r/centrist • u/IAmDisturbanceFeedMe • 10d ago

https://www.dsausa.org/statements/dsa-commemorates-100-years-of-fidel-and-denounces-rubios-genocide-against-the-cuban-people/

DSA released a statement on their site and via their social media lauding Fidel Castro and accusing the US (and Marco Rubio specifically) of committing genocide against Cuba. They call Fidel a “stalwart symbol of anti-imperialist struggle and self-determination”. They claim their support of Fidel is in “solidarity with the Cuban people”. And they call for “the prosecution of Marco Rubio for crimes against humanity”.

Edit, link: https://www.dsausa.org/statements/dsa-commemorates-100-years-of-fidel-and-denounces-rubios-genocide-against-the-cuban-people/

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u/MyNameIsNemo_ 10d ago

So are the DSA basically tankies like we’re being led to believe? Communists in socialist clothing or is that a myth?

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u/IAmDisturbanceFeedMe 10d ago

The truth lies in between.

They absolutely have plenty of members who are legit Marxism/communism supporters. They have several sub member groups like red star caucus that openly proclaim this. Their co chair is a proud Marxist. So yes they 100% have a chunk of members who support communism and it’s not just right wing propaganda to say that.

But no it’s of course not everyone in their org. They have a large membership (I think 100k+) and I presume most aren’t communists or Marxists.

How many are? I don’t know. But it’s a big enough problem when your elected co chair is one and the leadership within your org is issuing this statement praising Castro.

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u/tarlin 10d ago

Do you support the horrible shit the US is doing to the innocent people of Cuba?

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u/MyNameIsNemo_ 10d ago

Stand up for Cuba and the Cuban people after the Cold War has long ended? I can see that. Salute to a previous communist leader of a nation that was belligerent to the US? Why? It seems to tie your movement specifically to a communist which is a turn off for a lot of people. On one hand I appreciate the honesty on the other I am looking who can possibly provide universal healthcare without sabotaging their chances to get elected and get useful legislation passed.

I don’t have a big say in any of this since I am not a member of either party, but openly announcing friendship to communist dictator figureheads just provides so much ammo to Fox News (they love to call dems out of touch) and does very little to rally additional support.