In a more general sense, adapting to 'moods' of isolated layers can lead to constant shifts in position as the moods themselves change... Groups can thus be left varying their demands at bewildering speed to 'fit in! with the latest mood, thus adding to the confusion that exists instead of combatting it and fighting for a ¡tion based on the objective needs of working people and their allies. This danger has been the central one in the British left over the past decade or so as it has succombed to the pressure of the youth radicalisation. support to centrist figures like Benn and Foot in the recent leadership battle within the Labour Party.
It is difficult to reconcile 'abstaining' on the Labour Party to giving support to centrist figures like Benn all within the space of a few years (and with no explanations at all for such an abrupt shift in line). Certainly, neither position is based on a programme in the interests of working people. It is based on adapting to the moods and illusions of different layers. which can only lead to bewildering shifts and aboui-turns. Such shifts can only serve confuse working people on what is the position to adopt on the Labour Party - or on any other issue.