The Truth about Lenin, Stalin and the Soviet Union - Michael Malice

About this Video

• Video Title: The Truth about Lenin, Stalin and the Soviet Union - Michael Malice
• Channel: Triggernometry
• Speakers: Michael Malice, Francis (Triggernometry), Konstantin (Triggernometry)
• Duration: 01:10:39

Introduction

This Triggernometry video features an interview with Michael Malice, author of "The White Pill," discussing the Soviet Union under Lenin and Stalin. The conversation delves into the brutality of their regimes, the ideological splits within the communist movement, and the lasting impacts on Russia and global perceptions of communism. The discussion also touches upon comparisons between the Soviet Union and North Korea, and the broader implications for understanding political systems and human nature.

Key Takeaways

• Lenin's Brutality: Despite a common narrative portraying Lenin as a relatively benevolent figure compared to Stalin, Malice highlights Lenin's extensive use of secret police, camps, and mass executions to eliminate political opposition. Lenin’s actions laid the groundwork for Stalin's even more extreme brutality.
• Ideological Splits: The discussion explores the crucial differences between Trotsky's vision of a worldwide revolution and Stalin's focus on "socialism in one country." These ideological clashes were often a mask for power struggles.
• Stalin's Reign of Terror: Stalin's systematic purges, eliminating political rivals and entire power centers, are detailed, emphasizing the staggering number of deaths and the complete falsification of history to maintain power. Khrushchev's later admission of these atrocities is highlighted.
• The Nature of Evil: Malice argues that the nature of evil in totalitarian regimes is often more insidious than popularly imagined, manifested not just in overt brutality but also in seemingly benign actions like children being encouraged to report their parents for perceived political infractions.
• The White Pill's Message: The video explores the message of Malice's book, "The White Pill," which emphasizes the importance of learning from history and maintaining hope despite the darkest chapters of the past. It argues that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, positive change is possible. The book doesn’t advocate complacency but rather learning from past victories against tyranny.