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[–] 1 point 2 weeks ago (1 child)

I don't think neocons were ever legit. This was an attempt to infiltrate the "New York Intellectuals" and their publications, just like they did later with Ramparts Magazine

And I don't see the cynicism in Trotsky's writing, agree with him or not. Permanent Revolution is anything but cynical.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

    I didn't say Trotsky himself was a cynic.

    I said that Trots, and other people who formerly had revolutionary politics, became neocons out of cynicism.

    Not because they're chicken.

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