Greetings from Texas, Comrades!

[Engel]

Greetings comrades! I am Scott and I am from Houston, Texas. Though I grew up in a Republican house hold, upon my adolescence I begin to explore different world views for myself. As I learned more I became frustrated with the gross consumerism and exploitation of the working class that goes on in the USA. As a result I read in to Marxism-Leninism and found that I shared many of the same beliefs. So ever since then I have identified as a communist and have had many intelligent discussions with other left wingers around my community. That's probably enough about me so I will sign out comrades!

[Garret]

Welcome to you!

Are you in the 'CPUSA"? I'm afraid you'll find most of us don't like them for backing the Democrats and all.

[Dzerzhinsky's Ghost]

I hope the CPUSA thing is a joke or you're just young or something. I am also curious to read your posts and hear about the struggles in Texas; such an odd state indeed.

Doobedoo, welcome comrade.

[Engel]

The CPUSA thing is just cause it's the only large leftist party in my part of Texas. I disagree with their backing of the Democrats and the war in Libya. Texas is an "odd" state to say the least. Lots of great natural resources but a very strange place. Still not as weird as Louisiana mind you, but close :laugh:

[Islamosocialist]

A Communist from Texas! I like this very much. :) Good job thinking differently than your surroundings. I find that impressive even if it's a capitalist in a communist country who does so.

[Engel]

It's tough at times. I wouldn't say I openly discuss it except around my friend from the Czech Republic and an Argentine I know. Outside of them there really aren't that many socialists here. Lots of Democrats who believe that they are liberal even though Obama is anything but. I see that you're from former Yugoslavia? What was it like? I have a neighbor from there but I haven't had the opportunity to ask him about it.

[Islamosocialist]

It's tough at times. I wouldn't say I openly discuss it except around my friend from the Czech Republic and an Argentine I know. Outside of them there really aren't that many socialists here. Lots of Democrats who believe that they are liberal even though Obama is anything but. I see that you're from former Yugoslavia? What was it like? I have a neighbor from there but I haven't had the opportunity to ask him about it.

It's... we have a painful history but... not for nothing.

Think of Yugoslavia as like the ring from "Lord of the Rings".

We all fights for our preciousss... they tries to take our preciousss...

But the times of peace, when we get to enjoy each other and our beautiful part of the world... nothing compares.

The rest... we survived. So... why think of it? It does no one any good.

[Iraultzaile Ezkerreko]

The ISO has a branch in Houston (http://internationalsocialist.org/branches.html). Dunno if that's your flavor or not, but they will let you know about actions and you can discuss leftist politics with them.

[Commissar Rykov]

The ISO has a branch in Houston (http://internationalsocialist.org/branches.html). Dunno if that's your flavor or not, but they will let you know about actions and you can discuss leftist politics with them.
Anything is better than the CPUSA. That garbage party made me leave leftist politics for a while because it was more interested in being a part of the Democratic Party Camp and could care less about actual Proletarian concerns.

[Geiseric]

Nice to have you around! one word of advice would be not to rush to label yourself as part of a tendency, and to always question your own politics.

[Le Socialiste]

Welcome! I've been to Texas several times (though I only got to see that which was situated in and around the various towns I visited). What's it like living there? I only have the faintest idea.

[GPDP]

Welcome! I've been to Texas several times (though I only got to see that which was situated in and around the various towns I visited). What's it like living there? I only have the faintest idea.

Contrary to popular belief, there is no one "Texas" lifestyle. For instance, I live in the southernmost part of the state, and it's wildly different from, say, Austin, a mere five hours away from me. Sure, large swathes are sparsely populated, and there are indeed areas that fit the typical Texas stereotype, but other areas, such as where I live, may as well be a different state altogether.

As such, a better question would be asking what it's like living in Houston. I've never gone there personally, but I imagine it'd be quite different from an archetypal town like, say, Lubbock.

[Engel]

Welcome! I've been to Texas several times (though I only got to see that which was situated in and around the various towns I visited). What's it like living there? I only have the faintest idea.
I can't speak for the state as a whole but living in Houston is for the most part nice, aside from the scores of Bible thumping Republicans. We have a very lovely pine forest in the area, art and science museums in the Montrose area, many centers for concerts and other preforming arts. The port in Houston is the 3rd largest in the USA I believe. Houston is the petrochem capital of the USA. It's very hot and humid here in the summer and winters aren't cold but just less hot. :lol: We are right near the Gulf coast so we get to enjoy the beauty of its beaches and marshes. All told I enjoy it here. :)

[ColonelCossack]

I don't know much about the CPUSA, but I know it's easier to join than any communist party here in the UK. The have a massive red button saying "JOIN US" on their website.

btw, welcome, comrade!