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Was the Holodomor a Genocide?! - Anti-Communism Debunked

The Holodomor, a term referring to the famines that occurred in the early 1930s in the Soviet Union, has long been a subject of intense debate and controversy. The popular anti-Soviet narrative portrays the famine as a deliberate man-made tragedy, orchestrated with genocidal intent against the Ukrainian people. This belief, often counted among the deaths attributed to communism, has not only permeated capitalist circles but has also found traction among certain factions of the socialist left. However, it is essential to approach this topic with a critical lens and separate historical facts from the propaganda that has shaped our understanding of the events. As Marxists, we acknowledge that a famine did take place in the Soviet Union during 1932, a fact confirmed by archival evidence. What we challenge is the notion that this famine was intentionally engineered or that it constituted a genocide against the Ukrainian people. To shed light on this complex and controversial subject, it is crucial to examine the origins of the prevailing narrative. One striking revelation is that the idea of a deliberate famine-genocide was largely propagated by Nazi Germany as part of their anti-Semitic and anti-communist agenda. Figures such as Joseph Goebbels and American fascist leader Father Coughlin actively promoted Cardinal Innitzer's allegations of famine-genocide, attempting to depict "Jewish communists" as agents of terror. By delving into historical sources, including Soviet archives and firsthand accounts, we can gain a clearer understanding of the factors contributing to the famine. American journalist Anna Louise Strong, known for her reporting on the Soviet Union, refuted the notion of a genocide, pointing to various causes such as inefficiencies in large-scale mechanized farming, sabotage by dispossessed kulaks, worker migration, the global economic crisis, and drought conditions in 1931. Moreover, a comprehensive analysis of the Russian archives provides insights into the grain stocks and policies of the time. Contrary to claims of intentional starvation, the evidence does not support the belief that Stalin had access to significant grain reserves that could have been used to alleviate the famine. In this essay, we aim to critically examine the Holodomor and unravel the complexities surrounding its causes and consequences. By analyzing historical sources and debunking prevailing myths, we seek to foster a more nuanced understanding of this tragic period in Soviet history. Only by separating fact from fiction can we contribute to a more informed and comprehensive understanding of the Holodomor and its significance in the broader context of the Soviet Union's development. Sources: Export and import data The Years of Hunger. Soviet Agriculture 1931-1933, Davies and Wheatcroft Official Soviet export and import data СССР в цифрах ЦУНХУ Госплана СССР. Москва 1935, page 574, 575 Official Soviet data for marketed and produced food grain cited here http://www.marxists.org/reference/arc… Numbers for livestock destruction http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collecti… Kulak sabotage http://www.archives.gov.ua/Sections/F… Ludo Martens, Another view of Stalin http://marxism.halkcephesi.net/Ludo%2... Gold & Oil Embargo http://orientalreview.org/2012/12/17/... Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/41kMB8F https://amzn.to/3zQvwYE https://amzn.to/401ObeK https://amzn.to/41hbLoE https://amzn.to/41oYt9K https://amzn.to/411AQ7D https://amzn.to/413mXph https://amzn.to/3AbyE1D https://amzn.to/41kVizR https://amzn.to/3o9Qfnv https://amzn.to/3GyDgSH https://amzn.to/3MDWXwr Subscribe for more videos:    / @itsthebutcher   #stalin #ukraine #russia