"We can and must write in a language which sows among the masses hate, revulsion, and scorn toward those who disagree with us."
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Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
[Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov] (1870-1924) First Leader of the Soviet Union
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As quoted (uncited) by Max Eastman in his book 'Reflections on the Failure of Socialism'
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We must write in a language of "political correctness" ... An old Communist trick it seems...
 -- J Carlton, Calgary     
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    It's "political correctness" on college campuses or off you go. Agree with the left wing professors or else.
     -- jim k, Austin, Tx     
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    Great Job.
     -- L. Johnson, Cabot, AR     
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    Applies today to the Liberal/Progressive movement.
     -- Robert L. Davis, Newbern TN     
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    Reminds me of Obama!
     -- Jerry, Buckley WA.     
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    Welcome to Amerika
     -- Mike, Norwalk     
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    Where do you think Saul Alinsky got his 'Rules for Radicals': "Ridicule is man's most potent weapon. It is almost impossible to counteract ridicule. Also it infuriates the opposition, which then reacts to your advantage."
     -- E Archer, NYC     
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     -- warren, olathe      
    Yup!
     -- Bruski, naples FL     
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    A mind truly is a terrible thing to waste...
     -- Patrick Henry, Red Hill     
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    Not all great minds think alike (thank God)... He also said:

    "A lie told often enough becomes the truth [to many too trusting, unskeptical people, because they have 'heard it before so it must be true', but it is still a lie]. "

     -- Robert, Somewhere in Europe     
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    This is the Democrat/Socialist/Communist M.O. My worry is that not enough Americans will wake up in time to say "hell NO, we won't go quietly into the dark night of Communism!!!"
     -- Jamie, Weatherford     
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    That's why they are slowly feeding a socialism so we won't see the communism coming until it's too late.
     -- Mike, Pleasant Hill, Iowa     
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    Wow, this describes the strategy of the progressive left perfectly — and the establishment media is the engine for it.  Hate is their creed!  I have never seen such hypocrisy in my life — is it intentional or delusional?  They are the racists,  the sexists, the appropriators of others' culture, sex, religion.  Yes, one-party rule demanding obedience to the state is a religion that worships its seats of power, to rule all.  It's the oldest racket in the book!
     -- E Archer, NYC     
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    Yes, as said, this could be written today about the corporate elite and the Zionists running America, owners of our media and the government.
     -- RBE, Somewhere in the US     
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    Robert, you do realize that the corporate elites are globalist progressive liberals, right?  And can you possibly explain for me why in the US, liberals are anti-Israel now and pro-Islam?  Being a gay atheist, you would be thrown off a roof in a Muslim country but would have a parade in Israel!  Please do explain your reasoning, I really cannot understand the dichotomy.
     -- E Archer, NYC     
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    Anyone have any idea:

    1. Where Lenin was when he said this?
    2. What year it was?
    3. What book or newspaper it's printed in?



     -- SeanNY3, New York     
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    No, a monstrous application, the Communist, on the other hand, continue the human route of non-terror and rational, level headed healthy, reasonable means of sending the correct behavioral messages.
     -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown     
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