By John Ross It is simply an objective fact that China has made in total the greatest contribution to human well-being of any country – in particular to the most historically oppressed sections of humanity, those therefore of special interest to socialists throughout the world.
All excellent points, the fact that USSR was effectively under siege throughout its entire existence is crucial for understanding the way it developed. Just like China was adapting to its material conditions, USSR adapted to the situation it found itself in. It’s also very easy to criticize in retrospect, but it’s much harder to figure things out when you’re doing something that’s never been attempted before.
All excellent points, the fact that USSR was effectively under siege throughout its entire existence is crucial for understanding the way it developed. Just like China was adapting to its material conditions, USSR adapted to the situation it found itself in. It’s also very easy to criticize in retrospect, but it’s much harder to figure things out when you’re doing something that’s never been attempted before.