Translation:
My personal opinion, for those who are interested, is that these two instances (Hexbear and Lemmygrad) are filled with what we call here nazbols, tankies, or even left-wing fascists.
They are primarily authoritarians who like to call themselves leftist, but use the same tools, have the same political vision, the same organization, and politically and historically tend to ally with “official” fascists as soon as a truly revolutionary leftist movement emerges.
I found it tolerable to “do nothing” as long as they stayed in their corners, but I had somewhat forgotten that an authoritarian remains an authoritarian and that the only place they deserve is down a well, not forgetting to strike the hands that try to escape with a big stick.
Bzzzzt WRONG. Marx’s analysis is that Capitalism naturally forms monopolist syndicates over time, removing competition and replacing with association, prepping the capabilities of public ownership and central planning after revolution. From Marx himself:
Capitalism prepares the ground for Socialism.
I didn’t say there were no moral reasons for wanting to move onto Socialism. I said Marxists believe Socialism to be the next step out of critical examination of Capitalism. This is Marxism 101.
More than a simple reparation of injustice, it is the only way to progress forwards. Economic structures follow the level of development of the Productive Forces. This is the basis of Historical Materialism! Socialism is necessary once these monopolist syndicates are formed to even consider progressing on.
You did, through the implication that introducing broader markets is a deviation away from Socialism.
There isn’t, just gesturing and chauvanism on your part. Read Why Do Marxists Fail to Bring the “Worker’s Paradise?”
You did, in implying their democratic structures were farcical.
I could also point out how these movements did not depend on Stalin.
Trotsky was actively hostile to the USSR, Stalin largely upheld Lenin’s legacy. Stalin didn’t make a stark departure from Lenin.
I am a Marxist, you claim I am not, and in fact am a “tankie.” You have no justification for this, only your own lack of understanding of Marxism, as I have time and time again explained and supported with writings. You have provided little in the way of material evidence, I have provided much.
Indeed. If you don’t even know what Scientific Socialism means or what Historical Materialism is, how can you claim authority over someone who has read several dozen essays, books, and more? You’re deeply unserious.
I love you Cowbee