Irony - do you see it? - Granite Grok

Irony – do you see it?

Democrat Socialists Of AmericaAw, cry me a river of tears!  I got this from a friend (wink, wink) from the National Director for Socialist Youths division of the Democrat Socialists of America.  Does anyone else see the irony in the plea ( reformatted, emphasis mine)

Invest Your Socialist Cash in the Future: Youth Scholarship Fund Running Low

If you need proof that investing in YDS works, look no further. I would never have joined staff as DSA’s national director one year ago, if I hadn’t seen an advertisement for a talk on socialist-feminism by the then-YDS organizer when I was a student at the University of Chicago.

As an organizer, I know the value of personal relationships and solid training and thus how important YDS is for the health of DSA. When I was on the DSA National Political Committee I prioritized building the connections between DSA and our youth section, and as national director I am committed to making it easier than ever for these graduating YDSers to become active in or start new DSA locals, because they are the future of the socialist movement in the United States.  The summer conference will help young activists from all over the country to set organizing strategies for the fall and spring, if we can get them to the conference.

This year, however, cost has become a significant barrier to participation because of lack of youth jobs. The DSA Fund has established a special scholarship fund and is accepting tax-deductible contributions for the sole purpose of increasing youth participation in this important gathering.  We understand that these times are hard on everyone, which is why we value the on-line support the scholarship fund receives. We have more requests for financial aid than we have funds at the moment, and the conference is just ten days away!

Please make a tax-deductible contribution right now to support a new generation of socialist activists…

A Socialist complaining about the lack of jobs and money –  without mentioning the socialist policies of the Socialist-in-Chief might have something to do with it!  At least Maria Svart, National Director, admits that after 6 years of a Democratically controlled Senate, 4 years of the House being controlled by the Dems, and the Presidency for the last four, things are not going as well as Socialist promises have stated.

PS: After you (hopefully) contribute, enjoy this article by DSA Vice Chair Harold Meyerson about the right’s dangerous voter suppression strategy.

To the last – HORRORS!  We are such meanies in wanting to know that it is you that is voting your ballot – Oh, the agony, the lack of corruption….!

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