While Zinoviev is in the majority he is for iron discipline.... When he is in the minority... he is against it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mikoyan criticizes Zinoviev for changing his stance on discipline depending on whether he holds majority power.
- In plain terms
- Zinoviev supports discipline only when he is in charge.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders often change rules based on their power position.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do leaders change principles when power shifts?
- Is discipline necessary only for opponents?
Another view
It simplifies complex political maneuvering into mere hypocrisy.
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