I’m not clear on what you’re referring to—I’m guessing you’re objecting to Dalrymple’s characterization of communism? If so, there is a distinction between an ideology and its followers; yes, its adherents may possess a range of beliefs within certain parameters, but the ideology of communism is very clearly articulated by Marx, Engels, …
I’m not clear on what you’re referring to—I’m guessing you’re objecting to Dalrymple’s characterization of communism? If so, there is a distinction between an ideology and its followers; yes, its adherents may possess a range of beliefs within certain parameters, but the ideology of communism is very clearly articulated by Marx, Engels, and its practitioners (Lenin, Trotsky, et al), so it is perfectly reasonable to judge that ideology by its articulated principles and practices.
That said, I agree with your statement that core values are what truly matter, whereas political tribes are used to divide us, so I’m all for jettisoning those superficial distinctions and uniting over core values like pro-freedom/anti-tyranny.
I’m not clear on what you’re referring to—I’m guessing you’re objecting to Dalrymple’s characterization of communism? If so, there is a distinction between an ideology and its followers; yes, its adherents may possess a range of beliefs within certain parameters, but the ideology of communism is very clearly articulated by Marx, Engels, and its practitioners (Lenin, Trotsky, et al), so it is perfectly reasonable to judge that ideology by its articulated principles and practices.
That said, I agree with your statement that core values are what truly matter, whereas political tribes are used to divide us, so I’m all for jettisoning those superficial distinctions and uniting over core values like pro-freedom/anti-tyranny.