Workers Party President Cllr. Ted Tynan has reiterated the Party’s complete opposition to far-right attempts to whip up hysteria surrounding migration into Ireland.
He also condemned the ongoing arson campaign by racists, and has called on the Gardaí to make finding those responsible and stopping this campaign a priority.
Far right conspiracy theories
“A dangerous development has been taking place in the Republic”, the Party President said “Those motivated by far-right conspiracy theories and so-called culture war talking points about refugees, migrants, housing, public services, trans rights, education, crime and other issues have been able to gain a foothold and mobilise a worrying level of support”
“Giving ground to racism is not the way to address it. Right-wing politicians in Ireland and elsewhere easily play to the racist gallery, seeking to co-opt them to bolster their own support.” said Cllr Tynan.
“We see the consequences around us. We have also seen elsewhere the consequences of those historically or ostensibly on the left beginning to speak about “legitimate concerns” and other such coded language”.
Socialism Weakened
“The far right is emboldened, they have succeed in shifting mainstream political discourse in their favour, and support for socialism is weakened. We are witnessing the early beginnings of this process in Ireland.
“It is a fantasy to imagine that by co-opting far-right talking points, those who support them can be won to the left.” Cllr Tynan explained
“What actually happens, and what we can see happening around us, is that in the pursuit of this illusionary goal, the poison of reactionary nationalism spreads into the workers’ movement and among socialists to their cost. Division is spread among the working class, class consciousness is weakened, and far-right forces are presented with an opportunity to grow”, he said
Migrants not at fault
“The victims of wars, imperialist interventions and reactionary regimes have the right to seek a safer life. The problems of homelessness, unaffordable rents and homes, public services in crisis and poverty are not the fault of migrants. They are the inevitable consequence of the capitalist system. The solution can only be found in a struggle to overthrow the system that creates wars, poverty and refugees. Socialists cannot allow themselves to be diverted from these facts”.
“Socialism is based upon a simple principle – workers of the world, unite. Failing to uphold this basic principle is a flight from socialism, a betrayal of it. The politics of the Workers Party were built upon the principles of internationalism, opposing the damaging consequences of nationalism and capitalism for workers’ lives and material interests, and our politics have always foregrounded the unity of all workers”.
Solidarity
The Workers Party expresses its solidarity with migrant workers, their families and refugees. We continue to do so, uncompromisingly and wholeheartedly,” Cllr Tynan concluded
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