International Socialist Organization - Revision history

Reaganaut at 14:55, 1 November 2012

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Feinstein: /* Student opinions of the ISO */

2007-08-27T22:57:11Z

‎Student opinions of the ISO

Alk: /* Activities */

2007-04-18T16:45:41Z

‎Activities

Alk: lots of errors...

2007-04-18T16:45:05Z

lots of errors...

Reaganaut at 02:27, 24 March 2007

2007-03-24T02:27:53Z

Reaganaut at 02:20, 24 March 2007

2007-03-24T02:20:22Z

69.110.157.204 at 19:33, 15 March 2007

2007-03-15T19:33:46Z

69.110.157.204 at 19:33, 15 March 2007

2007-03-15T19:33:03Z

69.110.157.204 at 19:31, 15 March 2007

2007-03-15T19:31:40Z

Pacman at 18:19, 15 March 2007

2007-03-15T18:19:42Z

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	The '''International Socialist Organization''' or '''ISO''' is a socialist organization in the United States. It has a chapter at Columbia that is recognized by the [[Student Governing Board]].		The '''International Socialist Organization''' or '''ISO''' is a socialist organization in the United States. It has a chapter at Columbia that is recognized by the [[Student Governing Board]].
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		+	The organisation is plagued by rivalry between Stalinist and Trotskyist factions.

	== National organization ==		== National organization ==

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 == Student opinions of the ISO ==
-[[The Fed]] has described the ISO as "crazy", "a total cult", and "a terrorist cell".  [[David Judd]], a visible member of the ISO, told [[The Eye]] that student hostility is broad but shallow, and asserts that "we don’t tend to have trouble when we talk to people in person—the exceptions are committed conservative activists, Chris Kulawik, Matt Sanchez... We’ve worked effectively with the Democrats, despite huge disagreements. We have good relations with antiwar activists, cultural groups, the rest of the Columbia left."
+[[The Fed]] has described the ISO as "crazy", "a total cult", and "a terrorist cell".  [[David Judd]], a visible member of the ISO, told [[The Eye]] that student hostility is broad but shallow, and asserts that "we don’t tend to have trouble when we talk to people in person—the exceptions are committed conservative activists, [[Chris Kulawik]], [[Matt Sanchez]]... We’ve worked effectively with the Democrats, despite huge disagreements. We have good relations with antiwar activists, cultural groups, the rest of the Columbia left."
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 == Activities ==
-The ISO at Columbia claimed 30 members in its SGB funding application, with a smaller number who are actual members of the national organization.  Membership in the national organization requires monthly dues, which are on a sliding scale depending on income, with $20 a typical student figure.  All student clubs typically exaggerate their membership in funding applications.
+The ISO at Columbia claimed 30 members in its 2007-08 SGB funding application, with a smaller number who are actual members of the national organization.  Membership in the national organization requires monthly dues, which are on a sliding scale depending on income, with $20 a typical student figure.  All student clubs typically exaggerate their membership in funding applications.
 The ISO is most visible on campus day to day for selling its newspaper, Socialist Worker.  It also sells other literature, including the Spanish-language newspaper Obrero Socialista, the magazine International Socialist Review, and books from Haymarket Press and other publishers.

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-The '''International Socialist Organization''' or '''ISO''' is a socialist organization in the United States. It has a chapter at Columbia that is recognized by the [[Activities Board at Columbia]]. The organization is led by Monique Dols.
+The '''International Socialist Organization''' or '''ISO''' is a socialist organization in the United States. It has a chapter at Columbia that is recognized by the [[Student Governing Board]].
 == National organization ==
 The national ISO identifies with the politics of International Socialism and the Marxist political tradition that American socialist writer and activist Hal Draper called "socialism from below". It is based in Chicago and has branches in 37 United States cities, mostly on university campuses.
-== Ideology ==
+== Activities ==
-The ISO essentially believes that the government of the United States must be overthrown and socialism established through a violent revolution. Violent revolution will apparently occur when the majority of the people get fed up with the oppression capitalism subjects them to. This majority will move to overthrow the ruling class, and the ruling class will fight back. It will be necessary for the long-suffering majority to take up arms in its own defense. The ISO expects it will be supported by the armed forces because "the vast majority of the army is working class".
+The ISO at Columbia claimed 30 members in its SGB funding application, with a smaller number who are actual members of the national organization.  Membership in the national organization requires monthly dues, which are on a sliding scale depending on income, with $20 a typical student figure.  All student clubs typically exaggerate their membership in funding applications.
-== Activities ==
+The ISO is most visible on campus day to day for selling its newspaper, Socialist Worker.  It also sells other literature, including the Spanish-language newspaper Obrero Socialista, the magazine International Socialist Review, and books from Haymarket Press and other publishers.
-The ISO is believed to receive over $1,500 every year from the [[ABC]]. At one point it had 100 members in New York, but its membership has been on the decline. It was recently reported that the ISO now only has 3 members. Monthly dues are apparently $20 or "whatever you can pay". The ISO ironically turns capitalistic profits by selling newspapers on campus, including the Socialist Worker, the Obrero Socialista, and the International Socialist Review.
 == Incident involving Matt Sanchez ==
-In 2005, [[Matt Sanchez]], the marine and former adult film actor, argued with Monique Dols, the ISO's leader, and her fellow ISO members. Sanchez claims Dols called him "stupid" and a "baby killer". Sanchez officially complained to the administration about the incident and subsequently went on Fox News to tell Bill O'Reilly his version of the events.
+In 2005, [[Matt Sanchez]], the marine and former adult film actor, argued with [[Monique Dols]], a prominent member of the ISO, and other ISO members. Sanchez claims Dols called him "stupid" and a "baby killer". The ISO members present denied this.  Sanchez officially complained to the administration about the incident and subsequently went on Fox News to tell Bill O'Reilly his version of the events.
 == Student opinions of the ISO ==
-The ISO has been described as "an effete Marxist-Leninist-Trotskyist" political club. It is considered somewhat of an outcast. In The Fed several years ago, students described it as "crazy", "a total cult", and "a terrorist cell". Its members are only usually popular among the more left-wing people and groups on campus.
+[[The Fed]] has described the ISO as "crazy", "a total cult", and "a terrorist cell".  [[David Judd]], a visible member of the ISO, told [[The Eye]] that student hostility is broad but shallow, and asserts that "we don’t tend to have trouble when we talk to people in person—the exceptions are committed conservative activists, Chris Kulawik, Matt Sanchez... We’ve worked effectively with the Democrats, despite huge disagreements. We have good relations with antiwar activists, cultural groups, the rest of the Columbia left."
 [[Category:Political clubs]]

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-The '''International Socialist Organization''' or '''ISO''' is a socialist organization in the United States. It has a chapter at Columbia that is recognized by the [[Activities Board at Columbia]].
+The '''International Socialist Organization''' or '''ISO''' is a socialist organization in the United States. It has a chapter at Columbia that is recognized by the [[Activities Board at Columbia]]. The organization is led by Monique Dols.
 == National organization ==
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 == Activities ==
-The ISO is believed to receive over $1,500 every year from the [[ABC]]. At one point it had 100 members in New York, but its membership has been on the decline. Monthly dues are apparently $20 or "whatever you can pay". The ISO ironically turns capitalistic profits by selling newspapers on campus, including the Socialist Worker, the Obrero Socialista, and the International Socialist Review.
+The ISO is believed to receive over $1,500 every year from the [[ABC]]. At one point it had 100 members in New York, but its membership has been on the decline. It was recently reported that the ISO now only has 3 members. Monthly dues are apparently $20 or "whatever you can pay". The ISO ironically turns capitalistic profits by selling newspapers on campus, including the Socialist Worker, the Obrero Socialista, and the International Socialist Review.
 == Student opinions of the ISO ==

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−	An effete~~, self proclaimed~~ Marxist-Leninist-Trotskyist ~~organization~~. ~~Which ironically~~, ~~relies on the capitalistic sale of newspapers to support itself~~. ~~ISOs~~ are only ~~ever found~~ on ~~university campuses~~.	+	The '''International Socialist Organization''' or '''ISO''' is a socialist organization in the United States. It has a chapter at Columbia that is recognized by the [[Activities Board at Columbia]].
		+
		+	== National organization ==
		+	The national ISO identifies with the politics of International Socialism and the Marxist political tradition that American socialist writer and activist Hal Draper called "socialism from below". It is based in Chicago and has branches in 37 United States cities, mostly on university campuses.
		+
		+	== Ideology ==
		+	The ISO essentially believes that the government of the United States must be overthrown and socialism established through a violent revolution. Violent revolution will apparently occur when the majority of the people get fed up with the oppression capitalism subjects them to. This majority will move to overthrow the ruling class, and the ruling class will fight back. It will be necessary for the long-suffering majority to take up arms in its own defense. The ISO expects it will be supported by the armed forces because "the vast majority of the army is working class".
		+
		+	== Activities ==
		+	The ISO is believed to receive over $1,500 every year from the [[ABC]]. At one point it had 100 members in New York, but its membership has been on the decline. Monthly dues are apparently $20 or "whatever you can pay". The ISO ironically turns capitalistic profits by selling newspapers on campus, including the Socialist Worker, the Obrero Socialista, and the International Socialist Review.
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		+	== Student opinions of the ISO ==
		+	The ISO has been described as "an effete Marxist-Leninist-Trotskyist" political club. It is considered somewhat of an outcast. In The Fed several years ago, students described it as "crazy", "a total cult", and "a terrorist cell". Its members are only usually popular among the more left-wing people and groups on campus.

	[[Category:Political clubs]]		[[Category:Political clubs]]

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−	An effete, self proclaimed Marxist-Leninist-Trotskyist organization. Which ironically, relies on the capitalistic sale of newspapers to support itself.	+	An effete, self proclaimed Marxist-Leninist-Trotskyist organization. Which ironically, relies on the capitalistic sale of newspapers to support itself. ISOs are only ever found on university campuses.

	[[Category:Political clubs]]		[[Category:Political clubs]]

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−	An effete Marxist organization. Ironically, relies on the sale of newspapers to support itself.	+	An effete quasi Marxist-Leninist organization. Ironically, relies on the capitalistic sale of newspapers to support itself.

	[[Category:Political clubs]]		[[Category:Political clubs]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:19, 15 March 2007
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−	An effete Marxist organization.	+	An effete Marxist organization. Ironically, relies on the sale of newspapers to support itself.

	[[Category:Political clubs]]		[[Category:Political clubs]]