Comments on: Did the Russian NEP trigger the German March Action? — An exchange

By: Seth Jucovy

Seth Jucovy — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 06:13:22 +0000

It has been decades since I read Carr and others that are relevant to this discussion but I find it interesting and would agree that JR’s summary of the state of analysis at this point is persuasive. Exploration of periods such as this is of value from a purely historical perspective but one can hope that it also can be of some value in working out how to find a transition from various political struggles of the day into deeper and more powerful movements for change – including the question of organizing parties of revolution of real size, purpose and power. The internet can have enormous impact but I guess I am old fashioned in believing that political parties, with appropriate organizational structures, are still required.

By: John Riddell

John Riddell — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:59:06 +0000

In reply to John Marot.

Dear John–

Your comments were on the Communist History list, and I had no right to lift them without your permission. Lars sent me a copy of his remarks and gave permission to reprint. That said, I should have contacted you about reprinting your remarks. So I will ask you now. I would be grateful if you would post your previous comments and any further thoughts you may have on the question. I’ll acknowledge this in my introduction to the exchange.

It’s awkward when a discussion is taking place in two separate frameworks simultaneously. I do think that the various viewpoints — including yours — are worth airing on the open Internet. Indeed given the specialized nature of the discussion, the Internet readership is surprisingly large.

Best regards, John

By: John Marot

John Marot — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 02:31:25 +0000

Why have you edited out my comments?

John