[lbo-talk] weimar shadows

[Chris Doss]

I'm not really sure what is meant by "barbarism," to be honest. I would guess he means "irrationalism" rather than "violence" (Trotsky not having a problem with war or violence per se).

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From: Alan Rudy <alan.rudy at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [lbo-talk] weimar shadows

I don't see the dual emphasis on reactive barbarism and technological
efficiency in this passage... though it may be elsewhere in the essay.
I see Trotsky's emphasis on barbarism continued from the past in the context
of - and perhaps being reinforced by ignorance about - modern technology.