A Message To The Left

Almost everyone on the left wants a stateless, classless, moneyless society, but despite their desire to move away from identity politics, their differences in principles and values inevitably create the very identity politics they're trying to escape. Although they strive for a unified goal, their disparate perspectives on how to achieve it lead to internal divisions.

The leftist movement, encompassing communists, socialists, and anarchists, or simplified left libertarians and left authoritarians, is characterized by fundamental and irreconcilable differences in ideology, values, and strategies, exposing their lack of oneness and revealing frail alliances between the various groups.

_Major Identity Politics Fault Lines_

- __Cultural Identity__

    - __Identity and Culture__: Neo-indigenous and indigenous perspectives clash over values, culture, and sovereignty.

    - __Race and Ethnicity__: Tensions arise between whites and non-whites, regardless of European ancestry.

    - __Philosophical Orientations__: Leftists diverge on European vs. non-European thought, patriarchal vs. matriarchal vs. egalitarian perspectives, and LGBTQIA+ vs. heterosexual identities.

- __Social Identity__

    - __Education and Elitism__: Educated and uneducated leftists experience conflicts.

    - __Authenticity and Intent__: Leftists confront pseudo-leftists, including false friends and opportunists.

- __Ideological Identity__

    - __Voluntary vs. Mandatory Responsibility__: Communists prioritize collective well-being, anarcho-communists emphasize individual freedom, and socialists seek balance.

    - __Theory and Practice__: Leftists debate the value of theoretical discussions.

    - __Strategic Approaches__: Activist-misanthropes, collectivists, and left libertarians differ from non-misanthropes, individualists, and left authoritarians.

_Categorized Divisions_ or _Minor Identity Politics_

_Economic/Structural_

1. Voluntary vs. Mandatory Responsibility: Communists (mandatory), Anarcho-Communists (voluntary), Socialists (balance)

_Theoretical and Practical_

1. Theory and Practice: Pro-theory vs. Anti-theory

_Social/Cultural_

1. Identity and Culture: Neo-indigenous vs. Indigenous perspectives

2. Race and Ethnicity: Caucasian vs. Non-white and Anti-white tensions

3. Philosophical Orientations: European vs. Non-European thought, Patriarchal vs. Matriarchal vs. Egalitarian

_Interpersonal/Strategic_

1. Education and Elitism: Educated vs. Uneducated

2. Authenticity and Intent: Leftists vs. Pseudo-leftists

3. Strategic Approaches: Activist-Misanthropes vs. Non-Misanthropes, Collectivists vs. Individualists, Left Libertarians vs. Left Authoritarians

Here's what the heads of communism thought

"Socialists consider the state as a necessary evil; anarchists consider it an unnecessary evil." - Marx

"Anarchism is the negation of socialism." - Engels

"Anarcho-communism is a utopian dream, impossible to achieve." - Engels

"Anarchism was a subclass of socialism, but its ideas were primitive, incomplete, and lacking in consistency." - Lenin

"Anarcho-communism is a naive, primitive, and reactionary ideology." - Lenin

"Anarcho-communism would lead to the domination of the strongest and most ruthless." - Lenin

"Anarchism is the ideology of individualistic nihilism, serving the interests of the exploiters and leading to the strengthening of the bourgeoisie's power." - Stalin

"The anarchist-communist ideology is a menace to the proletariat, as it undermines the necessity of a centralized state." - Stalin

"The anarchist and liberal styles of socialism are utterly harmful." - Mao

"The anarchist-communist style of socialism is utterly harmful and would lead to chaos." - Mao

My Final Thoughts

Recognizing these divisions is crucial for constructive dialogue, temporary alliances, and cooperation among leftists. By understanding these differences, leftists can work together more effectively towards their shared goal of a more egalitarian society.

The left's focus on identity politics has led to a shift away from universalist ideals, causing fragmentation and division within the movement. This shift has resulted in a lack of common ground and an inability to form broad alliances. To move forward, the left must find a balance between recognizing and addressing specific injustices and promoting a unified vision for a more egalitarian society.