The Two "Far-Lefts" (and why they oppose each other)

[buritobr]

In the early 21th century, there are two "far-lefts". It is not a rigid division, but we can make some generalization.

One far-left considers that the 21th century should have a far-left very different to the 20th century models. We can include anarchists, environmentalists, supporters of direct democracy. They support a new lifestyle, that preserves the Earth. They have criticism on the industrial society. We can include Antonio Negri, anti-globalization movements (actually, they are alter-globalization, since they support another globalization), mexican Zapatistas in this group. Spanish party Podemos is very close to this group. This party rejects traditional left-wing symbols, like the red flag. Some members of the Brazilian PSOL can be included in this group. 

The other far-left considers that we can go back to 20th century models. We can include not only communists, but also tradicional social democrats in this group. Being a social democrat in 2017 is like being far-left. They support increasing role of the state in the economy. They support the industrial society and they consider that the state can bring the lifestyle of the middle class to the poor. They don't reject the middle class lifestyle, like the other far-left does. We can include Slajov Zizek in this group. French candidate Melenchon is a typical member of this group. He is a traditional leftist, who uses red flags, the International Anthem and the Marseleise in his rallies.

[Murica!]

This is bad analysis and you should feel bad.

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I think you're trying to make a distinction where there isn't much of one. And neither is far left. Far left are people who hate Bernie because he might make people believe in the system.