26. Discipline
Mao outlines the disciplinary policies of the PLA. The principles cover the hierarchy of the Party, as well as their approach to the peasantry. In overall, the guidelines seem reasonable and just, showing respect to everyone in question, including even captives.
Mao's ideology defined the army as much more than a fighting force. The red army fought for the rights of the peasants, spread propaganda and fought against imperialism. Dicipline inside the army was important and that they should be proud of being a part of the great People's Liberation Army.
15. Democracy
There should be democracy within the army to make it more effective: soldiers can't be beaten, common meetings, equal treatment.
Three improvements: high political unity, better living conditions, better military tactics.
The Party members should be ready to assume responsibility, work vigorously and be able to question and criticize; but only if there is enough democracy within the party.
Freedom of speech as long as there is no "hostile elements or attacks".
Democracy must be taught within the party to avoid capitalism.
Ultra-democracy must be destroyed.
Mao thought that revolutionary wars were necessary for changes to occur. Violence was important for political and social reforms. The only way to get rid of war is war. Spreading propaganda was needed to build people's trust towards the new government. The army should be ready to fight 24/7.
– Social class is the most important (or only) distinguishing factor between people.
– Everything in history and the modern day is due to the struggle between classes, "national struggle is a matter of class struggle."
– People are either enemies or friends of the revolution: Classes higher than the bourgeoisie are the enemy and lower are the friends. Still speaks of the enemy after the Civil War.
– Mao speaks as a representative of the peasants.
– Class struggle leads to revolution, which can't be done without violence.
7. Dare to Struggle and Dare to Win
Mao is emphasizing the power of violence and encouraging all people to use that. Despite that, Mao is arguing that he and the Communists are for the peace: ''Not that we are warlike.'' He's all the time ready for a war breaking out.
He is accusing Western countries (USA) for imperialism.
27. Criticism and Self-Criticism
In the extracts, Mao casts his focus on ways of improwing the functionality and spirit of the Party. He states that Party members must commit to the cause fully, and where needed, be able to criticise the political actions of the Party in order to improve the quality of their work. Mao encourages Party members to engage in critical thinking in terms of both self-criticism and collective criticism towards policies and actions rather than targeting individuals. He uses a lot of figurative language (e.g. metaphors) to glorify their intentions.
8. People's War
Mobilizing the masses: Mao wanted everyone to participate. He emphasized the role of the peasants and the unity of the Chinese people. According to Mao, all problems faced by the Chinese are due to unorganized masses.
''Fight no battle you are not sure of winning.'' Mao highlighted that wars are strongly tactical and the role of the leader of the war is extremely important.
Kommentit
Mao outlines the disciplinary policies of the PLA. The principles cover the hierarchy of the Party, as well as their approach to the peasantry. In overall, the guidelines seem reasonable and just, showing respect to everyone in question, including even captives.
Mao's ideology defined the army as much more than a fighting force. The red army fought for the rights of the peasants, spread propaganda and fought against imperialism. Dicipline inside the army was important and that they should be proud of being a part of the great People's Liberation Army.
There should be democracy within the army to make it more effective: soldiers can't be beaten, common meetings, equal treatment.
Three improvements: high political unity, better living conditions, better military tactics.
The Party members should be ready to assume responsibility, work vigorously and be able to question and criticize; but only if there is enough democracy within the party.
Freedom of speech as long as there is no "hostile elements or attacks".
Democracy must be taught within the party to avoid capitalism.
Ultra-democracy must be destroyed.
Mao thought that revolutionary wars were necessary for changes to occur. Violence was important for political and social reforms. The only way to get rid of war is war. Spreading propaganda was needed to build people's trust towards the new government. The army should be ready to fight 24/7.
– Social class is the most important (or only) distinguishing factor between people.
– Everything in history and the modern day is due to the struggle between classes, "national struggle is a matter of class struggle."
– People are either enemies or friends of the revolution: Classes higher than the bourgeoisie are the enemy and lower are the friends. Still speaks of the enemy after the Civil War.
– Mao speaks as a representative of the peasants.
– Class struggle leads to revolution, which can't be done without violence.
Mao is emphasizing the power of violence and encouraging all people to use that. Despite that, Mao is arguing that he and the Communists are for the peace: ''Not that we are warlike.'' He's all the time ready for a war breaking out.
He is accusing Western countries (USA) for imperialism.
In the extracts, Mao casts his focus on ways of improwing the functionality and spirit of the Party. He states that Party members must commit to the cause fully, and where needed, be able to criticise the political actions of the Party in order to improve the quality of their work. Mao encourages Party members to engage in critical thinking in terms of both self-criticism and collective criticism towards policies and actions rather than targeting individuals. He uses a lot of figurative language (e.g. metaphors) to glorify their intentions.
Mobilizing the masses: Mao wanted everyone to participate. He emphasized the role of the peasants and the unity of the Chinese people. According to Mao, all problems faced by the Chinese are due to unorganized masses.
''Fight no battle you are not sure of winning.'' Mao highlighted that wars are strongly tactical and the role of the leader of the war is extremely important.
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