There's something by Fredric Jameson that's relevant to this Atwood business but it's too much of a Jeet Heer thing to bring up.
@CrushCrushEeah @jaywattsiii Not peace anti-Leninism, I'd argue, but principled anti-Leninism. I think 20th century shows Leninism failed.
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@HeerJeet @jaywattsiii Yes I agree. That doesn't mean it isn't sorely needed on the left rn as a tactical weapon and historical perspective.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet @jaywattsiii I would also argue that, so far, 21th century shows that reformism has failed (lgbt issues a positive exception). -
@CrushCrushEeah @jaywattsiii Leninism is good for overthrowing police states but a disaster in power. And little use in non-police states. - Show replies
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@HeerJeet I wouldn't say it managed to defeat capitalism as its successes lay in overthrowing semi-feudal, pre-modern empires.
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