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(DIR) Post #AkIRMQluLM2JlBVFoG by Radical_EgoCom@mastodon.social
2024-07-25T17:50:20Z
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Historians often describe Stalin as a power-hungry leader with sociopathic tendencies, known for his brutal purges and harsh repression of opponents. His extreme methods were designed to cement his control over the Soviet Union.
(DIR) Post #AkIRQldMii2RcaZjLE by Radical_EgoCom@mastodon.social
2024-07-25T17:51:14Z
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Stalin seemed to have used socialism mainly to bolster his own power and break down the old feudal and imperial systems. Despite publicly supporting socialist ideals, his actions often contradicted these principles, showing a focus on personal ambition rather than true commitment to socialism.
(DIR) Post #AkIRS3j8w4C81ftTSC by Radical_EgoCom@mastodon.social
2024-07-25T17:51:33Z
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Stalin's severe repression and political purges damaged socialism’s reputation, particularly in the West and among some socialists. His actions overshadowed the Soviet Union's achievements under his rule and led to a largely negative view of socialism.
(DIR) Post #AkIS3FRULEG14hMw5Y by WernerRhein@mastodon.social
2024-07-25T17:57:43Z
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@Radical_EgoCom He had to be like that the huge country was splintered into many different groups that were looking for their own monetary gains. This persisted till the dissolving of the Soviet Union and the Oligarchy popped out of everything fortunes could be made.
(DIR) Post #AkISk3Mz6RcC5HfoXI by Radical_EgoCom@mastodon.social
2024-07-25T18:05:03Z
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@WernerRhein I don't buy into the argument that Stalin had to be that way. Firmness in conviction and an iron fist were likely necessary to deal with the problems the Soviet Union was experiencing at the time, but by no means were any of his sociopathic and narcissistic traits necessary for the Soviet Union to be successful.
(DIR) Post #AkISmfFpDi969zZNrs by franckraisch@ruhr.social
2024-07-25T18:05:46Z
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@Radical_EgoCom when you kill 2% and let 3% work in prisons at minimum cost, will the remaining 95% folliw you whatever it is you want ghem to do
(DIR) Post #AkKpd1ijWTSwCiNu0O by WernerRhein@mastodon.social
2024-07-26T21:31:48Z
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@Radical_EgoCom So who lead the country from Zaristisch lead and mostly peasant inhabited land to the peaceful world power it is today?
(DIR) Post #AkKr9u3h89DLx3QhIu by Radical_EgoCom@mastodon.social
2024-07-26T21:49:17Z
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@WernerRhein I'm not denying the positive results of Stalin's approach regarding governing the Soviet Union, and I even relate more to his pragmatic approach of governance, but I disagree that Stalin had to act in the exact way that he did in order for the Soviet Union to succeed. Stalin did many things that were illogical, irrational, and harmful, such as Lysenkoism and his excessive focus on heavy industry, which led to chronic shortages of everyday necessities for the general population.
(DIR) Post #AkMsoz0O8FdzR7xHNo by WernerRhein@mastodon.social
2024-07-27T21:17:19Z
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@Radical_EgoCom Are you sure that t was all Stalins doing? Who reported the people to him? They where mostly people who had local interest to come up to the top.
(DIR) Post #AkMtEoBkyF1XQ0aSsS by Radical_EgoCom@mastodon.social
2024-07-27T21:22:00Z
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@WernerRhein I don't claim that Stalin holds all of the responsibility, but he holds the most responsibility since he was the one in charge.