I just wanted to ask this question as I have heard this talking point mentioned several times here on Lemmygrad, but with little follow up or explanation. I myself am very curious and am actively pursuing joining a local chapter of a party, but I am in a very precarious place in my life, and I would like to inform myself as much as I can before making my final decision.

So what exactly would potential consequences of joining a communist party look like? Do you have any personal experiences with issues or discrimination that arose from your membership to a communist party?

Could these effects be mitigated by joining under an alias? Are the effects permanent? Will being a member prevent a person from traveling internationally and receiving a passport? Will being a member hurt chances of admissions to universities or jobs even if it is not disclosed? Will being a member be discoverable during security clearance checks and prevent the taking of a government job?

I’m sorry for the amount of questions, I’m just very curious, but simultaneously worried about the permanent repercussions that might arise from me seeking to join a party, especially in the heart of the Imperial Core. Thank you for your help and guidance.

  • ComradeSaladOP
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    2 years ago

    That first part is a large reason of why I am worried to a degree as I at some point wish to become a public figure and maybe one day become big, and don’t want to tank my chances of success before I can at least establish myself to a degree. Which I doubt would be beneficial to myself or a party.

    As if I am established even to a minor degree, scrutiny is to be expected no matter what, and I would like to become public with my affiliation as well, so I don’t worry about that as much. Mostly it is the fear I will falter before reaching a point at which I will have a reasonable “safety net” that would catch flak in a career or field.

    I also plan to pursue politics heavily, but not as a common American puppet bourgeoisie representative or candidate, and would like to use all my effort to support and further a Communist party and revolution. Despite this I will still need to climb the American political system to further my experience and standing, and while I don’t plan to remain there, I assume I will need to keep my head down for a long while to build experience, a job, and a base.