Will you support a communist revolution in your country?

by **History Alive** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:00 pm

The year is 1919. World War I has devastated Europe, and inspired great social change. Many people are angry with the former establishment. Particularly with the old monarchies, many feel that the old order of Europe needs to be changed. No where was this more apparent than in Russia. The monarchy was violently overthrown, and a provisional government was created. In October, the Bolsheviks took over the provisional government and declared a communist state. Russia could be at the forefront of a very new possibility. That communism will spread throughout Europe.

Communist revolutions have indeed erupted throughout Europe. Many people find them appealing, and it is a very real possibility that they will take over. The questions stands. Will you support a communist revolution in your country?

Remember to keep this discussion in period as if you were living in that time. Also keep things civil. Remember that if you have any suggestions for these debates, feel free to submit them to me.

by **Margno** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:03 pm

Well shit, in period I wouldn't know how horrible authoritarian communism turns out to be. I'd probably just get swept up in the rhetoric and assume the compassionate people who want justice for the poor were incapable of mass enslavement and political genocide.

by **Greater Weselton** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:04 pm

I would not since I am Christian.

by **United Marxist Nations** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:04 pm

Yes.

[and I would be even more supportive of one today, as the conditions in today's Western world require far less authoritarian means; thus, leaving it less open to careerism.]

by **Davinhia** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:04 pm

I would not.
I know I may put this stupidly, but communism hurts everything.
So no.

by **Aurulie** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:05 pm

Not communism but hardcore socialism.

by **Setgavarius** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:05 pm

Yeah, I guess. They seem cool!

by **Republic of Libanon** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:07 pm

Absolutely not, I am anti-Communist.

by **Olivaero** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:09 pm

I would, I'd want it to be as peaceful as possible but I would. Especially after seeing the hell in the form of WW1 that Imperialism had just released upon the world.

by **New Socialist South Africa** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:20 pm

Why on earth would President Louis Botha bow to those ungodly Communist fools?!? That would be like letting black people vote. :lol2:

The formation of the South African Communist Party, a party that will play a major part in the struggle against white minority rule, and later also Apartheid, is still two years away from being formed. Already however numerous people, including many in the oppressed black communities, are warming toward Communism.

by **Unknown Unknownia** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:23 pm

I am jewish so yes

by **Alcase** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:24 pm

Speaking from the point of view of the "common man" in the early 1900's, yes.

In modern times, being knowledgeable of the inundating negatives of a communist government (which is in and of itself an oxymoron), no.

by **Conkerials** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:26 pm

A socialist revolution, yes.
Communist, possibly. Depends on the circumstance, though likely no.

by **Gyrenaica** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:27 pm

Lol "will" as if it is guaranteed a communist revolution will take place in the United States... Smh

by **Saved Earth** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:27 pm

I would never support a marxist-leninist revolution. The history is the evidence to what a marxist-leninist regime is and what it would degenerate into.

by **Kumuri** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:47 pm

United Marxist Nations wrote:Yes.

[and I would be even more supportive of one today, as the conditions in today's Western world require far less authoritarian means; thus, leaving it less open to careerism.]

Hell yeah.

by **Furry Alairia and Algeria** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:55 pm

A Mexican Communist Revolution?
Why the hell would Mexico be into communism?
Oh wait...Them

by **Saved Earth** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:55 pm

Deian salazar wrote:No.
1.Authoritarian
2.Often evil
3,Weak
4.Corrupt
5.Will eventually collapse
6.I'm working on creating a new government type,myself.

It took at least 70 years for the marxist-leninist regimes to drop dead in Europe. What are you talking about? Some of them are even alive and well to this day.

by **Burleson** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:56 pm

Look at how communism worked out for the Soviet Union.

by **United Marxist Nations** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:59 pm

Burleson wrote:Look at how communism worked out for the Soviet Union.

You mean it modernized it very quickly?

by **Pxoria** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:00 pm

You're asking a site full of of hard core communists and Marxists whether they want to support a communist revolution. Have you ever been on NSG?

Oh...and absolutely not. Communism is a loathsome ideology that seems to think humans are incorruptible and morally wholesome enough to trust with land, wealth, and power and not have those in power abuse it.

by **Pxoria** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:01 pm

United Marxist Nations wrote:
Burleson wrote:Look at how communism worked out for the Soviet Union.

You mean it modernized it very quickly?

Peristroika (pardon if spelling is wrong) modernized it quickly.

by **Furry Alairia and Algeria** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:02 pm

Pxoria wrote:
United Marxist Nations wrote:You mean it modernized it very quickly?

Peristroika (pardon if spelling is wrong) modernized it quickly.

Perestroika/перестро́йка

by **Benuty** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:02 pm

Revolution through massive social movements, and the will to stand up for the rights of the people. That is my take on it anyway.

by **United Marxist Nations** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 6:03 pm

Pxoria wrote:
United Marxist Nations wrote:You mean it modernized it very quickly?

Peristroika (pardon if spelling is wrong) modernized it quickly.

No, industrialization and the elimination of illiteracy did. Think you're forgetting that, for a while, the USSR had a healthcare system on-par (and, IIRC, producing a superior life expectancy for a while) with the US for some time, was the first country in space, and did all of this from a terrible starting position.