It is not to save capitalism that we fight in Russia … It…
“It is not to save capitalism that we fight in Russia … It is for a revolution of our own. … If Europe were to become once more the Europe of bankers, of fat corrupt bourgeoisies we should prefer Communism to win and destroy everything. We would rather have it all blow up than see this rottenness resplendent. Europe fights in Russia because it [i.e., Fascist Europe] is Socialist. what interests us most in the war is the revolution to follow The war cannot end without the triumph of Socialist revolution.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The fight is not for capitalism but for a personal revolution; if Europe becomes banking‑driven, communism is preferable to end corruption.
In simple terms: The struggle aims at a socialist revolution, not defending capitalism.
Consider systemic change over mere reform.
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- activism
- policy analysis
- education
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Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the call for revolution?
- How realistic is a socialist overhaul?
Extremist rhetoric can oversimplify complex issues.