1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

Isn't this "Socialism with American Characteristics"?! This is what I want!

As a result, Browder immediately became a loyal supporter of Roosevelt, and enthusiastically advocated for Roosevelt and Roosevelt's New Deal on various occasions.

At the Eighth Congress of the Communist Party of the United States in 1934, he even began to erase the distinction between proletarian democracy and bourgeois democracy, advocating his concept of "American democracy" belonging to "all classes."

However, Browder did not understand what "class analysis" meant, nor did he understand what "dialectical materialism" meant, and he did not understand the essential difference between "Keynesianism" and "socialism".

Although the two methods are similar, their starting points are completely different!

How can something that was forced out to save capitalism from extinction truly be for the benefit of the common people?

Isn't it stupid to force a purely economic tool to have a political definition that it shouldn't have?

Therefore, it is not surprising that when social contradictions eased slightly and the crisis was not so serious, Roosevelt immediately took action against the Communist Party of the United States and threw several Communist Party leaders such as Browder who were actively supporting him into prison.

The most troubling thing is that even after being arrested, Browder still remained loyal to Roosevelt. After he was released from prison, the first thing he did was not to thank the Communist Party of the United States for rescuing him, but to thank Roosevelt himself.

No wonder Foster and other American Communist Party leaders thought this guy was a big idiot.

If he treated Roosevelt this way, how would he treat Springfield, which was even more "advanced" than Roosevelt?

So, after listening to Springfield's speech, Browder immediately rushed over.

Intention...

"Miss Chun, I hope you can allow the Communist Party of the United States to join your team." "I am very happy to have your support, da ga, oral wah lu." "Huh?"

276 Formation of the International Brigade

Anyone who has read a little about the history of the Communist Party of the United States can guess that the Communist Party of the United States would come to seek cooperation.

They even fawned over the old and lame Roosevelt, the true representative of capitalism, so naturally they would not let go of the gentle and beautiful Miss Springfield, the representative of holiday capitalism.

However, before leaving, Mark had already given Springfield an order: no cooperation with the Communist Party of the United States, at least no open and direct cooperation was allowed.

the reason is simple.

1. The forces of capitalism, conservative feudalism, and even slavery are still too strong in the United States. Even Springfield can only compromise temporarily and become the President of the United States first, and then make a decision after he truly controls power.

At this critical moment, choosing to cooperate with the US Communist Party or even absorbing the US Communist Party into the "God's People's Party" will undoubtedly further provoke the overly sensitive nerves of some people;

Roosevelt was condemned for merely mentioning the need to help the poor. If Springfield had truly declared his intention to promote communism, it would have been a powder keg that would have exploded in a matter of minutes.

A brand new American civil war is not impossible to fight, but it must end quickly in the short term. A chaotic America is not what the commander wants.

2. The Communist Party of the United States is really a bit lame.

Although compared to the Japanese Communist Party, which had been infiltrated like a sieve by the Special High Technology Bureau, and the American Communist Party, which was later infiltrated like a sieve by the FBI, the American Communist Party at this time was still quite capable, it still could not meet the standards that Mark wanted;

Putting aside the fact that Browder, the leader of the Communist Party of the United States, is seriously out of touch with the masses, has only a vague understanding of Marxist-Leninist theory, is optimistic about capitalism, and even has some mental problems, the Communist Party of the United States itself has serious problems;

The most prominent problem is actually the typical problem manifested in Browder - strong petty-bourgeois sentiment, serious tendencies towards opportunism and capitulationism.

For example, at the 12th National Congress of the Communist Party of the United States, although it was Browder who first advocated for the disbanding of the party, when the vote came, there were only two dissenting votes—Foster and his ally Sam Darcy.

Eugene Dennis, Elizabeth Flynn, Gus Hall, and John Gates, among other high-ranking members of the Communist Party of the United States, voted in favor, almost unanimously;

In other words, the representatives of the Communist Party of the United States collectively agreed to dissolve the Communist Party of the United States...

How can we expect the Communist Party of the United States to wage a struggle in the heart of capitalism, the United States?

A temporary compromise is indeed necessary, but you can't just vote!

Since it cannot meet the requirements, and considering the political factors, there is really no need to absorb it. Anyway, like the Japanese Communist Party, Mark would rather build a new one himself to play with.

However, there are still areas where the US Communist Party can be used.

Facing Broad, who looked confused and disappointed, Haruta said slowly:

"...Mr. Browder, I believe you understand how sensitive the word 'communism' is in the United States, even in today's relaxed political climate..."

"No, Ms. Chun, we, the Communist Party of the United States, are not rebels and have no intention of overthrowing the current government!"

Browder explained hastily:

“We just want to transform America and make it better! Isn’t this the same idea as yours?”

Haruta couldn't help but complain in his heart.

No... whether one has an idea, what means to use, whether one has a goal, and whether one has the ability to overthrow capitalism are two different things!

Although I don't understand communism very well, I do know that if a communist party doesn't want to eliminate capitalism, what kind of communist party is it?

No wonder it later disbanded on its own.

"Yes, I know you are not a dangerous group of people, but others don't know!"

Chuntian spread his hands slightly:

"If I accept you directly, my God's People's Party will definitely be seen as an accomplice of the Reds. If that happens, I may not even be elected president."

In fact, this was also Mr. Roosevelt's bottom line.

Before leaving that day, he asked her formally, "Ms. Springfield, I believe you are not a communist, right?"

Only after Chuntian answered firmly, "No, I am definitely not a red, I swear in the name of God," did he leave with peace of mind.

Haruta is certainly not a "communist," and rather, none of the humanoids are. They are simply "commanderists" with an absolutely firm stance.

If someone wants to vote for the Communist Party, they will risk their lives to help the red elements;

If someone is going to be the emperor, they will be the most loyal guards;

If someone is going to be a slave owner, they are the most well-behaved sex...cough cough cough...

Back to the point.

After hearing what Chuntian said, Broad realized that he really couldn't force it, but he didn't complain. Instead, he bowed deeply again:

"No matter what, on behalf of the Communist Party of the United States, I express my sincere gratitude to you for your contributions to the working class, farmers, and the poor. I hope you will become the President of the United States soon and save the American people."

"Thank you for your blessing, but I have some suggestions or requests, Mr. Browder, would you like to listen to them?"

"Please tell me! I and the American Communist Party will resolutely do it!"

It turns out there are people like this in this world... I feel a little guilty.

"Well... the first thing is to ask you to lead the Communist Party of the United States to help my God's People's Party to canvass votes. Ask the workers to vote for me..."

As mentioned earlier, the Communist Party of the United States, born in the most developed industry and with the largest number of industrial workers, cannot be considered weak in its fighting capacity.

At least, they have achieved quite good results in organizing workers:

Philadelphia streetcar workers' strike, Chicago slaughterhouse workers' strike, United Steelworkers' strike...

All of these major strikes involved tens of thousands of people, with the highest number even reaching nearly 40 participants, and the strikes lasted for more than three months.

For this reason alone, we must affirm the organizational power and appeal of the Communist Party of the United States among workers at this time.

Therefore, if the Communist Party of the United States is willing to help Springfield with propaganda, the effect will probably be quite good.

"No problem! We will do it even if you don't tell us!" In fact, Broad is not a complete fool.

He is well aware that, at least for now, the Communist Party of the United States has no chance of winning the US presidential election, and that American capitalists will never allow a truly communist party to come to power.

In this case, the best option for the Communist Party of the United States is to fully support a political party with ideas that are closer to theirs and use it to achieve social reform.

Moreover, Foster had reported to him yesterday that the "God's People's Party" was extremely popular among the workers, with quite a few even hanging blurry pictures of Springfield in their homes to worship daily!

So why not support a new party that seems highly likely to win and is very far to the left of the political spectrum?

"Well, thank you. Then, my second request is that the Communist Party of the United States organize a volunteer team in its name. I have a need."

"That's no problem, but what are you going to do?" "Well, I heard about an aggressive war in China..." "Have you been to China too?"

Browder suddenly became excited and interrupted Springfield rudely: "I just came back from China! I know it very well, especially Shanghai, and I also... oh, sorry, I..."

“It’s okay… I haven’t been there yet, but I heard that the people there are suffering from the Japanese invasion and their lives are very miserable, so I want to provide them with some humanitarian assistance…”

Haruta explained his thoughts carefully:

"As you know, my People's Party was established not long ago and is short of manpower. I don't trust anyone else, so I can only ask you for help. Don't worry, we don't need you to contribute money or supplies. We will pay your salaries as usual."

Browder was immediately filled with awe, and looked at Springfield as if he were looking at a saint!

What a compassionate heart! What a loving lady! No wonder she has so much support!

"No! Ms. Field! Let's not talk about money! Since we are volunteers, we don't want any salary! We just need..."

"No, Mr. Browder, the volunteers also have families to support. We can't let them work on an empty stomach and let their families go hungry and cold;"

Chuntian waved his hand and said:

"Besides, from an economic perspective, if we pay them, they'll spend some of it, which will also promote the internal circulation of the US economy... You don't want me to become a capitalist who exploits workers, right?"

Browder was silent for a few seconds, said nothing, bowed deeply, took the plan text that Springfield had already prepared, and walked away backwards.

Soon after, the Communist Party of the United States began to vigorously publicize the vicious image of Japanese imperialism and the suffering of the Chinese people, and announced that it would recruit volunteers from within and outside the party to go to China to help the Chinese people fight against Japanese imperialism;

At the beginning, apart from the Communist Party of the United States, there were few people who responded, because many people's impression of China was still stuck in the era of the Qing Dynasty with pigtails, and some people even didn't know what China was.

However, when the Communist Party of the United States announced the recruitment salary, which was actually not very high, applicants came in an endless stream.

In these Depression years, it was good to have a job, no matter where it was!

Obviously, most people are ordinary people, and the most important thing is to feed themselves and their families.

They don't care who organized the team or what the team's name is:

International Communist Brigade of the United States.

277 How can America be without psychopathic gunmen?

"...See, Mr. Roosevelt, the best way to deal with the Communists is not to kill them or lock them up, but to consume their energy and keep them from causing trouble in the country."

"...You are right."

Although he disagreed with this approach, Roosevelt still complimented him:

"This not only improves our support rate, but also avoids many problems that may exist during your term."

Anyway, those communists can't do anything by going abroad to cause trouble, and it's indeed easier than killing these guys.

As for the future... we'll talk about it in the future!

(By the way, did you really not read the above information at all? What's the point of the US Communist Party organizing the International Brigade? The US Communist Party has also organized countless large-scale strikes, some involving hundreds of thousands of people. Now that they are going abroad to cause trouble, American capitalists must be very happy.)

"Haha, Mr. Roosevelt, I'm not the president yet!"

"No, Ms. Field, judging by your approval ratings, you have absolutely no rivals."

This time, Roosevelt's words were not pure compliments, but rather a real reality. By this time, it was already late August.

After just over two months of sleepless struggle, after Springfield and Roosevelt's dual national speeches, after the frenzied bombardment of radio stations, after the Communist Party's strong support among the working class...

In short, after various efforts, I dare not say that every American voter has known Springfield, but at least those who are slightly concerned about politics are aware of her existence and her ideas.

Then, it brought about an extremely explosive effect:

Springfield's poll support rate is far ahead in almost every state and city in the United States.

It is really far ahead.

In some states where Roosevelt had weaker control or were relatively poor, or in states that were hit hard by the Great Depression, Springfield's approval rating exceeded 90%!

This is not just awesome, it's terrifying. Even the founding father George Washington didn't have this kind of support rate.

What about the Republicans and Democrats at this time?

After all this trouble, the two parties have finally put forward new candidates, but what about the results?

It’s better not to push it.

The Republicans were originally planning to push Hoover, so you can imagine what the atmosphere within the party was like—almost all of them were conservatives;

Therefore, the person they pushed out was still a typical "conservative", a typical spokesperson for big capitalists.

What about the Democratic Party?

Because Roosevelt "defected" from the party and took away many "progressives", the "Smith faction" defeated the "McAdoo faction" with an almost crushing advantage;

Therefore, the Democratic Party pushed forward Smith, a "conservative" who was involved with the Republicans and was also the spokesperson for big capitalists.

In other words, the presidential candidates from the two largest parties in the United States, which are most likely to elect the president, are all "conservatives" and are all "second Hoovers."