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International Socialist Organization

PhilipNeustrom — 2007-04-04 15:08:54

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- '''The International Socialist Organization, or ISO, is a leftist organization which is currently inactive on the UCD campus due to lack of student interest as shown by scarce meeting attendance.'''	+ '''The International Socialist Organization, or ISO, is a leftist organization which is currently (2007) inactive on the UCD campus due to lack of student interest as shown by scarce meeting attendance.'''

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JessicaRockwell — 2007-04-04 01:52:55

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- The International Socialist Organization, or ISO, is a leftist organization with representation on the UC campus.	+ '''The International Socialist Organization, or ISO, is a leftist organization which is currently inactive on the UCD campus due to lack of student interest as shown by scarce meeting attendance.'''
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- ["John Green"] was an officer of the ISO.	+ ["John Green"] was an officer of the ISO.
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- - - Meeting time & place: - - Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Wellman 235 on the UC Davis campus. - - Currently, the ISO is involved with helping build a Campus Antiwar Network group in Davis, known as ["Davis Students Against War"].

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ForgotIt — 2006-01-12 20:12:19

room and time change.

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- According to [http://bad.eserver.org/issues/2004/65/chretien.html Todd Chretien], Northern California Organizer for the International Socialist Organization, "...while we should fight for whatever reforms we can win be it defending abortion rights, or strengthening the unions, or winning voting rights for undocumented immigrants, or working alongside the Greens to get independent candidates elected whatever the reforms are, we believe that the point of a socialist organization is to say in the long term we need to build a revolutionary movement..." to overthrow capitalism.	+ According to [http://bad.eserver.org/issues/2004/65/chretien.html Todd Chretien], Northern California Organizer for the International Socialist Organization, "...while we should fight for whatever reforms we can win — be it defending abortion rights, or strengthening the unions, or winning voting rights for undocumented immigrants, or working alongside the Greens to get independent candidates elected — whatever the reforms are, we believe that the point of a socialist organization is to say in the long term we need to build a revolutionary movement..." to overthrow capitalism.
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- Wednesdays at 7:30 pm - Wellman 105 on the UC Davis campus.	+ Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Wellman 235 on the UC Davis campus.

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RevChad — 2005-11-21 17:57:42

position statement and official site

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- Perhaps someone from the ISO of Davis can help clear the ambiguity?	+ == Where They Stand == + According to [http://bad.eserver.org/issues/2004/65/chretien.html Todd Chretien], Northern California Organizer for the International Socialist Organization, "...while we should fight for whatever reforms we can win be it defending abortion rights, or strengthening the unions, or winning voting rights for undocumented immigrants, or working alongside the Greens to get independent candidates elected whatever the reforms are, we believe that the point of a socialist organization is to say in the long term we need to build a revolutionary movement..." to overthrow capitalism. + + More about them can be read [http://www.internationalsocialist.org/ here] +

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SteveDavison — 2005-11-04 06:54:13

JUST technical fix (link)

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- Currently, the ISO is involved with helping build a Campus Antiwar Network group in Davis, known as [[Davis Students Against War]].	+ Currently, the ISO is involved with helping build a Campus Antiwar Network group in Davis, known as ["Davis Students Against War"].

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KarlDuesterberg — 2005-11-03 22:45:11

added time and place and can group

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- The ISO self identifies as a Marxist-Leninist-Trotskyist organization, which can be seen on their website which states that "The International Socialist Organization (ISO) stands in the revolutionary tradition of Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky." the books they sell, reading groups they have, the content of the news paper, http://socialistworker.org/ , which includes a "The Meaning of Marxism" column. Though, it should be noted that Marx's theories sparked philosophies that headed in many different directions and Socialism is, and has historically been, different than communism, it can be argued that the ISO in fact is a communist organization because they believe that "Capitalism must be overthrown," and as Leninists, they push for socialism as the intermediary step to communism.	+ The ISO self identifies as a Marxist-Leninist-Trotskyist organization, which can be seen on their website which states that "The International Socialist Organization (ISO) stands in the revolutionary tradition of Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky." the books they sell, reading groups they have, the content of the news paper, http://socialistworker.org/ , which includes a "The Meaning of Marxism" column. Though, it should be noted that Marx's theories sparked philosophies that headed in many different directions and Socialism is, and has historically been, different than what some would see as "communism," it can be argued that the ISO in fact is a communist organization as seen by these people because it believes that "Capitalism must be overthrown," and as Leninists, they push for socialism as the intermediary step to communism.
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- To clarify the standard meanings of 'socialism' and 'communism', there are [http://www.marxmail.org/faq/socialism_and_communism.htm plenty] [http://www.geocities.com/commiett/difference.html of] [http://www.romm.org/soc_com.html places] [http://www.pww.org/past-weeks-1999/Socialism%20and%20communism.htm you] [http://www.tysknews.com/Articles/democratism_pt1.htm can] [http://www.newyouth.com/archives/theory/faq/socialism_communism.asp read] [wiki:WikiPedia:Socialism about] [wiki:WikiPedia:Communist it], though it appears that the ISO use the term 'socialist' though they are a communist organization.	+ To clarify the standard meanings of 'socialism' and 'communism', there are [http://www.marxmail.org/faq/socialism_and_communism.htm plenty] [http://www.geocities.com/commiett/difference.html of] [http://www.romm.org/soc_com.html places] [http://www.pww.org/past-weeks-1999/Socialism%20and%20communism.htm you] [http://www.tysknews.com/Articles/democratism_pt1.htm can] [http://www.newyouth.com/archives/theory/faq/socialism_communism.asp read] [wiki:WikiPedia:Socialism about] [wiki:WikiPedia:Communist it], though it appears that the ISO use the term 'socialist' though some would label them as a communist organization.
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	+ + Meeting time & place: + + Wednesdays at 7:30 pm + Wellman 105 on the UC Davis campus. + + Currently, the ISO is involved with helping build a Campus Antiwar Network group in Davis, known as [[Davis Students Against War]].

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SteveLambert — 2005-08-10 23:58:47

a little more calrification. Chad, I hope you approve.

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- The ISO self identifies as a Marxist-Leninist-Trotskyist organization, which can be seen on their website which states that "The International Socialist Organization (ISO) stands in the revolutionary tradition of Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky." the books they sell, reading groups they have, the content of the news paper, http://socialistworker.org/ , which includes a "The Meaning of Marxism" column. Though, it should be noted that Marx's theories sparked philosophies that headed in many different directions and Socialism is, and has historically been, different than communism, the ISO in fact is a communist organization. They belief that "Capitalism must be overthrown," and as Leninists, they push for socialism as the intermediary step to communism.	+ The ISO self identifies as a Marxist-Leninist-Trotskyist organization, which can be seen on their website which states that "The International Socialist Organization (ISO) stands in the revolutionary tradition of Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky." the books they sell, reading groups they have, the content of the news paper, http://socialistworker.org/ , which includes a "The Meaning of Marxism" column. Though, it should be noted that Marx's theories sparked philosophies that headed in many different directions and Socialism is, and has historically been, different than communism, it can be argued that the ISO in fact is a communist organization because they believe that "Capitalism must be overthrown," and as Leninists, they push for socialism as the intermediary step to communism.
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	+ + Perhaps someone from the ISO of Davis can help clear the ambiguity?

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RevChad — 2005-08-10 22:51:26

further content clarification

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- The ISO self identifies as a Marxist-Leninist-Trotskyist organization, which can be seen by the books they sell, reading groups they have, the content of the news paper, http://socialistworker.org/ , which includes a "The Meaning of Marxism" column. However, it should be noted that Marx's theories sparked philosophies that headed in many different directions and Socialism is, and has historically been, different than communism. If you don't understand the difference, there are [http://www.marxmail.org/faq/socialism_and_communism.htm plenty] [http://www.geocities.com/commiett/difference.html of] [http://www.romm.org/soc_com.html places] [http://www.pww.org/past-weeks-1999/Socialism%20and%20communism.htm you] [http://www.tysknews.com/Articles/democratism_pt1.htm can] [http://www.newyouth.com/archives/theory/faq/socialism_communism.asp read] [wiki:WikiPedia:Socialism about] [wiki:WikiPedia:Communist it].	+ The ISO self identifies as a Marxist-Leninist-Trotskyist organization, which can be seen on their website which states that "The International Socialist Organization (ISO) stands in the revolutionary tradition of Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky." the books they sell, reading groups they have, the content of the news paper, http://socialistworker.org/ , which includes a "The Meaning of Marxism" column. Though, it should be noted that Marx's theories sparked philosophies that headed in many different directions and Socialism is, and has historically been, different than communism, the ISO in fact is a communist organization. They belief that "Capitalism must be overthrown," and as Leninists, they push for socialism as the intermediary step to communism. + + To clarify the standard meanings of 'socialism' and 'communism', there are [http://www.marxmail.org/faq/socialism_and_communism.htm plenty] [http://www.geocities.com/commiett/difference.html of] [http://www.romm.org/soc_com.html places] [http://www.pww.org/past-weeks-1999/Socialism%20and%20communism.htm you] [http://www.tysknews.com/Articles/democratism_pt1.htm can] [http://www.newyouth.com/archives/theory/faq/socialism_communism.asp read] [wiki:WikiPedia:Socialism about] [wiki:WikiPedia:Communist it], though it appears that the ISO use the term 'socialist' though they are a communist organization.

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SteveLambert — 2005-08-10 21:07:16

took out the back and forth bickering.

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- The International Socialist Organization, or ISO, is the campus communist organization. While the name may suggest socialism, that's mainly just a cover so that they don't get too much attention from The Man.	+ The International Socialist Organization, or ISO, is a leftist organization with representation on the UC campus.
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- They hold lots of events that suggest that George W. Bush is evil. They put up a lot of flyers to these events, each bearing a tagline "Handbill only. Do not post.", for the sake of plausible deniability.	+ They hold lots of events that "organize activists... in order to mobilize opposition to all forms of oppression and exploitation." Some say these topics suggest George W. Bush is evil. There are a lot of flyers to these events posted on campus, each bearing a tagline "Handbill only. Do not post."
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- I think ["John Green"] is somehow associated with ISO.	+ ["John Green"] was an officer of the ISO.
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- - The ISO is not a communist organization. Throughout- the history of the American socialism the party has been attacked by the the United States government - no matter they were behaving in a completely democratic manner. The word socialism is enough to get the attention of "The Man" - - "Handbill only" has nothing to do with plausible deniability it has to do with the permitting process. A process which the the various levels of our democractic Republic securing the two party system. To the demise of anything else... - - Repulicrats v Dumblicans behind the issues of identity politics and hot-button issues they are still beholdened to Capital. - - I hope John Green is associated with the ISO. - - *John Green was an officer of the ISO, and the ISO is in fact a communist organization. More specifically, it self identifies as a Marxist-Leninist-Trotskyist organization, which can be seen by the books they sell, reading groups they have, the content of the news paper, http://socialistworker.org/ , which includes a "The Meaning of Marxism" column. I suspect that the "Handbill Only - Do not post" on the posted flyers is for irony. - ["RevChad"]	+ The ISO self identifies as a Marxist-Leninist-Trotskyist organization, which can be seen by the books they sell, reading groups they have, the content of the news paper, http://socialistworker.org/ , which includes a "The Meaning of Marxism" column. However, it should be noted that Marx's theories sparked philosophies that headed in many different directions and Socialism is, and has historically been, different than communism. If you don't understand the difference, there are [http://www.marxmail.org/faq/socialism_and_communism.htm plenty] [http://www.geocities.com/commiett/difference.html of] [http://www.romm.org/soc_com.html places] [http://www.pww.org/past-weeks-1999/Socialism%20and%20communism.htm you] [http://www.tysknews.com/Articles/democratism_pt1.htm can] [http://www.newyouth.com/archives/theory/faq/socialism_communism.asp read] [wiki:WikiPedia:Socialism about] [wiki:WikiPedia:Communist it].

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RevChad — 2005-08-10 17:58:23

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	+ + *John Green was an officer of the ISO, and the ISO is in fact a communist organization. More specifically, it self identifies as a Marxist-Leninist-Trotskyist organization, which can be seen by the books they sell, reading groups they have, the content of the news paper, http://socialistworker.org/ , which includes a "The Meaning of Marxism" column. I suspect that the "Handbill Only - Do not post" on the posted flyers is for irony. - ["RevChad"]

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BradJohnson — 2005-08-10 17:50:21

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	+ + + The ISO is not a communist organization. Throughout- the history of the American socialism the party has been attacked by the the United States government - no matter they were behaving in a completely democratic manner. The word socialism is enough to get the attention of "The Man" + + "Handbill only" has nothing to do with plausible deniability it has to do with the permitting process. A process which the the various levels of our democractic Republic securing the two party system. To the demise of anything else... + + Repulicrats v Dumblicans behind the issues of identity politics and hot-button issues they are still beholdened to Capital. + + I hope John Green is associated with the ISO.

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BrentLaabs — 2005-02-05 20:58:49

It's about time the commies got a page.

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	+ The International Socialist Organization, or ISO, is the campus communist organization. While the name may suggest socialism, that's mainly just a cover so that they don't get too much attention from The Man. + + They hold lots of events that suggest that George W. Bush is evil. They put up a lot of flyers to these events, each bearing a tagline "Handbill only. Do not post.", for the sake of plausible deniability. + + I think ["John Green"] is somehow associated with ISO.