Why do people here really not like Trotskyists? Is it just because of his beef with Stalin and not an actual criticism of his views? Do people really not think a global movement would be superior for the betterment of all people?

Edit: Thank you to everyone who provided context and history, y’all are a wealth of knowledge.

    • Rx_Hawk [he/him]
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      3 months ago

      I mean is that a yes? I'm trying to be serious.

      • HarryLime [any]
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        3 months ago

        If America became AES, of course I'd support it wholeheartedly, though I have a hard time picturing what that would look like.

        • Rx_Hawk [he/him]
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          3 months ago

          Yeah, I mean I understand that the only realistic way is revolution, which is kind of hard to advocate for in public spaces, which I understand.

          • blight [any]
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            3 months ago

            i’m another commenter but to me it’s not that it’s hard to advocate revolution, it’s that i can’t picture realistically happening in any meaningful and lasting way here

              • blight [any]
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                3 months ago

                sorry for doomerism but have you met westerners? they are decidedly uncool

                • Rx_Hawk [he/him]
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                  3 months ago

                  they just haven't been educated properly yet janet-wink

                  • pastalicious [he/him, undecided]
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                    3 months ago

                    Educating us is incredibly challenging. The anti communist immune response built into almost every adult is immediate and severe. But the contradictions are always heightening which makes the soil more fertile. No I cannot stick to just one metaphor!