TransporterMalfunction 1 Posted June 21, 2003 During Communist rule in Russia there was a tremendous loss of life. However, was this due to Communism or the dictorial rule of those rulers such as Stalin and Lenin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Jean-Luc Picard 1 Posted June 21, 2003 I say it's both Communism and the rule of a Dictator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrekkieMage 0 Posted June 21, 2003 I agree with Picard, it was a mix, Stalin and Lenin didn't handle the government well. And Communism in such a large country, I don't think just one ruler could handle that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abakai2003 0 Posted June 21, 2003 The basic tenants of comunisum are good in principal but unfortunatly it dosn't work and Stalin - lenin where allso very paranoid. and if any of you have read animal farm that is the ulitmate take on what Comunisum is "Every one is Equal. But some are more equal than others" But I digress my answer to the question is that I agree with the others it's a mix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TransporterMalfunction 1 Posted June 21, 2003 The basic tenants of comunisum are good in principal but unfortunatly it dosn't work and Stalin - lenin where allso very paranoid. and if any of you have read animal farm that is the ulitmate take on what Comunisum is "Every one is Equal. But some are more equal than others" But I digress my answer to the question is that I agree with the others it's a mix Could it not be argued that dictators such as Stalin halted an chance of Communism achieving success and that, had leaders not been concerned with their own status and political manovering, then a true Communist state could have been achieved. Note - Any point I put across is not based on my own political viewpoint or stand on the matter unless so stated, as certain comments are only intended to provide a basis for discussion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xeroc 0 Posted June 22, 2003 I believe that was becasue of the rulers, not the priniples of communmisim. Communisim is not by itself evil (I can't say it is the best society either) but no true communisim has ever really existed. Those were all dictatorships pretending to be communists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Jean-Luc Picard 1 Posted June 22, 2003 I just gotta ask: How the heck can you say communism could work and be A OK? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
