Let the ruling classes tremble – an Interactive Revolutionary AAR

[Tommy4ever]

I make a fast turnaround.

This was a very fun update to write and also a very enjoyable 5 years to play - a shame it ended when it did (at such an interesting point).

I've thrown out some of the old heads - Weitling is gone, Eccarius and his insignificant faction is gone too. Some new ones have come in.

After giving me the idea of that little 'Young Anarchists' plot on the PQB forum Kadon becomes the first reader to be immortalised as a character in game. In the election some will support his executions, others his freedom (mabye) and other continued imprisonment.

As for the revolution events at the end I'll explain. Hesse-Darmstadt's gov was finally overthrown by Commie rebels (first I've seen in game - yay!) in mid December. I decided that I thought they'd unite with the VSVR so DoWed them, I didn't have time to occupy them so I loaded as them, offered myself peace and accepted so I could have them annexed in time for the election.

Frankfurt is mid-way through being occupied by pan-Germans (if I understand correctly if/when they win I will get Frankfurt as I'm using the Germany tag) whilst Bavaria is, as I said, in the middle of a civil war that could go either way between the rebs and the gov. All this started happening late on so it was all rather exciting. As a side note I've managed to knock out a whole bunch of states (including Hanover) from the Prussian SoI so in the next 5 years, provided you choose the right faction, we could go on a revolutionary conquering spree into Germany.

I also got a new NF in December 1859 so I'll let you choose where to place it in the election as an issue.



EDIT UPDATE ON PREVIOUS PAGE!!!!!

 

[Zzzzz...]

Blanqui was reckless but wow, that was awesome

 

[LordTempest]

When are you planning on writing up the next election update? I can't wait!

Also, what's PQB?

 

[J. Passepartout]

What is with all this warmongering? If these small states are moving away from our neighbouring reactionary states and becoming friendly towards us, why in the name of the People are we annexing them by force rather than negotiating a peaceful union or some other beneficial joint action? Blanqui's uncontrolled hand in foreign policy is deplorable and I am saddened at the too fast actions of some of my ideological compatriots in Anarchism whose actions will possibly serve to alienate those who would otherwise agree with us, and drive them towards giving more power to the unaccountable spy service and the state.

 

[LordTempest]

What is with all this warmongering? If these small states are moving away from our neighbouring reactionary states and becoming friendly towards us, why in the name of the People are we annexing them by force rather than negotiating a peaceful union or some other beneficial joint action? Blanqui's uncontrolled hand in foreign policy is deplorable and I am saddened at the too fast actions of some of my ideological compatriots in Anarchism whose actions will possibly serve to alienate those who would otherwise agree with us, and drive them towards giving more power to the unaccountable spy service and the state.

After the World Revolution there will be no states, there can be no revolution without socialism and no socialism without direct instruction. We must provide this instruction ourselves, as we cannot trust the Anarchist bourgeois factions in other nations to do this.

 

[J. Passepartout]

After the World Revolution there will be no states, there can be no revolution without socialism and no socialism without direct instruction. We must provide this instruction ourselves, as we cannot trust the Anarchist bourgeois factions in other nations to do this.

The first part of your statement is irrelevant, as of course I acknowlege the future stateless society, and as for the rest of your remark, I still see no reason why war should be the first thought when confronted with the possibility of a friendly nearby region. If they have already accepted Equality (which they have, this being the reason for the whole incident), why not friendship rather than compulsion?

 

[LordTempest]

The first part of your statement is irrelevant, as of course I acknowlege the future stateless society, and as for the rest of your remark, I still see no reason why war should be the first thought when confronted with the possibility of a friendly nearby region. If they have already accepted Equality (which they have, this being the reason for the whole incident), why not friendship rather than compulsion?

If you acknowledge it, why do you wish to prolong it? It is much easier to create a stateless society by reducing the number of states; this increases the power of our state, allowing us to project influence all over the world. Surely you cannot deny the acquisition of the Belgian Ports was the first step towards exporting the ideals of revolution to lands both distant and near?

I do agree that we should not seek to conquer the entire world, but that we should seek friends in nations across the sea. It is far more efficient to be self-reliant and direct than to rely on other states to implement revolution and continuous revolution. It is also far more likely for one large socialist state to survive rather than a small socialist state connected to a larger one through an alliance.

 

[enf91]

I must object most strongly to the social programs pushed through by Chairman Marx. He is encouraging people to depend on government for their sustenance. Folly! We are all in agreement that the future will have no state, yet he strengthens the state in the meantime! This makes it that much harder to disestablish in the end and makes the population that much more disgruntled when it finally happens! They will riot in the streets and demand monies they declare are rightfully theirs, necessitating the re-establishment of the state. For it is money that is the TRUE opiate of the masses.
This next election is vital. We must elect the Anarchists and stop this before it goes too far.

 

[BootOnFace]

Blanqui seems to be a brewing Stalin. I would veer away from this man who does not consult the people or their representation before initiating open revolt and violence.

 

[Zzzzz...]

Good thing that the Social Reforms are now on track, this is the progress that will steer us to a brighter future!

Hurrah for the Volksarmee on spreading Socialism beyond our borders! That means more workers, farmers and soldiers were liberated and are now contributing to this great democratic republic!

 

[Necazian]

Blanqui seems to be a brewing Stalin. I would veer away from this man who does not consult the people or their representation before initiating open revolt and violence.

I must say that the aggressive acts of Blanqui is quite disturbing, indeed. Calling for a purge of our Anarchist faction is, mildly speaking, a atrocity in itself. This seems like a man that wants to gain power for himself and not for the good of the people. We must watch him with suspicious eyes, for if he gains too much power, he could call for a purge of us all.

On the acts of Comrade Kadon. I agree on executing the leader himself, though the execution of the rest of his "Young Anarchists" will be taking it too far. We are not a tyrannical state, what Kadon has done is used his extensive knowledge of rhetoric to convince this part of the Anarchists to commit atrocious acts. The conspirators have merely been fooled away from the truth. Executing these people will not only be seen by the rest of the world as a sign of a tyrannical state, but also we would from within.

I applaud the work of the Marxist faction for the improvement of the state of our country, both economically and politically.

 

[winsingtonIII]

I must object most strongly to the social programs pushed through by Chairman Marx. He is encouraging people to depend on government for their sustenance. Folly! We are all in agreement that the future will have no state, yet he strengthens the state in the meantime! This makes it that much harder to disestablish in the end and makes the population that much more disgruntled when it finally happens! They will riot in the streets and demand monies they declare are rightfully theirs, necessitating the re-establishment of the state. For it is money that is the TRUE opiate of the masses.
This next election is vital. We must elect the Anarchists and stop this before it goes too far.

Yet again, the Anarchists fail to understand that you cannot expect a utopia to instantaneously form out of conglomeration of people with little existing infrastructure to support such a society. We needed (and still need) improved health infrastructure, safety standards, and an industrial base to support our population, and the Anarchists have given absolutely NO indication as to how they will ensure the prosperity of the people. I find it interesting that the platform of the Anarchists seems to be "let the people suffer, someday it will all work out," as the leaders of their faction leave comfortable lives with none of worries that the average worker faces. At least the Marxists realize that the people can not be expected to continue their existence of suffering and simply hope that someday "it will all just magically work out."

 

[Necazian]

Yet again, the Anarchists fail to understand that you cannot expect a utopia to instantaneously form out of conglomeration of people with little existing infrastructure to support such a society. We needed (and still need) improved health infrastructure, safety standards, and an industrial base to support our population, and the Anarchists have given absolutely NO indication as to how they will ensure the prosperity of the people. I find it interesting that the platform of the Anarchists seems to be "let the people suffer, someday it will all work out," as the leaders of their faction leave comfortable lives with none of worries that the average worker faces. At least the Marxists realize that the people can not be expected to continue their existence of suffering and simply hope that someday "it will all just magically work out."

Please do not put all Anarchists in one box. I do realize that the suffering of the people is a part of society that was needed to be improved, the reforms introduced by the Marxists was great for us and the future of our republic. Though now is the time for political reform, especially regarding the state controlled press. I do not believe that it will all work out by time. What we must make sure of is that the workers do not become too reliant that there is a strong state to support them at all times. Remember, we are to make a communist state out of our country, one that essentially is stateless.

 

[winsingtonIII]

Please do not put all Anarchists in one box. I do realize that the suffering of the people is a part of society that was needed to be improved, the reforms introduced by the Marxists was great for us and the future of our republic. Though now is the time for political reform, especially regarding the state controlled press. I do not believe that it will all work out by time. What we must make sure of is that the workers do not become too reliant that there is a strong state to support them at all times. Remember, we are to make a communist state out of our country, one that essentially is stateless.

Fair enough, I should not have generalized, but some Anarchists definitely are taking this route, particularly in their complete opposition to the social reforms which were so desperately needed. I am aware that you supported these necessary reforms, but other Anarchists are already objecting to them (there are already posts objecting to them). I too agree in the formation of an ideal, stateless society, but I simply believe it is too early to try and push towards that end, given the existing infrastructure we currently have to support our population.

 

[naggy]

A stateless society surrounded by vengeful states is akin to the rabbits voting to stand in field full of wolves.

 

[LordTempest]

In a stateless society, there would be no vengeful states because it's stateless.

 

[BootOnFace]

A stateless society surrounded by vengeful states is akin to the rabbits voting to stand in field full of wolves.

I'm sure that our comrades in the party understand that this is unreasonable. The only way we can evolve into a stateless society is through global revolution. We need to change these wolves into rabbits before the state can dissolve.

 

[Ryke]

For us Anarchists to oppose Marxist reforms completely is simply wrong. The reforms aren't the problem, the problem is that the State, not the people themselves, hold the purse strings. I do not believe that the Marxists would simply disregard the will of the people, and so it must be the people who make their will heard on the matter of managing their own welfare. This will be done not through leaving each to his own, but by ensuring collective management of society and solidarity, so that each individual and each collectivity may control their own destiny and every aspect of their lives. Perhaps the State can foster an environment in which there is fertile ground for such a movement, and for such a new society. We'll see.

While I believe the Young Anarchists were unjustified in their actions, they are no less Anarchists, our comrades, for having taken a wrong decision. We can make known our opinions of other factions of the Party, and the people can, individually and collectively, agree with us, disagree, or choose their own way, and act in consequence. For us, as a minority of intellectuals, to take such public matters into our own hands to the point of killing a man, was wrong. It does not eternally cast the Young Anarchists as dangerous murderers, however. Their motivations were pure, and they are certainly not bloodthirsty.

I resent, of course, the unjustified actions taken by Blanqui and his group. If the Party, and the people, are left to deal with the consequences of such hostile takeovers by a minority of professional revolutionaries, he and his clique will be to blame.

 

[naggy]

I resent, of course, the unjustified actions taken by Blanqui and his group. If the Party, and the people, are left to deal with the consequences of such hostile takeovers by a minority of professional revolutionaries, he and his clique will be to blame.

Shall we sit idly by then?

This may well be the chance we have been waiting for to bring our ideals to the people of all of Germany. Perhaps Blanqui was too timid...

 

[Ryke]

It's not the place of people in Berlin to liberate the people of Frankfurt from themselves. It certainly can't be done through force.