Recently, the problem of factionalism amongst leftist has been growing even more profound. On the UWM campus there exists at least three separate groups touting a similar ideology. The main problem seems to be a lack of leadership, and idea of purpose amongst these groups.
Here on campus, SDS takes the role of the only major "revolutionary" group. They can boast the largest members, and yet groups such as "Progressive students of Milwaukee" and the "Revolutionary Students Union" and the SDS-splitter "Act Everywhere" still regularly hold meetings, rallies, etc. While these groups are filled with bright, charismatic students, and they generally put on a good protest, their stubborn refusal to take part in the legitimate affairs of UWM continue to damn them to inefficiency. In a sense, they are paper tigers.
At first glance, one would assume these rebellious groups are filled with the "typical college hippie," at once as equally taken with the movement as the image. They are in fact, filled with well-meaning and seasoned student activists. The man-power SDS can call up for a protest or speak-out is impressive if not a bit frightening.
These groups suffer from what I'll called "left revisionism." Their hatred of "the system" causes them to shun any chance of gaining legitimate power on campus, thus doing more harm to the leftist movement than any conservative group could do. While many paramount leaders are arguing whether or not to even vote in the student elections, conservative groups on campus are running, and electing their candidates to powerful positions within the government.
Victory!
13 years ago
