I can't think of any aspect of the world's Left that aggravates me more than the degree to which far too many members thereof willingly and, indeed, speedily jumped on the anti-Stalin vendetta which was initiated primarily by Khrushchov at the Feb. 1956 20th Party Congress.  A significant supply of facts and evidence to support this campaign has been noticeably absent from the outset; yet far too many have imbibed the accusations and vilifications of anti-Stalin mouthpieces without demanding substantive information and corroboration.  A large number within the Left have been content to take the Khrushchovites and their subsequent henchmen at their word without requiring a thorough accounting of every charge, all of which has led to one of the most egregious transgressions of justice and legality ever foisted upon the working class.
      Class conflict within the United States has evolved to the point where political divisions between liberals and rightists have become ascerbic and quite pronounced, and no doubt they will continue to exacerbate as wealth differentials grow.  The number of lies, distortions, innuendoes, rumors, and slanders being leveled toward one another by those involved escalates with ever greater vigor.  Now, if the two main factions within the US have no compunction or hesitation about twisting, distorting and perverting the record of their fellow property owners, is it any wonder that when it comes to an extremely effective opponent of capitalism like Stalin no restraints would exist and lying propaganda would reign supreme.  For all practical purposes all bets are off and anything goes.  There are no limitations or parameters.  I would think the world’s Left could see that obvious fact but many appear totally oblivious to its presence.  That is truly pathetic.
      Simply put, if the bourgeoisie will lie about and slander one another, is it any wonder the presentation concocted by capitalist agents of Soviet history in general and Stalin in particular has virtually no relevance to truth and reeks with unreality.