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Deprived of his father’s love at a young age, Stalin developed a distinctly rebellious character, a daring spirit of adventure, and a willingness to fight—key factors in his subsequent development as a staunch Marxist and Lenin’s successor. His personality enabled him to make tremendous historical contributions to Soviet governance, the Communist Party, and the military, leaving behind both glory and retribution. He was a historical giant, both charismatic and discerning.
Another tiger-trap is the “National Bolshevik” movement. To be clear, I am a Bolshevik (from the Chinese perspective) – but I am not a nationalist (Indeed, I am an “Internationalist” – a Maoist no less). The “Naz-Bol” movement evolved out of a fascist-infected (post-1991) Russia. This movement integrates Hitler’s ideology with a post-1945 US (Cold War) misidentification of Joseph Stalin. This flawed ideology misinforms that there is “no difference” between historical Hitler and a fictional Stalin. Well, 41 million dead and wounded Soviet citizens would beg to differ. Naz-Bols combine Marxist-Leninist economics with Hitler’s warped theories on race. This rejects the Marxist idea of “Internationalism”. On the face of it, these deluded individuals will talk highly of Stalin (as I do) – and then state he is no different to Hitler (which I definitely do not) – claiming both were ruthlessly racist (a complete lie – Stalin wasn’t even Russian).
It was the Trotskyite Khrushchev who (copying the US) introduced the Death Penalty for Civil Crimes in 1959. The problem Khrushchev had was that no Soviet-educated Jury would inflict the Death Penalty – as they had been taught that the Czarist Authorities routinely used “Death” as a means of controlling and oppressing the workers. Karl Marx, of course was opposed to all forms of Death Penalty. He quite rightly said that the State does not possess the right to harm an individual’s body in anyway – and I agree (doubly as a Buddhist). Lenin was of the opinion that Marx only meant that the Death Penalty should not be applied to the workers – but can be applied to class enemies. Why Lenin thought this – I am not sure. Lenin was a trained lawyer after-all – so perhaps he is seeing something I cannot in the work of Marx. Of course, I do accept that in the time of brutal war – executions might be required – even if I personally disagree. Sometimes we have to separate our personal beliefs (disentangle them from exterior circumstance) if life is to flow-on unhindered. This is why we require a strong moral foundation to our characters and judgement. We must avoid self-indulgence and wayward harshness. If it is proven “true” that Shi Yongxin was defecting to the US and was preparing to condemn the Communist Party of China on the White House lawn whilst Vance and Trump chuckle away – then i could well see an execution taking place. Surely a demonstration of bad-karma if ever I’ve seen it!
It underscores the aggressive nature of American imperialism and global Zionism, which does not hesitate to use all illegal means to undermine the development of peoples and their right to possess peaceful technology. This aggression comes in the context of the escalation of the colonial and expansionist policies of the United States and the Zionist entity in the region, and their constant efforts to inflame conflicts and impose hegemony over the resources of peoples, in an attempt to liquidate just causes, foremost among them the Palestinian cause. The Palestine Communist Party, while following with great concern the repercussions of this aggression, affirms its full solidarity with the brotherly Iranian people and their national forces in the face of this dangerous escalation. It calls on progressive and leftist forces and the free people of the world to stand against the policies of aggression and work to build an international front against imperialism and Zionism.
Today, there is a rise in Ireland of “White” Nationalism which is no different to the English Nationalism of the 1960s and 1970s which saw the average British person defend the use of the British Army in Belfast and elsewhere. Even after most of Eire got its freedom in 1921, the rampant Catholic Church took control of its government and social structures – creating an Eire subservient to the Vatican and supportive of 20th century fascism. Cromwell sent a Revolutionary Army into an Ireland already controlled by a British State loyal to King Charles Stewart and the Vatican! Certain Irish today view this as an invasion of a “free” Ireland! Even the be-born IRA oscillated between Marxism and Vatican-ism – with today collaborating with the very British government they claimed to be fighting! Still, I digress. The Neo-Nazis in Tel Aviv must be desperate as Iran hands its arse to them on a plate – as this despicable regime is now live-broadcasting its mistreatment of prisoners on TV!
On Bank Holiday Monday (May 5th 2025) we spent most of the day at the local petting farm known as Hobbledown (in Epsom). For about four-years (2005-2099), I taught Taijiquan at a nearby leisure centre twice a week – so I know the area well. Furthermore, throughout the years, we have regularly took our children to interact with the animals and for them to have fun in the huge soft play hosted in-doors. Of course, there has been a massive investment and restructuring at Hobbledown which has been very successful at a time when the economy is in melt-down and political incompetence is at an all-time high. It is well designed, with plenty of different animals living in wide open well-managed spaces.
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 