I agree with and believe in the Communist ideology which seeks the well being of human beings in general and the prolitariat in particular, and in Lenin's policy of the equality of nationalities. Similarly, I was pleased with the discussions I had with Chairman Mao on ideology and the policy towards nationalities. If that same ideology and policy were implemented it would have brought much admiration and happiness. However, if one is to make a general comment on the developments during the past two decades, there has been a lapse in economic and educational progress, the basis of human happiness. Moreover, on account of the hardships caused by the unbearable disruptions, there has been a loss of trust between the Party and the masses, between the officials and the masses, among the officials themselves, and also among the masses themselves. By deceiving one another through false assumptions and misrepresentations there has been, in reality, a great lapse and delay in achieving the real goals.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker agrees with Communist ideals of well-being and equality but criticizes the implementation in recent decades. They point to a loss of trust and economic hardship caused by disruptions.
- In plain terms
- Communist ideals were good, but their implementation caused trust and economic loss.
- What can you take from it?
- Ideals must be implemented well to gain trust and deliver results.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should ideology be implemented?
- What causes loss of trust?
Another view
Criticism of implementation does not address structural issues in the ideology itself.
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