Leftist girl/boyfriend

[Muzk]

How do I get one? I'm fucking tired of having to be with nazis. (Yeah my last one was one. So what?)

How do I talk to one on the street? "Hi, I'm..." That's a pretty lame way of meeting people. At protests? Dunno.

[Os Cangaceiros]

Two words: horizontal recruitment.

[The Garbage Disposal Unit]

"Hi, my name is _______. Are you into destroying capitalism?"
If they're into wheatpasting as a first date, you're probably set.

[Bright Banana Beard]

Muzk, just ask them to let them know that you are totally into communism.

[Jazzhands]

Bombing an embassy sounds like a perfect first date.:wub::wub::wub:

you had a Nazi girlfriend? tell me more about this, I'm interested in knowing how and why you thought this could possibly be a good idea.

[Invincible Summer]

Start going out with a girl and when you're at the point where she asks if you're into anything kinky, say "communism."

[Magón]

Try picking a chick up at your nearest Leftist/Left leaning coffee shop. Everyone knows only the best looking Leftist Chicks drink their coffee/teas at Left Indie places.

Seriously though, find places that people with the same idea as you might hang out, and see what's swimming in the fishbowl? (I personally just met a chick at my latest house party. So try parties too.)

[Rusty Shackleford]

ITT: Macktivists.

[9]

ITT: Macktivists.
of all the adjectives I can think of to describe macktivists, "gross" is probably the most favorable. I go to great lengths to avoid 'dating' people who are politically active precisely because of the existence of these people.

[Blackscare]

Dude that was the least girlfriendy girlfriend ever. She was some boring apolitical bavarian girl who claimed to be a nazi who picked her nose on tinychat with a constant bored/angry look on her face. NOT A RELATIONSHIP.

Anyway, considering you have mushy troll-politics anyway, just don't worry about bringing politics into it. The worst you'll wind up with is some centrist or center leftist. I've found people with left wing mindsets don't usually click very welll with those of rightwing mindsets, generally over petty social issues. So that sort of automatically separates the wheat from the chaff (IE, tolerable liberals who you can just avoid political talk with versus people you'll endlessly fight with.)

[¿Que?]

I don't let politics define me or the people I choose to associate with. Now, drawing on generalizations of my own experience, it's been a mixed mag both ways.

[Invincible Summer]

I don't let politics define me or the people I choose to associate with.

I've noticed that others on Revleft share this stance. I don't get how you people do it... I wouldn't be able to stand someone who was a misogynist or American Patriot. One's politics tends to be a reflection of their personality and vice versa.

[¿Que?]

I've noticed that others on Revleft share this stance. I don't get how you people do it... I wouldn't be able to stand someone who was a misogynist or American Patriot. One's politics tends to be a reflection of their personality and vice versa.
You should have quoted the whole post. Your answer wouldn't make sense then, tho.

[Invincible Summer]

You should have quoted the whole post. Your answer would make sense then, tho.

Yeah I just wanted to highlight what jogged my memory

[¿Que?]

Yeah I just wanted to highlight what jogged my memory
oops. Edit. internet confusion. Runaway!!!

Nah, that's supposed to say wouldn't. I tend to be lazy sometimes and not preview my posts. sorry.

[praxis1966]

Seriously, I think the worst thing you could possibly do is try and hook up with someone from your organization, if you're in one. It's like an office romance, all that awkwardness if and when you break up. A friend of mine in our org was married to someone else in said org and they wound up divorced. She wound up leaving as a result.

The best advice I could give would actually be the cafe suggestion given above. The only decent indie cafe in my shit hometown that actually had poetry readings and open mic nights was a great source.

[NoOneIsIllegal]

Find a girl who has no propaganda in her head about communism/anarchy (she slept during history class!) and is interested in learning about politics or get her to be interested.

That's what happened with my girl, and it's been awesome. No hard conversion :)

[TwoSevensClash]

craigslist

[black magick hustla]

theres easier ways to get laid than politics

[black magick hustla]

of all the adjectives I can think of to describe macktivists, "gross" is probably the most favorable. I go to great lengths to avoid 'dating' people who are politically active precisely because of the existence of these people.

tbh in the icc there were some people who were married and/or girlfriend/boyfriend deal. idk i guess there is a difference with that than average activist though. i can say for certain that talking about bordiga and the history of the comintern would not get me laid at all

[black magick hustla]

also macktivism is endemic in anarchist circles i can think of many older dudes who sexed up starry eyed freshmen

[Widerstand]

How do I get one? I'm fucking tired of having to be with nazis. (Yeah my last one was one. So what?)

How do I talk to one on the street? "Hi, I'm..." That's a pretty lame way of meeting people. At protests? Dunno.

Go to cafes, events, culture centers, congresses, etc. Talk to ppl. See if there's anyone you like. See where you can go from there.

It shouldn't be much different from meeting other people, except that the venue changes.


ITT: Macktivists.


of all the adjectives I can think of to describe macktivists, "gross" is probably the most favorable. I go to great lengths to avoid 'dating' people who are politically active precisely because of the existence of these people.

There's a difference between being into politics to get laid and wanting to find someone with shared interests/views.


I don't let politics define me or the people I choose to associate with. Now, drawing on generalizations of my own experience, it's been a mixed mag both ways.


I've noticed that others on Revleft share this stance. I don't get how you people do it... I wouldn't be able to stand someone who was a misogynist or American Patriot. One's politics tends to be a reflection of their personality and vice versa.

Urgh, everything up to soc.dem.trash is fine in my book.

[maskerade]

opposites attract. if you want to find a leftist chick, pretend to be a diehard neoliberal prick.

then, after the relationship has gained momentum, convert to communism, and live happily ever after.

[9]

tbh in the icc there were some people who were married and/or girlfriend/boyfriend deal.l
Obviously there will be people who are both politically active who end up hooking up. I think 'macktivists' are more the people who use political issues/engagements/etc. for the purpose of trying to 'pick up' those who are involved.




Originally Posted by 9
of all the adjectives I can think of to describe macktivists, "gross" is probably the most favorable. I go to great lengths to avoid 'dating' people who are politically active precisely because of the existence of these people.
There's a difference between being into politics to get laid and wanting to find someone with shared interests/views.

yeah, of course.

[ed miliband]

Politics can be an okay way to break the ice with somebody of the opposite / same sex, or at least it's worked for me once or twice.

In the first instance this Italian girl started talking to me in a pub, my friend made a remark about not talking to me about politics and the girl responded that she was a communist, much to my friend's suprise (he's a social democrat and thinks communists are silly). We had a long conversation about Errico Maletesta, Gramsci, and Italian history, and I wanted to ask her about Bordiga but I couldn't quite remember his name - I think I called him Borigia or something like that. That was cool.

'Nother time I had a tiny little red and black badge on and a girl asked me what it was about. Then she introduced me to her German friend and we spoke about Rosa Luxemburg for a bit. The German girl though Luxemburg was cool but that communism was unrealistic, then the other girl (who was American) was like 'yeah... well now we got Obama!'

So yeah... know your stuff and don't forget who Bordiga is...

[praxis1966]

In the first instance this Italian girl started talking to me in a pub, my friend made a remark about not talking to me about politics and the girl responded that she was a communist, much to my friend's suprise (he's a social democrat and thinks communists are silly). We had a long conversation about Errico Maletesta, Gramsci, and Italian history, and I wanted to ask her about Bordiga but I couldn't quite remember his name - I think I called him Borigia or something like that. That was cool.

I had the same sort of scenario except it was a café, Gramsci and Croce. She was Italian as well, can't remember from which city exactly. I had a big burly beard back then (looked like a younger, skinny version of somebody off the cover of a book with hammers and sickles on it), and she was a leftist so I definitely think that helped. We hung out a couple of times at said café, until I discovered that she was like 16 (I was 21). I avoided her like the plague after that even though I heard through friends that she and her girlfriends used to show up at the café asking my buddies about me. Two of my scumbag friends even called me from there once, begging me to come 'round and hang out, because apparently she had two "fine ass friends with her" (their words) and weren't interested in talking to them unless I showed up... "They don't want nothin' to do with us dude, they're after you, but I bet we could pick up the leftovers if you hooked up with the Italian chick..." Dudes are awesome, lol...

Anyway, cafés are great for picking up interesting women. Of course, it also helps if you're interesting yourself (I'm pretty well read, not just in politics, but in poetry 'n' shit as well). I definitely met some actual legal women there, lulz...

[¿Que?]

What does politics matter anyway? We all know we choose our mates based on facial angularity and symmetry, and if you happen to be a dude, waist to hip ratio. You guys don't believe in evolution?:lol:

[Quail]

It's always nice to have a partner who's vaguely on your wavelength. Comrade Wolfie and I don't agree on everything, but at least we can have meaningful discussions that don't turn into capitalism vs communism. I like talking about politics, and if I had a partner who completely disagreed with most of my opinions, I don't think I'd enjoy it anywhere near as much.

To meet other leftists, you could see what kind of public meetings there are locally, and get involved with the ones you feel are most important. Where I live, activist meetings almost always involve a drink in the pub afterwards, so they're really good for meeting like-minded people. (I'm not sure how good they are for finding a partner though...)

[Lyev]

So things didn't turn out well in the end then? Sorry to hear that. Personally, unless they are a nazi or Liberal-Democrat or something, then politics are quite inconsequential for me as regards relationships.

[Ele'ill]

How do I get one? I'm fucking tired of having to be with nazis. (Yeah my last one was one. So what?)

How do I talk to one on the street? "Hi, I'm..." That's a pretty lame way of meeting people. At protests? Dunno.

How would you normally meet someone?

Engaging in activities that support leftist or progressive causes. Volunteer. Take classes. Workshops. Get involved a bit with organizing stuff. Cafe's and safe spaces- small talk with people- you shouldn't just go out on a search mission for a leftist SO.

You're not trying to get anyone whose leftist- that's creepy- talk to them see if you want them to be your friend- etc..

[gorillafuck]

How do I get one? I'm fucking tired of having to be with nazis. (Yeah my last one was one. So what?)
It should be pretty easy to date someone who isn't a Nazi, considering that the vast majority of people aren't Nazis.


How do I talk to one on the street? "Hi, I'm..." That's a pretty lame way of meeting people. At protests? Dunno.
lol Macktvism.

I probably wouldn't try to date someone who's politically involved because I don't want people to think I'm a macktivist.

[Bad Grrrl Agro]

I have the hots for a guy who was raised to be a fascist and racist. Then as he grew he thought for himself becoming an anarchist and is getting closer to having a chicana girlfriend who happens to be trans.

[Widerstand]

Honestly, most anarchist girls are just so fucking awesome. Both in attitudes and in looks.

Why the fuck is it that way?

[Quail]

That's because we're the best kind of girl.

[Widerstand]

That's because we're the best kind of girl.

I'm so glad ;3

Love to all anarchist comrades!

Glory to all beer drinking comrades!

[Comrade Wolfie's Very Nearly Banned Adventures]

That's because we're the best kind of girl.

You also get drunk and post on revleft, embarassing me and yourself.

[Quail]

You also get drunk and post on revleft, embarassing me and yourself.
Unfortunately I can't argue. Sigh.

[Widerstand]

You also get drunk and post on revleft, embarassing me and yourself.

dude, embarassment is reactionary because it implies support for the establishment's values

[WeAreReborn]

I guess I will answer seriously since I can't think of anything clever. :( What you should do is just find someone who is logical and rational, so Nazis won't cut it. Then just talk about what you think get them to read up on it and convince them.

[Quail]

dude, embarassment is reactionary because it implies support for the establishment's values
Indeed. He should embrace and enjoy my drunkenness.

[Comrade Wolfie's Very Nearly Banned Adventures]

Indeed. He should embrace and enjoy my drunkenness.

I do sometimes. In bed.

[Widerstand]

I do sometimes. In bed.

:thumbup:

you both are awesome. keep it up.

[manic expression]

How do I talk to one on the street? "Hi, I'm..." That's a pretty lame way of meeting people.
It's only lame if you think it's lame. Once you think it's perfectly acceptable, people will be more comfortable when you talk to them. And lastly, "Hi, I'm..." is OK, but try to switch it up and/or use context...you'll find what works if you get out there enough.

[gorillafuck]

Honestly, most anarchist girls are just so fucking awesome. Both in attitudes and in looks.

Why the fuck is it that way?
That's because anarchists are usually punks and puck rock girls are very often wicked pretty.

[Jazzratt]

dude, embarassment is reactionary because it implies support for the establishment's values You're so right. Fuck the so-called man and his so-called rules about not getting shamefully shitfaced and exposing yourself. Fight the power! I shall live free, traffic cone proudly balanced on my head like a wizards hat as I stand proudly atop the many cans I have vanquished mentula in manos before keeling over.

That may be a little satirical.

[Widerstand]

You're so right. Fuck the so-called man and his so-called rules about not getting shamefully shitfaced and exposing yourself. Fight the power! I shall live free, traffic cone proudly balanced on my head like a wizards hat as I stand proudly atop the many cans I have vanquished mentula in manos before keeling over.

That may be a little satirical.

I love it when people use so-called as a derogatory term.

[Jazzratt]

God damn it, I was rather hoping to have wowed people by adding gravitas to the phrase "dick in hand" by using [probably very badly mangled] latin.

[Zanthorus]

So yeah... know your stuff and don't forget who Bordiga is...

If only this was even halfway close to the truth I'd be set.

[Scary Monster]

You should just try pickin someone up where only people with radical beliefs would go- punk shows (if you like punk "music", that is), protest rallies- shit like that.


Dude that was the least girlfriendy girlfriend ever. She was some boring apolitical bavarian girl who claimed to be a nazi who picked her nose on tinychat with a constant bored/angry look on her face. NOT A RELATIONSHIP.

Anyway, considering you have mushy troll-politics anyway, just don't worry about bringing politics into it. The worst you'll wind up with is some centrist or center leftist. I've found people with left wing mindsets don't usually click very welll with those of rightwing mindsets, generally over petty social issues. So that sort of automatically separates the wheat from the chaff (IE, tolerable liberals who you can just avoid political talk with versus people you'll endlessly fight with.)

Yeah politics shouldnt really matter anyway. But i cant have a conversation about social issues with someone with far-right beliefs or is a libertarian, without gettin a lil pissed off lol