SocialistPunk
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Truer words could not be spoken. SS and HollyHead.
I think I detect the beginning of a call to arms.
I was reminded by a party friend that I was in the party for about 6 or 7 years. It could be time for me to come back.
I am seriously considering.Hi ALB and The Old Grey Whistle,
I still live in the North East.
As I stated I still consider myself a socialist and I still read the Standard.
Recently I have found myself becoming more and more pissed off with what is going on in the world and the inability of people to realise they are being screwed big time.
There is a lot of frustration and anger out there, that much I do know which is kinda encouraging. Although it seems mainly aimed at bankers.
Given that we are in a world wide recession, a big one at that. If the SPGB and companion parties around the world can’t make significant progress with the case for socialism, then I fear it may never be achieved.
That could be me being pessimistic?Hello to everyone, just joined.
I’ve been watching this forum on and off for a few months and thought, why not get in there.
I used to be a member of the SPGB North East branch going back a few years. I had been exposed to the party in my early teens by my dad who was friends with a party member (both miners).
I joined mid nineties after my younger brother died, as a result of NHS negligence and cost cutting.
I was twenty five and angry and wanted to do something, get active. I ended up joining, encouraged by a local party member who is now a very good friend.
My point is that I spent two years in the branch, writing letters, talking with people, helping to contest a few elections. While there were some hard working individuals, I felt the majority were content simply to be in a social club where like minded “revolutionaries” swapped complaints about capitalism and lamented the good old days when they had more members etc.
I often felt hindered when trying to put forward ideas for promotional activities, but got no alternatives from my critics.
I ended up drifting away from the party, as I expect many do. I still consider myself a socialist and put the case forward when I find it warranted.
I agree that the party approach needs updating, and that far too much time is devoted to fruitless argument with left wing groups.
If I come up with any suggestions I will post them on this forum.
Hope to chat with you lot soon.
