Socialist Progressives
In reply to the discussion: What led you to socialism? [View all]TBF
(32,012 posts)my dad was in a union (working in a metal factory back in the midwest) in the 70s. I painted strike signs as a kid and listened to his thoughts "the union isn't perfect but we wouldn't have anything without it". I did well in school and made it through undergrad and grad school with scholarships, grants, and small loans. I didn't really get involved in politics other than showing up to vote dem for presidents. When Barack Obama came along I worked on the campaign - I thought he could put pressure on in Washington to reverse the effects of 30 years of very conservative rule. When he either refused or was unable to do that I started to do more reading online and met some communists. Two Americas, Chlamor, Blindpig - these folks encouraged me to do more reading and really question everything I've ever learned. I was open to that because I had read the Manifesto in high school and thought it brilliant but impractical. Well, I'm done being practical now.
Cheers!