Learn to see things that aren’t “leftist” as radical. There are powerful
social spaces that aren’t legible to the state—like auntie networks—that will
always be the backbone of social life
It means expand what you consider radical. They may be fighting for the same thing without calling themselves “leftist.”
Auntie network is a great example. This is not something that’s overtly branded as “leftist” and yet it’s an essential part of our struggle for bodily autonomy. That’s what they mean.
supporting an auntie network is not settling for less. it’s actually settling for more. who gives a shit what they say they are? tankies say they’re leftist, but they don’t seek the same ends. auntie networks might not say they’re anything but they’re seeking what we’re seeking.
does that make sense? hope this clears it up a bit!
Read it again.
It means expand what you consider radical. They may be fighting for the same thing without calling themselves “leftist.”
Auntie network is a great example. This is not something that’s overtly branded as “leftist” and yet it’s an essential part of our struggle for bodily autonomy. That’s what they mean.
supporting an auntie network is not settling for less. it’s actually settling for more. who gives a shit what they say they are? tankies say they’re leftist, but they don’t seek the same ends. auntie networks might not say they’re anything but they’re seeking what we’re seeking.
does that make sense? hope this clears it up a bit!