PSL and ANSWER are notorious for co-opting organically created mass struggles; they routinely insert themselves into events related to the fights of oppressed peoples, and make their brand excessively visible so that they can gain in fundraising and recruitment. This is an observation I’ve heard from former PSL members who’ve become disillusioned with the org’s lack of willingness to do anything more than what’s necessary for maintaining its own business model; as has become the default for mainstream leftist orgs in the USA, PSL and its leader Brian Becker seek to organize for its own sake. Which amounts to a practice of opportunism.
Beware Rainer is untrustworthy IMO. Crypto-patsoc. Don't get me wrong like some Maoists he has good analysis of things at times but he also goes off the deep end indulging all kinds of deviation. I wouldn't believe any kind of intra-left drama he's selling and would be inclined to dismiss him out of hand.
Ok but this is what i'm trying to avoid doing here, i acknowledge that he has not always had the best takes but i am interested in learning exactly how and why he is wrong on this particular issue. Because sometimes valid criticism can come from dubious sources.
Beware Rainer is untrustworthy IMO. Crypto-patsoc. Don't get me wrong like some Maoists he has good analysis of things at times but he also goes off the deep end indulging all kinds of deviation. I wouldn't believe any kind of intra-left drama he's selling and would be inclined to dismiss him out of hand.
Ok but this is what i'm trying to avoid doing here, i acknowledge that he has not always had the best takes but i am interested in learning exactly how and why he is wrong on this particular issue. Because sometimes valid criticism can come from dubious sources.
True and I think I misread your post. Your question is quite valid but I can offer no insight.