Marx wanted a democratic self-government among the proletariat class. However, Marx did suggest that a proletariat could be in charge until the people were able to self-govern themselves. Once this occurred Marx promised to relinquish his position. (Marx 23). Not only did Stalin remain in charge, he limited the freedom of the people. He instituted acts of terror to prevent any rebellions against his rule, including purges and the gulags. Stalin created the NKVD, which was a secret police force. This force was established to catch and punish anyone who spoke against Stalin or his rule. People who spoke against him, were Christians, or posed a threat to anyone in Stalin’s government were eliminated during Stalin’s many purges. The whole point of Marxism was to end suffering and oppression and Stalinism was the exact
Marx wanted a democratic self-government among the proletariat class. However, Marx did suggest that a proletariat could be in charge until the people were able to self-govern themselves. Once this occurred Marx promised to relinquish his position. (Marx 23). Not only did Stalin remain in charge, he limited the freedom of the people. He instituted acts of terror to prevent any rebellions against his rule, including purges and the gulags. Stalin created the NKVD, which was a secret police force. This force was established to catch and punish anyone who spoke against Stalin or his rule. People who spoke against him, were Christians, or posed a threat to anyone in Stalin’s government were eliminated during Stalin’s many purges. The whole point of Marxism was to end suffering and oppression and Stalinism was the exact