Indeed, there was room enough in entities like the late 19th century SPD for a spectacularly wide variety of view points that I think reflects a certain pragmatism that can only be inspired by an earnest commitment to the socialist vision. My own views are that the movement as a whole is best served by systematically integrating the economic struggle ("worker's movement") with the political (of which voting is actually an after thought), but I also understand and respect comrades who disagree.