The poor peasant here hives under conditions quite different from those of Russia. Though often terrible, they are not as appalling as they were there. Herman Gorter appallconditionhive Change image and share on social
Of course you know this difference as well as I do, only you failed to draw from it the conclusions for the tactics in Western Europe, at least as far as I am able to judge from your works. Herman Gorter conclusiondifferencedraw Change image and share on social
And it is practically the same in the case of the four or five million poor peasants in France, and also for Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, and two of the Scandinavian countries. Everywhere small and medium sized industry prevails. Herman Gorter belgiumcasecountry share on social
Because in Russia you were able to triumph with the help of a large class of poor peasants, you represent things in such a way, as if we in Western Europe are also going to have that help. Herman Gorter classeuropelarge Change image and share on social
To judge from all Communist papers, magazines and brochures, and from all public assemblies, one might even surmise that a revolt of the poor peasants in Western Europe might break out at any moment! Herman Gorter assemblybreakbrochure Change image and share on social
As farmers or owners, the poor peasants possess a piece of land. The excellent means of transport enables them often to sell their goods. At the very worst they can mostly provide their own food. Herman Gorter badenableexcellent Change image and share on social
You should not do this, Comrade. We are only in the introductory stage yet, here in Western Europe. And in that stage it is better to encourage the fighters than the rulers. Herman Gorter comradeencourageeurope Change image and share on social