Today marks the anniversary of the great October revolution that brought about the worlds first socialist workers state.
On a more local note, the upcoming 12 of November marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Socialist Labour Party(Organizing Committee) , formerly known as Victoria Marxist-Leninist Organization.
I would, ideally like to think that the two are connected: the legacy of successful socialist revolution, to influence the formation of this contemporary organization, and hopefully rekindle the fires of workers struggle.
Some may find it pompous that I would group a infant socialist organization in with the likes of the Bolshevik party, and try to claim the legacy of 1917.The thing is, on this day, the anniversary of the victorious October revolution, the main point that needs to be driven home is that a workers revolution is not a thing of the past.
Too often we find ourselves resigning to nostalgic defeat, marking the anniversaries of all great ruptures in the system of world capitalism, but neglecting our duty to continue this tradition of class struggle. We must not submit to the defeatism put upon us by capitalist crowing at their perceived victory; Socialism must rise again, and if you believe this is not the case (and presumably capitalism may perpetuate forever), then you have renounced revolutionary socialism in favour of opportunism.
Until we reach the society of communist man, our struggle isn’t over. While we must fondly remember the revolution of 1917, we must recreate it in these times. We must facilitate the creation of more October revolutions!
Workers of all Countries, unite!
