In that case, there is in fact a functional difference. A wrecker operates from a bad faith position, they have no potential to play a part in productive processes within a party. Someone who is ideologically misguided or socially awkward is not operating from a bad faith position, they want to be a part of the movement and contribute positively, but presently cannot do so because they are not well integrated to socialist values; on some level this is going to be a problem with all newcomers to serious socialist organizing. All of us suffer the consequences of alienation under capitalism. Getting people on the same page is like 90% of the struggle for bringing about class consciousness, there’s no getting around the difficult social work that has to be put in.
In that case, there is in fact a functional difference. A wrecker operates from a bad faith position, they have no potential to play a part in productive processes within a party. Someone who is ideologically misguided or socially awkward is not operating from a bad faith position, they want to be a part of the movement and contribute positively, but presently cannot do so because they are not well integrated to socialist values; on some level this is going to be a problem with all newcomers to serious socialist organizing. All of us suffer the consequences of alienation under capitalism. Getting people on the same page is like 90% of the struggle for bringing about class consciousness, there’s no getting around the difficult social work that has to be put in.
this is why many orgs have required lessons + education before they grant full membership.
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