Did I mention on here that the local Marxist-Leninist party agreed to meet with me? And now I'm kind of trying to (politely) back out of it because, although I would be interested in getting involved with a socialist organization, I'm thinking these guys are a little cultist and maybe, for all its flaws, the NDP socialist caucus might be the better vehicle after all?
@bobjonkman I'll probably end up meeting the guy for coffee this afternoon, since I have a half-day at work today, and I'm pretty sure his schedule is flexible. It's been tough to arrange a meeting, because he actually lives three hours away, but is in my city semi-regularly for various reasons.
(What's with the military cosplay in that photo, though?)
Like I said, they're a little intense. Julian Ichim is a local activist and community organizer, working on housing and shelter for the homeless, safe consumption sites, and advocating internationally for 32CSM and the Cuban Five. He's been harassed by local and provincial police, spent time in jail for his beliefs. Julian and his group are outside of mainstream politics, but good people.
@bobjonkman I have a lot of respect for him (I looked him up) and people like him, but the faux military thing is always a little weird to me. I guess it fits with a certain type of militant communism, though.