Patterns of Betrayal: the flight from Socialism
Papers and Viewpoints which set out The Struggle for The Workers' Party
| Date: | 1992 |
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| Organisation: | The Workers' Party |
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Commentary From The Cedar Lounge Revolution
9th November 2009
This document is essentially self-explanatory, being a retrospective analysis of the split in the Workers’ Party that led to the formation of Democratic Left. I’ve always thought it was quite admirable of them to incorporate statements by those who took the opposite side, but one might wonder as to the function of the pamphlet since it was unlikely to sway the dissenters back to the WP. That, though, clearly reflects the depth of bitterness and to an extent genuine incomprehension at the manner in which the party split.
Interesting to hear people’s thoughts on it.
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By: Sticky Wicket Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:25:35
It is my understanding that De Rossa had attempted to go into the chapel which is tiny and the seats inside were at a premium. This sparked the confrontation and as stated maybe if he had kept his head down and out of the way nothing would of come of it.
But like Peter Kane’s funeral he couldn’t bring himself to keeping a low profile.
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By: Jim Monaghan Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:16:13
“and as stated maybe if he had kept his head down and out of the way nothing would of come of it.”
I would call this unwitting testimony.
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By: Maddog Wilson Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:02:07
The ‘ Irish News’ report of the funeral stated that a member of Billy Mcmillans family told De Rossa to leave. Which is fair enough. Eamon McCann wrote the ‘ Guardian’ obituary for Cathal Goulding the day after his death. He took the bull by the horns and talked of Gouldings lifes work being wrecked by a group of people who (At the time of the split) were heading for Coalition with the ‘ Button Down Blueshirts’ of Fine Gael which was true, I cant see how the subject could have been avoided. McCann is not a supporter of the WP and with some skill IMO managed to let the reader know this while expressing personal warmth towards Cathal Goulding. He hit the nail on the head.
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By: Starkadder Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:57:18
In reply to Don Draper.
Yeah. Hanley and Millar mentioned people getting
obituaries in “An Phoblacht” without ever getting
mentioned that they used to be Officials…perhaps that
will change now.
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By: Ceannaire Sun, 02 Feb 2014 18:21:54
In reply to Jim Monaghan.
In fairness he would have had less of a grudge as it wasn’t he who was left with a ruined rump party.
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