That is troubling, but it could just be a chapter issue rather than the org as a whole.
I was interested in PSL for a while - especially during the election when they first came to my attention - but I've worrisome stories about senior members abusing their authority to sexually harass female members. As a woman myself that makes me hesitant to throw in with them.
I have been, but it's hard to find reliable English-language sources on countries that Western Hegemony is opposed to. Especially when everything you're likely to come across first is either coming from the mouth of the Great Satan itself or through one of its sock puppets.
I'm not asking about "aesthetics" or whatever. If he's a socialist his policies will reflect that; if he's not a socialist his policies will reflect that. This is what I'm asking.
I agree, though I'm not sure I'd use the term 'bourgeois' to describe him or his revolution as I don't think either work as appropriate or accurate descriptions.
I'm not "purity testing"; it was an honest question because I couldn't pin where he was at politically.
There is an important distinction between Left-wing Nationalism (which is progressive & anti-colonial) and Right-wing Nationalism (which is reactionary & chauvinistic). The two are distinct practices which use differing language and have differing goals. Left-wing Nationalists don't talk about culture, ethnicity, or homeland - they talk about anti-imperialism & anti-colonialism. They are often socialists but this isn't always the case and even if they aren't socialists outright they still deserve critical support in their struggles against imperialism/colonialism.
I'm not looking for a reason to condemn Traoré nor a reason to support him. I already know his cause is righteous and deserves support, I just wanted to know how far along the Left path he was. There's no need for snark, comrade.
What bad things have you heard?