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razboz
4th October 2007, 04:40
Should there exist some kind of general timetable for revolutionary action that would set certain imperative deadlines by which to cary out such action?

Such a timetable would estblish a more exact idea of the sequence of events that would lead to revolution and eventually the instalation of a leftist system of governence. If on the one side this would give everyone a good idea of where we are and where we should go from there, it owuld also constrict a more organic and adaptable strategy. However i feel that it is important to establish some framework in order to give actions a pointed and clear direction.

Also it could act as a unifying agent seeing as most divergences between the braches of the Left stem from what a post-revolution society should look like rather than actual methods by which to attain such a society.

Forward Union
4th October 2007, 12:21
There's no way we'd be able to stick to a timeline, but a long term strategy would bea good idea.

Every group should have a clear plan of how they intend to get from the current situation (capitalism 2007, not Russian Feudalism 1916) to their goal. Because, often I find that groups have completely lost sight of "the destruction of capitalism" for some, it's a joke, a fantasy. A bit like "heaven". Instead they focus on going from stunt to stunt. They leaflet, then they hold a banner, then they have a gig, then they leaflet, all with some general plan of 'getting more members' or something. Some groups have campaigns and initiatives, but again, they are often not a part of a long term strategy. They are one-off things, intended to improve an internal fault (lack of members, or links with the community)

Timetables should be drawn up for single actions. If you have an action planned, and people have tasks to do (write up leaflets, print of leaflets post call-outs, whatever) deadlines should be set, and punishments issued for not hitting them,