Red Weekly 25 March 1976 ists will not only be unable to refuse practical alllances with the reformists, but will have to take the initiative in such alliances so that, without letting the leadership out of their hands, they cal break with the reformists the moment they turn Trom snaky alres into open betrayers This policy will be unavoidable, especially in regard to the left social democracy, which during a genuine radicalisation of the masses will be com pelled to oppose the right wing more decisively, even to tne point or a solit. inis perspective in no way contradicts the fact that those in the leadership or the lett social democracy are orten tne most pernicious and dangerous allies, collaborators How is it possible to refuse practical alliances with the reformists in those cases where, for example, they are leading strikes? If there are very few of such cases now, it is because the strike movement sets very weak as vet ane mne retormists cal ignore and sabotage it. But with mass participation in the struggle, alliances will become unavoidable It will be just as impossible to block ine road to oractical amances wow une reor mists - not only with the social democratic masses, out in many instances aso with meir leaders o more likely with a section of the leaders - in the struggle against fascism..
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