Hi all, self-described Democratic Socialist with a curiosity in Marxist-Leninism, and a hesitation about the concept of Vanguard State. As has been shown historically, Lenin’s ideology is undoubtably been the most effective in practical change. However, Socialist states have (regarding the USSR and PRC) very little examples of peaceful transitions of power, with the death of the head of state being the primary reason behind leader change with ensuing power struggles in the party. Personally, doesn’t really sit well with Internationalist and egalitarian doctrines. Combined with a lack of term limits, let alone popular sovereignty, it’s a process I have doubts with. A few thoughts:
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