Gorbachevism, carried out by mediocre but ambitious party bureaucrats, is an attempt not only to outdo the people but also the objective laws of human society.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gorbachevism, driven by mediocre but ambitious bureaucrats, tries to outdo both people and the natural laws of society.
- In plain terms
- Gorbachevism aims to surpass people and societal laws, led by ambitious bureaucrats.
- What can you take from it?
- Ambitious bureaucracy can attempt to override natural social limits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the limits of bureaucratic power?
- Can ideology truly override social laws?
Another view
The claim that one can outdo natural laws is unrealistic.
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