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[Az]

errm, the split between China and the SU, was because of Khrustchev's denouncation of Stalin's deeds. the CCP tried to mold the country in the form of the Stalinist SU, and Stalin's methods being denounced was not only unexpected but cut through the core of CCP political strategy for the following years. The many following failures by the CCP to raise the country failed miserably, not only because they were at least as cruel as stalin's but also they were by far less practical. One could remind himself of the 'make steel at home' fiasco, to get an extreme example. Mao was much more like Stalin, only that he was much less of a commie leader, and much more of a Chinese emperor wannabe.

[El León]

I believe the Stalinists always have denounced Mao as revisionist...
Though some of the roles played by both are similar, they come from a totally different mindset. In the end, while suffering temporary setbacks, the policies initiated by Mao have put China (but not the Chinese people, mind) in a privileged position vs. the rest of the world, partly because they promoted self-sufficiency - even if there were fiascos, everyone is scared as hell of chinese manufactures.

Mao was much more like Stalin, only that he was much less of a commie leader, and much more of a Chinese emperor wannabe.

I think Mao trying to be like the emperor vs. Stalin trying to be the Czar are an even match. In terms of being a leader, well Mao could writer, could actually do analysis beyond "they're all against me" stalinism, and as a military leader his genius can hardly be undermined.
Stalin, well... As a writer? In terms of his analysis of his internal opposition? Military leader?

[Dr. Nick]

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[El León]

Originally posted by El Awrence
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