Bolshevism Quote by Ludwig von Mises
““All Nazi champions insist again and again that Marxism and Bolshevism are the quintessence of the Jewish mind, and that it is the great historic mission of Nazism to root out this pest. It is true that this attitude did not prevent the German nationalists either from coöperating with the German communists in undermining the Weimar Republic, or from training their black guards in Russian artillery and aviation camps in the years 1923–1933, or— in the period from August, 1939, until June, 1941—from entering into a close political and military complicity with Soviet Russia. Nevertheless, public opinion supports the view that Nazism and Bolshevism are philosophies—Weltanschauungen—implacably opposed to each other.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Human Action, Ludwig von Mises, 1949
He argues that despite ideological opposition, Nazism and Bolshevism have historically cooperated, showing political pragmatism over pure doctrine.
In simple terms: Nazism and Bolshevism sometimes worked together despite claimed differences.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that political alliances can be pragmatic, not purely ideological.
Themes
politics
ideology
pragmatism
history
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- policy negotiations
- wartime alliances
- propaganda
- foreign policy
Key Concepts
realpolitik
ideological conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do groups claim absolute opposition while cooperating?
- What does this reveal about political strategy?
A Different Perspective
Oversimplifies complex motivations behind alliances.
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