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L E N I N O N T R I A L:
Condemned by History, Who Dares Defend Him?
Presented by 'NO GODS, NO MASTERS', the Melbourne Anarchist and Autonomist
Conference.
WHEN:
Sunday April 29th, 6 - 9pm.
WHERE:
Public Lecture Theatre, Old Arts Building, University of Melbourne.
(400 seats, advance tickets available.)
ENTRY:
$5.00 (free to conference goers).
ENQUIRIES:
Rob Dolchek: (03) 9 387 6646 / [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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PROCEEDINGS WILL BE VIDEOTAPED BY SKA-TV, AND BROADCAST AT A LATER DATE.
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The CHARGES:
* Counter-revolution * Tyranny * Treason * Terror *
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V.I. Lenin: Revolutionary Genius or Social Frankenstein?
The collapse of the Soviet Union has read the verdict of history on
Lenin's megalomaniac adventurism, but the Red Left has yet to learn
the lessons. Old slogans reappear in new catchphrases, and old
tactics are repainted as the urgent and necessary goals of the
moment. Anarchists are putting Lenin on trial, and challenge the Red
Left to defend him. Four charges will be heard:
1) That Lenin was a *counter-revolutionary*, who attacked the
revolutionary movement to build his own power.
Prosecutor: Leigh Kendall
Offences: The suppression and massacre of the Kronstadt garrison.
2) That Lenin was a *terrorist*, who enslaved the people with all the
instruments of military and civil repression.
Prosecutor: Rob Dolchek
Offences: The supression of the Maknovschyna, and the wars against
autonomous revolutionary collectives throughout Russia.
3) That Lenin was a *tyrant*, who enslaved the people under state
capitalism, deceitfully proclaiming it to be the dawn of Marx's
utopia.
Prosecutor: Owen Gager
Offences: Lenin's butchery of Marxist theory of the state and
socialist economy.
4) That Lenin was a *traitor*, who continually undermined his own
party and betrayed his own revolutionary colleagues.
Prosecutor: Leigh Riley
Offences: Lenin's subversion of Party democracy, manipulation of the
Party program, and selective and opportunistic betrayal of his rivals
and of dissidents generally.
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PROCEDURE:
Each charge will be heard in turn, with a prosecution and a defence
each speaking for 12 minutes.
All speakers will then be allowed a short response.
Questions and contributions will be taken from the floor.
The assembly will vote on Lenin's guilt.
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CHALLENGE:
We invite the Red Left to nominate speakers for the defence. Contact
Rob Dolchek on (03) 9 387 6646 / [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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TICKETS:
Door tickets will be available, but we advise that pre-purchasing
will secure a seat, and a chance to join in the fun. For more
details, ring Rob or purchase tickets directly from:
BARRICADE BOOKS / INFOSHOP, 115 Sydney Rd., Brunswick, VIC..
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FURTHER ARRANGEMENTS:
Will be notified as planning proceeds.
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