have always considered myself an optimist, even in the worst circumstances, try to see the glass as half full. In politics, do the same, although the winds rampant conservatives believe in the urgent need to create an organized response of the Left to build a new discourse and practices that create new dynamics in our island nation.
Despite this optimism that I try to apply we must recognize that the almost continuous setbacks left the Canary Islands in recent electoral contests have favored certain process of settling in the heart of many political organizations that, as a giant sieve, has been slowly leaving many with little real activism. In fact much of which constitute only a small hard core led by a leader surrounded by some followers unredeemed. Within these small groups of political failures always blame the outside (no one will question the leader), the key is always in a town that is awaiting a mysterious signal to exit in a rush to vote for any option and the purer and hard is this the better. But by following this proposal can often get a new talegazo and implementation of policy following decanting process which emerge new members of the organization and the remaining sediments become less but more and more compact, more isolated from reality. Precisely the isolation from society is a fundamental factor to consider when seeing the enormous difficulties in a process of unity on the left in the Canary Islands, causing the personal likes and dislikes are the priority when making political action.
not want to fool anyone talking about a magic formula to prevent this situation of marginalization of the left canaria is prolonged. I believe that you can only reach the citizens through the proximity with people, work, honesty, seriousness, the exercise of internal democracy, good external communication and plurality. Everything is based on reaching people for real, everyday problems usually have more to do with many of the great problems of mankind based on the exploitation of man and nature, ignorance, lack of freedom or manipulated democracy leaves much to be desired. Solve these problems and provide the tools to society to exercise their rights is the right way to build a village.
I am convinced that in the Canaries there are organizations that are getting through these simple premises, getting more and more people especially at the municipal level. Yes we can is a good example of this work is nearby, the town that never stops, offering viable alternatives. We have chosen to begin this exciting process in Tenerife, in localities where previous work had a real presence. People from different areas and sensitivities within the left, some more green, others red or more nationally but in the end people out of a common house, with all the difficulties and benefits. Yet if we are to achieve the profound change that the Canaries need we will have to put all eggs in one basket
I think most of my friends and colleagues know that they, over the years, I have opted for unity of action on the left as the best tool to achieve effective transformation of society in which I live. My personal experience in the Canary Students Union has done more than assert themselves in that idea. The contemporary history we can also illustrate this way with dozens of successful examples of unit processes. You can easily trace the success of the FLN in Algeria, Chile's Popular Unity, the Sandinista Front in Nicaragua, the 26th of July Movement in Cuba and most recently the Frente Amplio in Uruguay. All processes are different in different realities but demonstrate the effectiveness of the unit of action. In the Canaries the brief but intense process of the Union del Pueblo Canario remains one of the main paradigms of much of our left, they would all have different UPC continued his way. I probably am guilty of being naive and simplistic but I've always believed that the unit itself generates a very positive effect on organizations that implement it, is like a natural restorative and revitalizing the left.
I am convinced that today Tenerife Yes we can is in line decided in favor of the unit, a position that has held since its inception, as well as organizations that formed in the beginning. In this sense, the meetings and active approaches with different parties, groups and individuals in search strategies Common has been one of our hallmarks.
few months ago offered to colleagues from the United Left in Tenerife to integrate fully into if you can keep your body as sovereign organization and work as a separate item. This proposal I think was misinterpreted by some to produce it because it was based on a preliminary analysis of the current status of both organizations and their own internal processes that are experienced within the UI.
Truth to open your house to share fully on an equal footing, offering work closely with many people who have always shared so many different fights I do not think an attack, rather a sign confidence. More so when even bet Yes you can do from clear campaign for IU in the national and European elections where we do not currently intend to introduce.
Izquierda Unida, immersed in an interesting process of recasting, was in itself an example of that unity of which I speak. Precisely has been the gradual breakdown of internal plurality among various factions within the federation one of the factors to be taken into account in the ongoing electoral setback, I think IU will beat pretty much agree with me. At the same classmates who speak of "absorption" or "hostile takeover" should be asked if they value Likewise the process of recasting their own, which invite multiple organizations to join in a common house, I guess not, at least I do not see it.
is clear that a well made unit process creates excitement and enhances the performance of any given party and in 2011 I am convinced that there would be a shock to even greater power than we already give. But we must from premises honest and a clear willingness to drive. In recent months efforts have been made in this way from different places and with different motives, movements which to me at least I arouse great sympathy.
A special moment
Canary attends a situation political, economic and social exceptional. The crisis of capitalism has beaten us with great strength, allowing more light on whether it is our absolute dependence, the focus of our weakness. The figures for public discontent with the ruling class are as record unemployment, marginalization and insecurity increases. Also in recent decades there is a growing sector of society increasingly critical of the development model that is to be implemented in the Canaries, willing to stand up to big development plans in these islands at all costs.
The three major parties are in a difficult situation, lack of funding for major institutions Islander generate enormous friction between the various levels of the local and national dues have provided high-profile breaches as the Marquis de La Oliva in the PP or CC drip affiliate to other formations.
In the case of the PSOE, which formally could be seen as a possible alternative for "progressive", currently undergoing a deep process of internal collapse with CC Covenanters across sectors, sponsored from Madrid, in front of a scarce and critical response to emerging official line. A tension that becomes evident when one follows the trail of "dead" politicians more or less alive, that this organization has been left as it passes through several towns. At the moment of truth is evidence that the PSOE, where rules for a long time, works the same way cacique and corrupt than the other two formations, with many examples of this in our island terrain. To this we must add the wear of the last years of the Zapatero government and anti-social measures they are taking. Locally
a notable increase of public discontent with some institutions have been weakened by the economic crisis. This situation of shrinking budgets for the first time in many years, prevented large-scale buying of votes was given shortly before each election in the form of mass employment agreements, openings, several parties and feasts. We must also take into account, to signal the exceptional weakness of a dominant political class, which currently provide a significant surveys among the public discrediting of the major parties, which unfortunately are often the only answer the rampant absenteeism. Against this must and can offer alternatives.
premises of an optimist for the unit.
We need to respond to this gloomy picture. When people left without a card-party-talks a bit it becomes clear that almost everyone is clear that unity is necessary. But I think that would be a mistake and deception to again offer citizenship process "formally unitary" ending one minute after the last ballot counted. That is not unity, is a simple coalition to take votes, identical to those that can settle between organizations on the right.
bet to talk about everything and everyone, add to all serious organizations that may be interested in an eco-socialist political common front, to value the name or names to be taken if this is the stumbling block ... but if you really talk of change must be real change, and organic sense. In that line I need an effort to take the process beyond the executive of the parties or the leaders. A Despite executive become common, which serve to coordinate the day to day, we should also go for unitary assemblies of militants where major decisions are taken democratically and agreements. A large assemblies where, even when they go views of organizations, have to convince with arguments to a common membership will give the face and can not be seen as a flock that will support en masse to their leaders blindly. Yes you can we have this very clear from the beginning and from 2007 until now we have developed more than seven large assemblies that have been the main voice of the match, the next one in October.
This asamblearismo so historically linked to leftist ideas can help avoid some of the harmful effects of the decantation of which I spoke above, which makes an organization of five people have the same capacity as a collective decision of hundred based on their personal franchise sold to exchange for one output, a corruption of the political action that says little for the left. No brand may be worth more than the group. I am rooting for add, add real, thinking beyond May 2011, convincing everyone, starting with us and we ¬ ¬-left of Tenerife to reach our entire society, thinking about a real transformation of our society. More complex spread on a list and establish a short program, as has been done on previous occasions with the results we already know, but a change of action that I believe that people can perceive positively. At the end of the day about being clear on the commitment to unity, to demonstrate an enduring set will work which can only be set by a militant unit effort, to help eliminate suspicions and personal grudges.
addition to these we must be honest and set realistic as possible criteria to choose who will represent us on the institutions based on your job and your career. I do not think we should apply the same way chameleon coalition model to all areas, regardless of the actual presence of each party in this sense every organization should be autonomous in their local area to establish partnerships and best strategies. The nomination ghosts, not just real presence on the ground even the smallest municipal work is a clear example of what not to do on the left alternative if you hope to earn respect city, but unfortunately is a bad habit common.
is also very important to do an exercise of prudence, especially avoiding public statements against any organization, especially if we talk about unity and supposedly bet on it. Frankly I am shocked to hear some interviews where he talks about the positive unit while at the same time throw all kinds of baseless allegations more or less veiled against other organizations, which in no way assist this process, unless the interest is precisely there is no unity. This type of "bipolarity" policy only serves to satisfy the impulses and personal hatred against certain people, which has very little political.
We must plan for this goal of unity as something immediate and global, as if in May 2011 was over the world. Let us the ability to adapt and shape it according to the rhythms of the organizations, the circumstances or spaces. Do the right thing, step by step but always in the same way, using a lot of education inside and outside the process. We need to break many old grudges and distrust were shattered only with the day-to-day, joint action. Put everything on the table, willing and want to tell me what it takes, I am convinced that many and many more are also on the work. Let's give them a real shock to the chiefs and their friends.
Beginning with your feet on the ground. For a minimum agreements.
I see the elections of 2011 with some hope. I think if we do our job properly we can progress to be made at the municipal level, the conditions for it, even with very important developments in certain municipalities that could mean changes to where Yes you can play a role. This perception is even more so when in Santa Cruz where several other political polls predict our entry into the municipal political scene thanks to the excellent work. However
think we should do everything possible at least in Santa Cruz and La Laguna, where left-wing organizations have great difficulty getting more than half a million people, is to establish agreements that help login new critical voices in both municipalities, the main island, which can end decades of despotism.
believe that aside from the island-wide open discussion is essential that the local committees of the training unit involved in this process are encouraged to establish a negotiating framework to at least get their own local agreements, if there are opportunities in other areas. As stated earlier the choice of candidates, lists or names think should be done keeping the most objective criteria possible on the basis of public knowledge, careers, work, links with the town ... also counted at all times with common institutions of decision. Maybe this agreement is easier to achieve and would likely have significant political effects, especially in Santa Cruz, and help in a more in the medium term which are broader agreements. We live
difficult times, hopefully we can look beyond our personal likes and dislikes and know to left-wing political action in a cleaner place. I am convinced that many will be identified with it, you, friend I ask you also do your own work, you help to think of the unit, the animes that encourage it, that you help us to sit, to speak, to move forward. It's time.
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