Comparing Mao to Hitler

[Brad De Long]

>> Brad De Long wrote:
>>
>> >How can anyone deny that Maoist thought is characterized by
>mindless brainwashed utterances?
>>
>> You could say the same about a typical Bill Clinton speech or
>Anthony Lewis column. They're just *our* mindless brainwashed
>utterances, so we don't think twice about them. Other people's
>MBUs stand out for being unfamiliar.
>
>Doug >>

Touche...


>
>
>That's a little short of a ringing endorsement:
>"Read Mao!  He's no stupider than Bill Clinton!"
>
>I would urge higher standards for texts which
>purport to liberate the world's people.
>
>Can you seriously deny that, under a Maoist
>regime, you, me and Louis would be working
>shoulder to shoulder in one of Liu's
>"reeducation" camps?
>
>Cheers,
>
>max

Double touche...