"Platformism" vs. "Insurrectionalism" How Deep the Dichotomy?
Similar
Both value the specific group (anarchist federation vs. affinity cluster)
Both value the general group (mass vs. base organization)
Both conflict with present union leadership
Both see labor as one point of struggle
Both see neighborhood communities as a point of struggle
Both advocate direct action as a method of change
Both are anti-state and anti-capitalist
Difference
How the specific group is organized (federation vs. network)
How the general group is organized (formal vs. informal)
The role of direct action in the labor movement and abroad
The political program
Jargon
What is missing?
Difference
Platformism: Boring as hell
Insurrectionism: Batshit crazy