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> it’s curious that this “socialist” “anarchist” author is largely revered for his critiques of communism Stalinism is not communism though, plenty of communis
by vvvvvvvvvvvv 3y ago
> it’s curious that this “socialist” “anarchist” author is largely revered for his critiques of communism
Stalinism is not communism though, plenty of communists still hate it to this day, if anything Orwell is known for criticism of totalitarianism, not communism.
- marxisttemp 3y agoBut he never wrote a novel providing a depiction of the pitfalls of corporate capitalism or right-wing ideology.
- Perceval 3y agoHe traveled to a foreign country and joined a militia to put his life on the line fighting fascism. Does that demonstrate more or less skin in the game against fascism than Stalinism?