At the congress of St-Etienne the difference developed into separation, those who refused all compromise with a capitalist government following Guesde, while the opportunists formed several groups.
After the war of 1870-71 he took a leading place among; the most radical section of French politicians, as an opponent of the " opportunists " who continued the policy of Gambetta..
This witch-hunt was a service to every force resisting such a break; to trade union bureaucrats, labor aristocrats and opportunists generally.
It, too, has had its share of rubbish pedaled by insincere opportunists and deluded fools.
From all sides opportunists, religious sectarians and racists have jumped in to exploit the situation.
