Marcus wrote:

“I do not think that the hostility clause is the cause of our low membership “

 

Opposing all other political parties is not the problem, no,  but the present interpretation (and not all members interpret it this way) gives the impression that we oppose all those workers speaking out against capitalism.

We appear hostile to all workers taking an interest in their social surroundings.

We all know that the concept of ‘Socialism’ is again becoming popular and acceptable. For example, there is a #socialistsunday hashtag on twitter, mostly Labour party members but not all. This would be a good place for the SPGB to become known amongst people who believe that they are socialists and are seeking solutions. Some are very close to the SPGB position

Can you see the obvious problem?  Hostility to all these workers? Refuse to follow or retweet even though we agree with most of what they are saying?  The SPGB is  immediately alienated

This is why the party is unattractive.

This quote from Albert Einstein is often used against reformism but it applies also to the SPGB

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”