Man, these guys really just hated being associated with Stalin and Mao so much that they’re not picking up what you’re putting down. You’re correct, left wing movements can absolutely be led by authoritarians with a cult of personality. That said, I think most leftists view authoritarianism as something so abhorrent that they don’t associate those leaders with actual leftist policies.
Thanks for the understanding. Online discussion is usually so polarised that I suspect most people are assuming I’m attacking the left or defending the right.
Man, these guys really just hated being associated with Stalin and Mao so much that they’re not picking up what you’re putting down. You’re correct, left wing movements can absolutely be led by authoritarians with a cult of personality. That said, I think most leftists view authoritarianism as something so abhorrent that they don’t associate those leaders with actual leftist policies.
Thanks for the understanding. Online discussion is usually so polarised that I suspect most people are assuming I’m attacking the left or defending the right.
I’m only highlighting lazy thinking.