Stalin coined the term Marxism-Leninism. Marxism-Leninism was already in practice in Lenin’s time, though Lenin didn’t say his application of Marx’s theories was Leninist, the same way Marx didn’t call himself a Marxist. It was only after the fact that Stalin synthesized Marxism-Leninism by combining Lenin’s and Marx’s theories. In the same way, people didn’t call themselves Hegelians or Darwinians when Hegel and Darwin were alive.

On Practice and On Contradiction as someone else as said would be a good start. A Handbook of Philosophy written by B.I. Syusyukalov and L.A. Yakovleva is a decent read, though it is important to note that it is from the revisionist era of the USSR.

Trust the plan.

From 2010 to 2020, Vietnam lifted 10 million people out of poverty. For nine of those years, Phú Trọng was general secretary. Rest in peace, comrade.

The powers of economic planning. o7

Ben Norton makes tons of great videos about the Chinese economy. Here’s one from 7 days ago.

They think Deng restored capitalism and installed a bourgeoise dictatorship. The problem with this view is it only works when you haven’t read any Chinese socialism and only listen to Western armchair Marxists.

I’ve read Blood Lies and thought he made an excellent argument and provided many sources.

Heres the article without the paywall. :)

https://socialistchina.org/2024/02/20/disappointing-rush-to-judgment-on-chinas-role-in-the-congo/

I have a book on my shelf called Transgender Marxism by Elle O’Rourke and Jules Joanne Gleeson. I have not read it yet, but I have heard great things.

At what cost? Think of the children China!

Take care, comrade. <3

Ben Norton is one of the best journalists out there