Both traditions have had great thinker and revolutionaries who lived and died side by side. Rather than rehashing century old debates in comments, forums, and Twitter, it might be a better idea to read what they had to say about each other. In general, we need to read more theory that isn’t our “chosen” tradition.
Marxist Literature Anarchist Literature
I saw a thread where someone said they didn’t know this much anarchist theory actually existed. That’s clearly a sign that we need to be better educated. Both the sides are filled with people who lived and died for the sake of freedom. There is no point diminishing these revolutionaries for the sake of internet fights. We need to learn from them all. In fact, if we want to beat Capital, which even they failed to do, we have learn from them and then go further. I think, and I maybe wrong, but I think the only way for that is if we can somehow unite again.
So, read theory, but not just your theory.
My stance on Anarchists, as a ML, has always been that I’m happy to ally with them if they aren’t anti-Communist. The vast majority of Anarchists are anti-Communists who will call you a Red Fascist if you uphold literally any Socialist project.
