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International Socialist Movement's Goals
- The International socialist movement, born in 1864, aimed for total revolution, not just regime change.
- They sought to abolish rulers and property, end exploitation, and establish universal dignity and prosperity.
Internal Conflicts within Socialism
- The socialist movement, from its inception, was plagued by infighting and factionalism.
- Purges and expulsions were common, hindering their collective goals.
Status Quo vs. Revolution
- Maintaining unity is easier for defenders of the status quo than for those seeking change.
- Revolutionaries have infinite paths to utopia, leading to division, while the status quo simply defends what exists.