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In my continued exposure to leftist spaces and a leftist view on history it has become clear that all I understand about Stalin is the reactionary rhetoric I've been fed my whole life. I have only just started on reading theory and exposing myself to a leftist view, so Stalin as a topic isn't something I've reached yet.

But I have to ask, and I think this is the place to ask it, what is the deal with Stalin?

The vibe I get is that people at a minimum don't hate Stalin, but also maybe at most appricate Stalin. I'm aware that the efforts of the USSR during WW2, especially in regards to Nazi aggression are a credit to his administration and leadership, but is that really where the vibe starts and stops?

I'm not looking for a dissertation on the guy, but just the notes or primary points. I'll take reading suggestions too.

Thanks comrades.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago (1 children)

how does it feel to be the only person whose ancestors were killed by stalin for being jewish

[–] Stanley_Pain 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I enjoy when people try to re-write history. There is a lot written about this. Perhaps turn off the computer and go to a library and educate your mind instead of being ignorant.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago

who did he kill for being jewish

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Stanley_Pain 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Go read some Draitser and Kostyrchenko.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not going through this charade. If you’ve read them, then you can cite specific evidence.