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Allan anonymous June 22 2005, 11:28:09 UTC
rwillmsen, you've surpassed yourself with your article about the CCP and the New Left.

There aren't many places where one can enjoy seeing the glorious comm*nist par*y of China compared directly to the Catholic Church and the American Mafia, with the British Labour party thrown into the mix for good measure!

As you say, how can the CCP be a political party when debate is strictly limited to the elite party cadres?

Peng Dehui and Lin Biao, however, are two good examples, of the consequences of engaging in a good old debate, a bit of trouble-shooting, constructive criticism if you like.

It's not very surprising given China's autocratic history that even a bloody party of the people almost immediately became despotic, elitist and very naturally sought to a zero-tolerance for dissent or opposing views.

I should be posting this on The Three T's shouldn't I? I will.

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rwillmsen June 22 2005, 13:31:05 UTC
As I said elsewhere, I think people deserve more than the Party. I just came across this article from a great site someone recommended on the Peking Duck.

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Party members rwillmsen August 6 2006, 17:01:43 UTC
Who are these party members in the China's New Left? I heard of scholars and artists labeled as such, but never heard of party members. Can you give me some examples?

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