[unkus]

The Communists are closet racists and nationalists.

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You’re right.

As you know, during World War II, the Soviets never cheered for Communism/the USSR. It was always about defending “Mother Russia”.

[ETL]

during World War II, the Soviets never cheered for Communism/the USSR. It was always about defending “Mother Russia”.

And when they invaded country after country...?

[Tallguy]

As you know, during World War II, the Soviets never cheered for Communism/the USSR. It was always about defending “Mother Russia”.

That was because even the most thick-headed commissar understood the value of patriotism in repelling an invader. When Stalin saw the way the Wehrmacht was (initially) received in the Ukraine he understood.