Michael Parenti explains the reasons for “authoritarianism” in socialist countries

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Dateline: First run Aug 27 August 2017 • Reposted 06/10/2021
A wide variety of critics of Marxism-Leninism, beginning with liberals and outright rightwingers and fascists, plus anarchists and libertarians of many stripes, accuse Marxist-Leninists of being inherently "authoritarian", despotic and tyrannical. Their criticism is usually directed at nations where anti-imperialists have conquered power (Soviet Union, North Korea, Cuba, Nicaragua, and the "pink tide in Latin America", Iran, etc.) This is Michael Parenti's insight on this important issue. 

Authoritarianism in Socialist Countries - Michael Parenti

An excerpt from a speech by Dr. Michael Parenti explaining the roots of authoritarianism in socialist countries. 

NOTE: THE ABOVE LECTURE IS PART OF A LONGER CHAT, REPRODUCED IN FULL BELOW. 

Michael Parenti: Marxism & the Crisis in Eastern Europe (1990)

http://alternativeradio.org | Michael Parenti is a brilliant orator and one of this country's foremost independent political analysts. He has taught at major colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad. He is the author of numerous books including 'Democracy for the Few', 'The Face of Imperialism' and 'The Assassination of Julius Caesar'.

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