There is a difference between the DSA's tactic of entryism into the Democratic Party as a method of reformism and participation in electoralism under the banner of a workers party practicing Democratic Centralism. They both might be participating in electoralism, but only the workers party is doing so to weaken support for the state and build support for a revolutionary movement.

[–] redchert@lemmygrad.ml 15 points 2 days ago

Important distinction that usually gets ignored by the pro-electoral crowd (actually the reform crowd)

[–] CoolerOpposide@hexbear.net 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I 100% agree and would like to see a DSA turn to democratic centralism once the internal contradictions of the org come to fruition. The most active cadre are Marxists by a significant majority, and a fair number of those either believe in democratic centralism or are not opposed to it if that’s the direction the org takes.

At that point in time I would say the stakes of entryism into the Dems would be much higher. At this point in time the stakes of participating in electoralism are more along the lines of socialists being granted the legitimacy that comes inherently to the American public when you are engaged in politics at a somewhat noticeable scale and don’t appear as just some fringe group. It’s not organizing in and of itself, but it’s certainly helpful that people know who you are and that other people out there believe the same things they do. Unfortunately, electoralism is culture to Americans and something they actually pay some attention to. It sucks that it’s a good way to reach people and let them know you exist