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I think one of the principle problems with engaging in electoralism is that it rapidly takes over the entire movement. Opposition to it is coming from a place of trying to get people away from the electoralism that is the obsession of liberals and into the much more effective actions of organising.
That's not to say that I disagree. I do agree that some electoralism plays a role in an overall movement. But active opposition to it is a healthy way of repeatedly keeping the movement separate from liberalism and focused on growth through organising.
You lost me at electoralism didn't read the rest
That's cool, electoralism is not everyone's cup of tea =). It's one of the options though. Please elaborate on the options you consider superior.
I think one of the principle problems with engaging in electoralism is that it rapidly takes over the entire movement. Opposition to it is coming from a place of trying to get people away from the electoralism that is the obsession of liberals and into the much more effective actions of organising.
That's not to say that I disagree. I do agree that some electoralism plays a role in an overall movement. But active opposition to it is a healthy way of repeatedly keeping the movement separate from liberalism and focused on growth through organising.
That's fair!