Uma Breve história da União Soviética - A very Brief History of Soviet Union - camina-drummer_beltalowda (Threads)

A very Brief History of Soviet Union                  

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Threads, June 6, 2025

As soon as Lenin died, it turned out that the second most important person in the party, Comrade Trotsky, was a traitor.

Comrades Kamenev, Zinoviev, Bukharin, and Stalin overthrew Trotsky and expelled him from the USSR.

But a couple of years later, it turned out that Comrades Kamenev, Zinoviev, and Bukharin were also traitors and saboteurs. 1/

Then the valiant Comrade Genrikh Yagoda arrested them.

But later it turned out that Comrade Yagoda was himself a traitor and an enemy agent, so he was arrested by Comrade Yezhov.

But a couple of years later, it turned out that Yezhov too was not a comrade, but a plain traitor and enemy agent, and Yezhov was arrested by Comrade Beria. 2/

After Comrade Stalin died, everyone realized that Comrade Beria was also a traitor. Then Comrade Zhukov arrested Beria.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  But soon Comrade Khrushchev figured out that Comrade Zhukov was a traitor and conspirator, and exiled him to the Urals.

And shortly after, it was revealed that Stalin himself had been an enemy, a saboteur, and a traitor. Along with him, most of the Politburo too. 3/

So Stalin was removed from the Mausoleum, and the Politburo — including Shepilov, who had joined them — was disbanded by honest party members under Comrade Khrushchev.

A few years passed, and it turned out that Comrade Khrushchev was a voluntarist, a charlatan, an adventurist, and a traitor. 4/

Then Comrade Brezhnev retired Khrushchev.

After Comrade Brezhnev died, it turned out that he too had been a saboteur and the cause of stagnation — in other words, a traitor, at least to the ideals.

Then there were two more, whom no one even had time to remember.

But then came to power a young, energetic Comrade Gorbachev. 5/

And it turned out that the entire party had been a party of saboteurs and traitors — but he would now fix everything.

That’s when the USSR collapsed. And Comrade Gorbachev turned out to be an enemy and a traitor.

You have just listened to a brief history course of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. /end

A Rússia está ganhando a guerra? Really? - Being Liberal (Threads)

From Being Liberal (Threads):

“ Early on in Russia’s war against Ukraine, “pessimists noted that time favored Russia, the larger and richer of the two countries, and the one whose military had more experience with slow, grinding wars,” But last year, “tens of thousands, possibly hundreds of thousands, of Russians were killed or wounded, and whole mechanized divisions were lost, in exchange for territory slightly larger than...

“At that rate, Russia will control all of Ukraine in about 118 years. Keep that figure in mind when you hear President Donald Trump or Vice President J. D. Vance declare … that Ukraine is ‘not winning’ the war and that it is in ‘a very bad position.’”

https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2025/03/ukraine-russia-war-position/681916/

Obituary: Democracy - Teresa Joyce (Threads)

Obituary: Democracy

Teresa Joyce (Threads)

Democracy, aged 2,500 years, passed away on July 1, 2024, following a prolonged period of ill health. Born in ancient Greece, Democracy was heralded as a pioneering system of governance that promised power to the people, by the people, and for the people. It inspired countless revolutions, declarations, and movements worldwide, advocating for the ideals of freedom, equality, and justice. 

Throughout its life, Democracy experienced various transformations and challenges. It flourished in numerous forms, from the direct democracy of Athens to the representative democracies of modern nation-states. Despite its noble intentions, Democracy often found itself battling corruption, inequality, populism, and apathy.

The latter part of Democracy’s life was marked by increasing polarization, misinformation, and the erosion of trust in institutions. The rise of authoritarianism, coupled with the spread of digital disinformation and weakened civic engagement, accelerated its decline. On July 1, 2024, Democracy succumbed to these mounting pressures, leaving behind a complex legacy of achievements and shortcomings. 

Democracy is survived by its ideals, which will continue to inspire future generations seeking a just and equitable society. Memorials will be held in city squares and public forums around the world, where mourners will reflect on its contributions and the lessons learned from its demise.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that citizens remain vigilant, engaged, and committed to upholding the principles that Democracy once championed.

Teresa Joyce

July 2, 2024