The answer to the first question is:
it is a bargain, not a sacrifice. The bargain is my wage,
I'll collect when we've won.