The CPUSA:
Quote:SECTION 1. The system of organization of the Communist Party is based upon the principle of democratic centralism, which means that decisions and policies are made through democratic procedures, and that once a final decision is made, all members are obligated to carry it out. Democratic centralism combines the maximum involvement of the membership in determining policy and in the democratic election of leading committees with responsible direction from one national center coordinating the activity of the entire Party along commonly agreed-upon lines of policy.
Unity is the strongest weapon working people have in the struggle to advance their interests. By making a commitment to unite around a program of action, members strengthen the Party and help unify the working class and peoples' movements.
Collectivity is the basic style of work of the Party. Through group discussion and action, we seek to develop and apply the best possible plans to advance the interests of working people.
Now, I'm personally not a communist (I'm an independent), but maybe before cjhsa starts running for the hills thinking that "communism" is on the rise in America as they endorse John Kerry, let's be reminded that they are a very SMALL party which is constitutionally obligated to participate in our great political process. But, as the quote from their consitution clearly indicates, their very much for the Democratic process, vs. a single party system, which is what COMMUNISM WAS ALL ABOUT in the former Soviet Union, the Balkans, and still is in China, North Korea, Cuba, and other oppressive regimes around the world.
Why cjhsa would find value in this is beyond me. The same value could be extracted from the "fact" that the fascist party endorses Bush; they just won't tell you in public.
