Re: Fw: What is ISKRA-list? An invite to join us!

["Chris Doss" <itschris13@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Actually, I was wondering if anybody knew of an English or Russian URL for
this Russian organization.  I sent a missive to the Iskra list and all I got
in response was an invocation to "join us!"  Not very helpful.

Chris Doss


>From: "Jay Moore" <research@xxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: marxism@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: "Marxism List" <marxism@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Fw: What is ISKRA-list?  An invite to join us!
>Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 12:12:20 -0500
>
>FYI.  Who are these folks?  Anybody know?  Should I join their List?
>
>Best,
>jay
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <SMye5@xxxxxxx>
>To: <SMye5@xxxxxxx>
>Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 11:38 AM
>Subject: What is ISKRA-list? An invite to join us!
>
>
>Hi comrade,
>
>        You will have received the last two examples of Iskra-list material
>today. If you are interested in workers struggles in Russia (and the
>ex -SU),
>and are also genuinely an anti-sectarian Marxist interested in helping
>prepare for a new October, then please read the short ISKRA aims below, and
>join our community.
>
>
>INVITATION TO JOIN ISKRA--LIST
>
>Hello Comrade ��.
>
>You are invited to join an e-mail discussion group called Iskra-list.
>Here's
>a description of its aims and political basis - and how to get on/off the
>list.
>
>-------------
>AIMS of Iskra-list
>
>1- Iskra-list aims to bring together a variety of revolutionary Marxist
>circles, individuals and groups from all over the world who support the
>process towards a new 'October 1917' revolution, in Russia and ex-USSR
>countries. Lessons from our past demonstrate that any revolution in the
>next
>years must be supported with powerful international solidarity and the
>ability of workers in other countries to spread the revolution.
>
>2- Iskra-list organises practical international solidarity with workers
>struggles in the region. In a world of deep revolutionary fragmentation,
>only
>conscious anti-sectarian collaboration amongst Marxists can assist
>revolution
>and genuine workers democracy. Deeds expose the truth behind words, as
>being
>determines consciousness.
>
>3- Iskra-list discusses relevant theoretical questions such as; Russia in a
>new world of inter-imperialist rivalry; united front tactic; Marxist-bloc
>tactic; revolutionary movements in Russia; the role of trade unions,
>reformism and centrism; economic crisis; the revolutionary party; history
>of
>the Russian revolution, Bolshevism and the Soviet Union; etc.
>
>4- Whether Iskra members are labelled, Communist, Stalinist, Trotskyist,
>Maoist, etc; the list generally bases itself on Lenin's Bolshevism, the
>Russian revolution of 1917; and at least the period of the Comintern whilst
>Lenin was alive. We base ourselves on this height of genuine Marxist unity,
>practice, theory and organisation. History from that point onwards is open
>to
>discussion. We also recognise that mistakes, some serious, were made by the
>Bolshevik leaders too.
>
>5- Conduct is of genuine comradeship and anti-sectarianism based on the
>above. Differences should normally be expressed in terms of political
>characterisation on the question at hand, not in sectarian labelling, nor
>in
>general write-offs of this or that brand of Marxism, or of personal abuse.
>The moderator will give one private warning to those going over the top,
>then
>one warning publicly on the list. Third time means instant removal for a
>period decided by the moderator. Sexist, racist, ultra-nationalist,
>antisemitic or homophobic comments get the same treatment.
>
>------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>If you choose to join, you will receive email messages from other
>Iskra-list
>members, and your own questions or comments will automatically be received
>by
>all list members.
>
>You may join by visiting     http://www.onelist.com/subscribe/Iskra
>
>If you are not already a ONElist member, you will need to complete a quick
>and free registration process before joining the community.
>
>When joining the community, you may choose to read messages via email or by
>visiting the ONElist Web site at      http://www.onelist.com/
>
>If you do not wish to join the Iskra-list, please ignore this message.
>
>In comradeship,
>
>Steve Myers - Iskra-list
>
>ps - alternatively, just inform me at SMye5@xxxxxxx that you wish to join
>ISKRA-list, and I will do it for you. If you join this way, it would be
>nice
>to hear a little about who you are.
>

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