right, it definitely excludes anyone who isn't already a communist. but the utility is that it separates committed communists from those who aren't and it happens because it allows us to identify who's with us in the in-group (and it paints a target on the out-group). that's not really enough by itself that we should step into the glorification of violence (that way leads to reactionary politics), but it's very hard to stop it from happening at all.
I'm more describing why it happens than I am trying to justify it. it's worth eroding, I'm with you on that.
Alright, it looks like we agree. That's why I make these comments on these kinds of posts -- It's important to justify the actions of the Bolsheviks, because most libs' take is "noooo evil commies killed the princess," but it should only go as far as utilitarian justification.
right, it definitely excludes anyone who isn't already a communist. but the utility is that it separates committed communists from those who aren't and it happens because it allows us to identify who's with us in the in-group (and it paints a target on the out-group). that's not really enough by itself that we should step into the glorification of violence (that way leads to reactionary politics), but it's very hard to stop it from happening at all.
I'm more describing why it happens than I am trying to justify it. it's worth eroding, I'm with you on that.
Alright, it looks like we agree. That's why I make these comments on these kinds of posts -- It's important to justify the actions of the Bolsheviks, because most libs' take is "noooo evil commies killed the princess," but it should only go as far as utilitarian justification.