I only push back on this because I believe strongly that there is a tremendous opportunity for the left in the US to seize on the opportunity and do the right thing: boldly take a stand for undocumented workers and push for their rights, and I think it will be more popular than most realize.

This is exactly what's playing out in real world organization right now. has been able to position itself as a legitimate leader of the anti-deportation movement, which means larger numbers of people than I've ever seen are following the political direction of a revolutionary communist party.