Oh, I definitely have some gripes with the party. Just because we split from PCB doesn’t mean every problem in the old party has been overcome. But, to me, that’s all the more reason to stay: I believe we need to build a Marxist-Leninist party that is recognized as a dominant force within the left-wing. This requires that we are ruthless in our self-criticism in order to refine our organizational methods. I want to be a part in this, because I honestly believe that, in time, we’ll get there. But I know I’m not in a place where I can devote myself to this, not without making personal sacrifices I’m not willing to make. Still, feels bad.

I’m sorry to hear that, mate. Hope you feel better soon! I know no one will think any negative of this, but it isn’t really about other people: it’s about me. I know how much work we have to do, especially with the recent split and the elections coming up next year (it’s going to be a real shitshow, with a high likelyhood of the far-right winning again). I wanted to be a part of making our party an hegemonic force in the left-wing like we were in the first half of the 20th century. And, well, I know the party won’t be going anywhere in two years, but still.