COMBAT LIBERALISM
September 7, 1937
We stand for active ideological struggle because it is the weapon
for ensuring unity within the Party and the revolutionary organizations in the
interest of our fight. Every Communist and revolutionary should take up this
weapon.
But liberalism rejects ideological struggle and stands for
unprincipled peace, thus giving rise to a decadent, Philistine attitude and
bringing about political degeneration in certain units and individuals in the
Party and the revolutionary organizations.
Liberalism manifests itself in various ways.
To let things slide for the sake of peace and friendship when a
person has clearly gone wrong, and refrain from principled argument because he
is an old acquaintance, a fellow townsman, a schoolmate, a close friend, a
loved one, an old colleague or old subordinate. Or to touch on the
matter lightly instead of going into it thoroughly, so as to keep on good
terms. The result is that both the organization and the individual are harmed.
This is one type of liberalism.
To indulge in irresponsible criticism in private instead of
actively putting forward one's suggestions to the organization. To say nothing
to people to their faces but to gossip behind their backs, or to say nothing at
a meeting but to gossip afterwards. To show no regard at all for the principles
of collective life but to follow one's own inclination. This is a second type.
To let things drift if they do not affect one personally; to say
as little as possible while knowing perfectly well what is wrong, to be worldly
wise and play safe and seek only to avoid blame. This is a third type.
Not to obey orders but to give pride of place to one's own
opinions. To demand special consideration from the organization but to reject
its discipline. This is a fourth type.
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