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[–] Cowbee@hexbear.net 23 points 8 months ago (2 children)

"Dengism" is not a thing. Deng Xiaoping Theory is Marxism-Leninism applied to the conditions of the PRC at the time Deng was in power, adapting to the fundamental errors made by the Gang of Four. Just as Mao Zedong Thought was Marxism-Leninism applied to the conditions of the PRC under Mao, Deng necessarily was dealing with different circumstances. Now that the PRC is developing Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in a New Era, Xi Jinping Thought is now Marxism-Leninism applied to the PRC's present conditions.

There is no "Dengism." Not every leader needs an "ism" attached to their name. The reason you see support for Deng's reforms is the same as elsewhere, Hexbear has a large number of Marxist-Leninists, who uphold the PRC as AES.

Good for you on getting organized. You'd do well to focus more on it than trying to start struggle sessions on a niche communist shitposting site.

[–] Belly_Beanis@hexbear.net 18 points 8 months ago (1 children)

"Dengism" is not a thing.

Yes it is, lib. It's called "Marxism-Leninism-Moo Dengism" and it's dope af:

[–] Cowbee@hexbear.net 6 points 8 months ago
[–] CommissarofMars@hexbear.net 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Next you'll being saying there's no such thing as Maoism.

[–] Cowbee@hexbear.net 21 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Maoism certainly exists, along with contentions on how universal certain aspects of Mao's theoretical and practical advancements are, or if they are localized to the PRC. As an example, I think the Mass Line is a fantastic advancement on DemCent, but I am skeptical of the universality of Protracted People's War.

Dengism, on the other hand, does not exist. I uphold Deng Xiaoping Theory as MLs tend to, as Marxism-Leninism of the PRC under Deng. I don't uphold "Stalinism" as a thing, Stalin was a Marxist-Leninist. "Ism" is used for people who have made universal advancements on Marxism, the degree to which these advancements are accepted as universal on Marxism is irrelevant. There are no people who call themselves "Marxist-Leninist-Dengist" or "Marxist-Leninist-Maoist-Dengist."