The concept of “Permanent Revolution” is failed theory to begin with, while Marxism-Leninism is not.
Secondly, the reason most Marxists have problems with Trots, is because Trots descend from the Menshevik “Left” Communists Lenin railed against in “Left”-Wing Communism, an Infantile Disorder. They tend to focus far more on purity than results, and thus are the source of countless splits and left-infighting.
Trots generally oppose AES as well, meaning they play into the hands of Western Imperialists, rather than supporting the Global South against Western Imperialism.
Trots are better than liberals, social democrats, and so forth, but there is good reason they are basically only found in the West, while Marxism-Leninism dominates most of the world outside the West, among Marxist strains.
Parties? No. I personally am a Marxist-Leninist, which is the most common example of Marxism in practice. I would say that speaks to its practicality and relevance. If I were you, I would read my reading list (or another comparable ML focused reading list) before joining a party or org, then feeling out local orgs for yourself.
Trots are a strain of Marxism, just like Marxist-Leninists, so there are many groups that adopt either tendency. There are also Maoists, Marxist-Leninist-Maoists, and many other tendencies, so the best thing you can do is read theory, discover what tendency you align with, and find an org that fits that.
The concept of “Permanent Revolution” is failed theory to begin with, while Marxism-Leninism is not.
Secondly, the reason most Marxists have problems with Trots, is because Trots descend from the Menshevik “Left” Communists Lenin railed against in “Left”-Wing Communism, an Infantile Disorder. They tend to focus far more on purity than results, and thus are the source of countless splits and left-infighting.
Trots generally oppose AES as well, meaning they play into the hands of Western Imperialists, rather than supporting the Global South against Western Imperialism.
Trots are better than liberals, social democrats, and so forth, but there is good reason they are basically only found in the West, while Marxism-Leninism dominates most of the world outside the West, among Marxist strains.
Thanks! Do you have groups you recommend in Canada/Quebec?
Parties? No. I personally am a Marxist-Leninist, which is the most common example of Marxism in practice. I would say that speaks to its practicality and relevance. If I were you, I would read my reading list (or another comparable ML focused reading list) before joining a party or org, then feeling out local orgs for yourself.
Trots are a strain of Marxism, just like Marxist-Leninists, so there are many groups that adopt either tendency. There are also Maoists, Marxist-Leninist-Maoists, and many other tendencies, so the best thing you can do is read theory, discover what tendency you align with, and find an org that fits that.
My personal bias is, again, Marxism-Leninism, and here’s my guide again for quick access. Let me know if you have any specific questions!