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Bolshevism

[ bohl-shuh-viz-uhm, bol- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the doctrines, methods, or procedure of the Bolsheviks.
(sometimes lowercase) the principles or practices of ultraradical socialists or political ultraradicals generally.

First recorded in 1915–20; Bolshev(ik) + -ism

What Tismaneau is clear on is how Bolshevism and Nazism both desired a scapegoat to achieve their end goals.

While Bolshevism was a dictatorship of the proletariat, Nazism was a dictatorship with a voting consensus behind it.

Bolshevism was the linchpin that held all the other facets of conspiracy together.

Whilst Bolshevism sets out to destroy Capitalism at a blow, Socialism prefers a more gradual process.

Syndicalism and bolshevism involve speedy and drastic action—hence the force of their appeal.

We cannot wonder that such conditions prove prolific breeders of bolshevism and similar "isms."

The rôle of Jews in social revolution and particularly in Bolshevism hardly needs comment.

That in our own country Jews are playing a part in the background of Bolshevism is again evident.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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