There is no direct organizational link between the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and the historical Communist International (Comintern), as the Comintern was dissolved in 1943—nearly four decades before the DSA was founded in 1982. However, the relationship between the two exists through historical lineage, ideological debates, and modern internal factions: [1]
1. Historical Separations
The historical roots of the DSA trace back to the anti-communist, social-democratic wing of the American left. When the Comintern was formed in 1919, it forced a sharp break from the broader Social Democratic movement by demanding strict adherence to its "21 Conditions," which required total alignment with Soviet leadership. The DSA's primary institutional ancestor, the Socialist Party of America (and later the Democratic Socialist Organizing Committee founded by Michael Harrington), explicitly rejected the Comintern's centralized, authoritarian model of democratic centralism. [1, 2, 3]
2. Internal Factionalism (The "Communist Horizon")
While the national organization historically rejected the Comintern's legacy, modern internal growth has turned the DSA into a multi-tendency "big tent" organization that includes explicit Marxist-Leninist caucuses: [1, 2]
- The Red Star Caucus: A prominent internal caucus that adheres to Leninist organizational philosophies.
- The Communist Caucus: An internal group that references a "communist horizon" beyond mere social-democratic reforms.
- National Leadership: Internal developments have seen individuals who identify with communist or orthodox Marxist traditions winning seats on the DSA's governing National Political Committee (NPC). [1, 2, 3]
3. Contemporary International Alignments
Rather than historical Comintern networks, the DSA's modern international committee focuses on contemporary leftist coalitions. The DSA holds associate membership in the Latin American São Paulo Forum and is affiliated with the Progressive International. [1DSA International Committee
what is the progressive international and Sao Paulo furum?
The São Paulo Forum and the Progressive International are two major transnational coalitions that organize, unite, and coordinate left-wing and progressive political forces across different countries. While they share an opposition to neoliberalism, they have very different geographic scopes, historical origins, and ideological constraints:
📊 Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | 🌎 São Paulo Forum (FSP) | 🌐 Progressive International (PI) |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 (by Fidel Castro and Lula da Silva) | 2020 (by DiEM25 and the Sanders Institute) |
| Geographic Scope | Latin America and the Caribbean | Global (All inhabited continents) |
| Key Objectives | Debate alternatives to neoliberalism; resist U.S. hegemony/imperialism. | Mobilize progressive forces against global right-wing populism. |
| Structure | A forum strictly for political parties and organizations. | A broader network of parties, labor unions, and individuals. |
1. 🌎 The São Paulo Forum (Foro de São Paulo)
The São Paulo Forum is a regional conference of left-wing political parties and organizations primarily focused on Latin America and the Caribbean. [1]
- Origin: It was launched in 1990 by the Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) under the initiative of historic figures Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (President of Brazil) and Fidel Castro (Cuba). It was originally convened to discuss the direction of the global left following the fall of the Berlin Wall. [1, 2]
- Political Nature: It functions as a strategic incubator for the Latin American left and was the foundational network underpinning the "Pink Tide" governments of the 2000s and 2020s. [1]
- Controversies: The Forum operates on a strict principle of "unity in diversity," meaning it welcomes democratic socialist parties (like Brazil's PT or Uruguay's Frente Amplio) alongside authoritarian ruling parties. Consequently, critics frequently point out that the Forum provides diplomatic cover and legitimization for autocracies in the region, such as Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. [1, 2, 3]
2. 🌐 The Progressive International
The Progressive International is a global network designed to unite, organize, and mobilize progressive movements worldwide. [1]
- Origin: Launched in May 2020, it was born out of an initiative by the Sanders Institute (founded by the family of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders) and DiEM25 (the Democracy in Europe Movement 2025, led by former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis). [1]
- Political Nature: It aims to counter the global rise of authoritarian right-wing populism. Its governance includes a global cabinet and council consisting of highly prominent progressive figures, intellectuals, and activists, such as Jeremy Corbyn (UK), Noam Chomsky (US), and philosopher Slavoj Žižek (Slovenia). [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Membership: Rather than just institutional political parties, its members include grassroots movements, prominent media outlets, trade unions, and individual activists. Examples include the UK's Momentum faction, the Homeless Workers' Movement (MTST) in Brazil, and National Students for Justice in Palestine. [1, 2, 3]
How They Intersect
While they are distinct organizations, they do not compete. Instead, they act as overlapping circles of the international left. Broad left-wing networks like the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) frequently engage with both platforms—sending observers or participating in joint conferences where the São Paulo Forum, the Progressive International, and regional groups coordinate global narratives and policy goals.
Who cares? What difference does it make? We're talking about a handful of candidates, not a takeover of the Democratic party. I think a diversity of opinions and viewpoints is a good idea. Even if some of the DSA platform is nutty. But there is no chance that the most extreme proposals of the DSA will be adopted by the Democratic Party. You're fear mongering.
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DeleteWho cares? What difference does it “make?”
Sounds like Hillary Clinton
How long before the next Democratic Party leadership election, Derv? You really think the parties geriatricrocy will last another 10 years? Mamdani's own words are in the video. The Democratic Party will be the vehicle, not for a social democracy, but democratic socialism (ala Venezuela).
DeleteThat won't happen. There are plenty of moderates still. But I'm hopeful that the Democratic Party will go more in the Direction of social democracy which Bernie Sanders advocates for. You fearmonger about the bad kind of socialists taking over the Democratic party because you know the republicans are in trouble. Because people don't like the fascism of Turd-2.
DeleteToo many voters stupidly believed donald's lies. But, given that he did the opposite of a lot of things he promised, people will be looking to get rid of republicans. Democrats can't be offering the same as before and expect to win. Now you see that happening (at least to some extent) and you're worried.
Your stink tank institute is getting exposed, DerFuher Adolf Ze Nincompoop Hitler-Sanders.
DeleteYeah Dervish, the whittle fearful cap bots (conditioned capitalist supporters) are so afraid that the equality of opportunity and improved affordability will meanthey have les. It's bullshit but they've been so conditioned they are both unwilling and incapable of seeing reality.
DeleteWhen the capitalist class elite eventually destroys the world's economy, as well as the parent through their greed and ignorance maybe te carrots will see it. But probably not. They'll blame it on Biden.
Rattrapper aka Mystere: Your stink tank institute is getting exposed, DerFuher Adolf Ze Nincompoop Hitler-Sanders.
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Thanks Mystere, that gave me a good laugh!
btw, any democratic socialists elected will be moderated by the realities of the situations they find themselves in. The vast majority of Democrats are still either... more reasonable progressives, moderates or conservatives. A few democratic socialists won't be able to dictate the direction of the entire party. Why I'm not worried in the least that congress will be abolished if democratic socialists are elected. Or that the government will seize the means of production. Thinking that bullplop like this could happen (if you really do) is proof of how detached from reality you are.
DeleteThe Sanders Institute is teamed with the Progressive International. As the PM of Finland has said, it isn't Nordic Social Democracy.
DeleteThe Progressive International is a global network designed to unite, organize, and mobilize progressive movements worldwide. [1]
Origin: Launched in May 2020, it was born out of an initiative by the Sanders Institute (founded by the family of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders) and DiEM25 (the Democracy in Europe Movement 2025, led by former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis). [1]
Political Nature: It aims to counter the global rise of authoritarian right-wing populism. Its governance includes a global cabinet and council consisting of highly prominent progressive figures, intellectuals, and activists, such as Jeremy Corbyn (UK), Noam Chomsky (US), and philosopher Slavoj Žižek (Slovenia).
Slavoj is a Communist. Varoufakis and him are DiEM25.
You're a sucker, Derv.... a "useful idiot".
DerFuher Adolf Ze Nincompoop Hitler-Sanders wanted some free publicity. Apparently I inadvertently gave him some.
DeleteRemember this when you go to vote in 42 days. Energy prices are transitory. But not permanent,,,,, But Communism is permanent. Remember that when you Vote .. So Vote RED in November!
ReplyDeleteVote Democratic Socialist of America!!!
DeleteDoes that mean free butt' 'shrooms for you, Leslie Elden Carpenter III? It's not that expensive to buy those at a grocery store, Leslie.
Delete//as the Comintern was dissolved in 1943
ReplyDeletetsk-tsk-tsk... not "dissolved". Disbanded. By Stalin.
And I think need to sleep in one bed with USA was the reason.
Go doubke-check your sources, Joe.
They may be again from some meticulous KGB major. ;-p
Good point, Q!
DeleteQ'tard parts again.
DeleteQ has more brain cells than you have hair on top of your scalp, Leslie.
DeleteLMAO!!
DeleteAnother fart from the reichwing bastion of fascism.
DEMN cretins are always AGAINST the Facts.
DeleteYawn.
The Communist International (Comintern), also known as the Third International, was founded by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolshevik leadership in Moscow in March 1919. It was funded almost entirely by the Soviet state through the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU).Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the declassification of highly secretive Soviet archives conclusively proved that the Comintern operated as an organ of Soviet foreign policy rather than an independent global coalition, financed directly via state gold, diamonds, and covert subsidies.
🏛️ Who Founded the Comintern?Core Architect: Vladimir Lenin initiated the first congress to replace the defunct Second International and bypass moderate socialist factions.
Key Leadership: Grigory Zinoviev served as its first president (1919–1926), alongside prominent Bolshevik figures like Leon Trotsky and Nikolai Bukharin.
Founding Event: The First (Founding) Congress took place in Moscow between March 2–6, 1919, attended by 52 delegates representing various international communist and socialist groups.
💰 Who Funded the Comintern?The Soviet Government (via the Politburo of the CPSU) provided the overwhelming majority of Comintern's budget. The funds were used to support foreign communist parties, publish propaganda, and orchestrate strikes or coup attempts worldwide.Funding was orchestrated via a highly secretive branch called the OMS (Department of International Communications), which managed couriers, forged passports, and laundered money.
📂 Historical Documents That Prove ItThe ultimate proof of Comintern’s origin and financing lies in the Russian State Archive of Socio-Political History (RGASPI) in Moscow, specifically within the formerly top-secret files of the Comintern and the Soviet Politburo. Millions of these pages have been verified and cataloged globally through the INCOMKA Project.The primary categories of historical documents proving its foundation and funding include:1. Politburo Declassified Resolutions (RGASPI, Fond 17)The Politburo of the Soviet Communist Party regularly passed top-secret resolutions allocation financial aid to foreign communist parties through the Comintern. These documents frequently detail allocations of:Specific weights of nationalized gold bullion and imperial jewelry to be sold abroad to generate hard currency.Millions of US dollars, British pounds, and German marks allocated directly to the ECCI (Executive Committee of the Communist International).2. The "Twenty-One Conditions" (1920)Drafted by Lenin during the Second Comintern Congress, this foundational text legally tied all global member parties to Moscow. Condition 14 stated that any party wishing to belong to the Comintern must provide unconditional support to every Soviet Republic. This document is widely available in published Comintern proceedings, such as those maintained by the Marxists Internet Archive.3. Records of the OMS (RGASPI, Fond 495)Fond 495 contains the operational and financial logs of the Executive Committee. Receipts, internal audits, and encrypted correspondence show direct financial transactions. For example, records detail exactly how much money was sent to the Communist Party of the USA, the Communist Party of Great Britain, and the Communist Party of Mexico to fund operations and legal defenses.4. The Diplomatic "Arcos Raid" Documents (1927)On May 12, 1927, British police raided the offices of Arcos (the All-Russian Cooperative Society) in London. They discovered top-secret diplomatic blueprints and financial ledgers proving that Soviet trade networks were being utilized as front organizations to funnel money from Moscow directly to British communists and coal-strike agitators. The resulting documents were published in official British parliamentary papers (Command Papers), cutting off diplomatic ties with the USSR at the time
Fearful whittle person. Fighting straw men naratives while suporting the agendas of fascist trump, et al.
DeleteOh. I see. You are not just cretin.
DeleteYou trying hard to achieve recognition being bona fide crazy.
Yaaawn.
Stalin disbanded COMINTERN in return for American WWII support and armaments to fight Hitler.
Deletebtw - Kremlov (paid for Don Jrs. wedding) is Putin's money launderer and son-in-law to Putin's Security Services Chief.
Kremlov has a Russian State monopoly on Sports betting which he uses to launder Gazprom money through the International Boxing Federation (IBF) and evade sanctions. Don Jr. is big into Polymarket and Kalshi (US prediction markets) and crypto (for same reasons). The Ukrainians (Zelinsky) launder their war procurement skimming profits through Cypress and Dubai, whilst Jared Kushner and Whitkoff are linked to Dubai as well. It's one big happy global money laundering and sanction evasion party.
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Delete"Money do (need) not smell"(c) ;-p
DeleteDerFuher Adolf Ze Nincompoop Hitler-Sanders is trying to wash the blood off his hands and declare plausible deniability of whatever is going on in these groups, while he is extremely busy at his local stink tank.
ReplyDeleteAs the stink is amplifier by the rat boy of great delusions.
DeleteHey Leslie, I just saw your new post on a blog site you share with Dervish, called Reich Wing Spy. And apparently, some other blogger also started a blog with the same name at about the same time, and calls the one Dervish shared with you the fake Reich Wing Spy blog.
Deletehttps://reichwingspy.blogspot.com/2026/09/sick-freak-wants-greatest-president-in.html?m=1
You might want to see what the guy said about you when he noticed you are one of the authors on that blog site. I have no idea who that guy is, but he certainly is no fan of yours and Dervish.
I doubti it rat boy. As I've never visited a site called Reich Wing Spy. Let alone authored anything.
DeleteSo, I'll be passing on your invite. I've zero interest. Exactly the same zero interest as I have in your site.
The screen cap he took of the site he calls the fake Reich Wing Spy shows you as one of the authors, Leslie. And the link I posted is clean. Only a fool boobytraps links, and those boobytraps can backfire and trap the fool that posts them.
Deletethe "fake" reichwing spy blog is YOUR blog, Mystere. You created it and listed your fake Les Carpenter account as an author. Along with the fake account you created for me. And you also have a fake Joe Biden account. Those are all your accounts.
DeleteThose accounts are yours and possibly someone else's accounts.
DeleteIlhan Omar Wants $140 Billion for the Community That Robbed Us Blind, and She Isn’t Even Embarrassed to ask! As Minnesota is still counting the enormous losses from Feeding Our Future, a scheme that drained roughly $250 million meant to feed hungry kids. Its ringleader, Aimee Bock, got 41 years. Other convicts bought mansions with money meant to buy lunches. Prosecutors are still working through the wider mess, and the total runs into the billions.
ReplyDeleteSo what does the congresswoman from Minneapolis do next? She asks for money. A staggering amount of it.
”She says Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis nearly $700 million, and she wants ICE to “pay the price.”
Enforcing laws that Congress passed is now Terrorism in her way of telling the story!. The officers are the villains. The people who broke the law are the victims. And the taxpayer, who already got Fleeced once, gets handed the bill. Go Figure!
In July, the Daily Wire reported that Omar’s sister, Sahra Noor incorporated her consulting firm at a Lakeville home tied through business filings to several people convicted in the Feeding Our Future case. Noor has not been charged with anything, and sharing an address is not a crime. Fair enough.
But when a Minnesota House fraud committee wanted records from Omar herself, Democrats blocked the subpoena. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance went on Benny Johnson’s show and said flatly that Omar “Definitely Committed Immigration Fraud,” and the Justice Department is reportedly reviewing the matter. Omar calls it a ridiculous lie. ( of course she would).
But Still. A politician like her, with that cloud hanging over her head is writing a $140 B
illion grant program that pays out through nonprofits in her own backyard. You have to admit she has nerve. Or she knows something the rest of us don’t.
Minnesota’s or Omar’s fraud scandals took money from hungry children and disabled seniors. Omar’s answer is to strip funding from the officers who enforce the law and route it through the same kind of nonprofit pipeline that got looted. She doesn’t think this is outrageous. She thinks it’s a press release. And a good number of her colleagues cosponsored it with a straight face.
Be very careful Steve. DerFuher Adolf Ze Nincompoop Hitler-Sanders will bend over, pull out his race card from the cracks of his tenderloins and call you a Nazi because you exposed a member of his party approved house negroes for what she really is.
DeleteMore grunts from the dregs of ignorance.
DeleteNo, that's just the sound of your farts while you're sitting on a porta potty at your trailer park.
DeleteAgain LMAO!!
DeleteYour delusions are the stuff all reichwing idiots suffer from.
Keep em coming rat boy. They're a real gas. Just like all your BS is.
The gas you're snorting is the swamp gas from your trailer park outhouse, Leslie.
DeleteNo, it's the odious and toxic gas from assholes like trump and you.
DeleteYeah. Level of your expertise showing. %^P
DeleteMore BULLShit from the dregs of the earth
ReplyDeleteAyup. Right were you reside, anymouse.
DeleteI would bet that knowing YOU you’d live in. PIG PEN
DeleteArgentina President Javier Milei just walked up to the Microphone at the United Nations and RIPPED THEM TO THEIR FACES:
ReplyDelete"It's become a USELESS organization whose only purpose is to sustain a caste of fatefully arrogant PARASITES masquerading as well-intentioned bureaucrats!"
"The alleged 'defenders of human rights' have sheltered bloodthirsty dictatorships and regimes that stone women in the streets!"
"Good people do not think about controlling the lives of their fellow human beings."
"Those who were supposed to guarantee collective security and human rights failed in their task. Instead, they allowed chaos, violence and international terrorism to flourish.
Milei is absolutely awesome! I would loved to have seen the faces of those he told to go joebiden themselves. I'm being extremely polite by not using the F bomb or S bomb on this blog site.
DeleteYup, another filthy fascist authoritarian asshole.
Delete...democraticly elected. %^P
DeleteWhich for such a crazy dunk as you are sinonim of "fascism".
Yawn.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just handed the Republicans a gift. The radical, and “not to smart” congresswoman from New York is now openly admitting that 2028 is going to be "all or nothing at all" for the balance of her political career and if she loses, she's done. Whether she's eyeing Chuck Schumer's Senate seat, or the Presidency, or another House term, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is betting everything on one final roll of the dice. What she's really revealing is that even she knows her radical agenda is wearing thin with voters. The American people are tired of her Socialist fantasies, her attacks on law enforcement, and her divisive identity politics. Come 2028, voters will have a clear choice: reject the far-left extremism that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez represents and choose leaders who actually put America first. Her political career ending would be a victory for common sense and constitutional values. And frankly for me as well
ReplyDeleteAOC could end it now by resigning from congress before this November. Maybe she's waiting to find a bar that will hire her as a cocktail waitress.
DeleteAOC is awesome!!
DeleteAwesomely cretinic? %^P
DeleteYup, that be you.
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