Why should I have to hide my beliefs? I understand the concept of not making everything political, but everything that effects us is political. Or at least there is a political root cause of the situation/dilemma/what have you. If someone says something obviously wrong based on any sort of capitalist critique or dialectic material reason, then I should absolutely be able to shut them down and say why they are wrong. Regardless of if it is racist, classist, etc, they should be stopped and told otherwise, especially if in front of others. (If outnumbered obviously be cautious).
I’m tired of feeling not able to speak up about the oppression and fear and imperialism and colonialism and police state and the stupid libs and republicans and whatever. I don’t see any reason to hide if these asshole don’t have to.
I think the challenges are working through the powerful emotions that caused many of us to become communists in the first place, and becoming flexible enough to turn Marxist terminology on or off. No one is really going to care if you say things like, “I think it’s time that bosses and politicians step aside so that working people can control things for once” in a neutral or cheerful tone of voice.
Maybe this sounds too cucked, but I’ve found it easier to be forthright about my communism in casual conversations as I’ve integrated it more fully into myself, rather than allowing it to be a dumping ground for anger and frustration.
Also, getting involved with a real-life organization should help you be more vocal.