>>2175208I really wish more people read Gramsci.
You're basically right in your interpretation.
For Gramsci 'the party' wasn't an electoral NGO (although that doesn't mean Gramscian praxis is against elections), but a class coming to power. Organic intellectuals (aka authentic leaders) are not just people *from* social classes but are actively faithful to that class in terms of their lives and cannot simply assume godhead knowledge, but must maintain constant and open lines of communication with the 'masses' as well as humility.
I think your conclusion of welfare and mutual aid is absolutely spot on. Be the change you want to see, while at the same time building defences against the estaliblishment who absolutely will try and stop you.