Yeah, that is pretty much the only example There have been plenty of discussions before of course, but the rule seems to be that they're only published after they're over. This attitude is of course part of the problem. But compared to many other organisations, the CWI is indeed a lot better in many aspects. Did I get a good response? Well, that depends. For example, at an international summerschool my contribution to the discussion on the topic of the transitional program, which was at the time much less developed but also arguing for democracy, was only replied in the sum up as "burning the bridges" or some such. Then again, I also often got positive feedback from more rank and file members. We've a long way to go
Did you get a good response? I tend to think that CWIers would be all for open political discussions because i've noticed they seem to be proud of the time the character of China was discussed in SocialismToday. Which is the only example of an openly published discussion that comes to mind.
I have been at occasions. Sadly, the Dutch section is rather small and faces its own limitations. Above that I'm more or less isolated in my region. So, I'm stuck with agitating these points at the occasional Belgian conference or German branch meetings I sometimes frequent.
I was an SP member i was in the same branch as Coggy who i think you met in Belgium. I'm not a member currently, probably will be again though. Funny i was just about to pm you i've read a couple posts of yours about party democracy and couldn't agree more, i was wondering if you've ever agitated for this within the CWI?
Say comrade, are you in the Irish SP? Your posts on the CWI make me wonder
