[geofft]

> Does anyone really want to associate themselves with the actions and mistakes of Lenin, Stalin, Trotsky, Beria, etc. at this time?

For Lenin at least, yes, absolutely: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left_Democratic_Front_(Kerala)

[lostlogin]

Alarmingly, Putin has praised Stalin’s management of the USSR and has spoken out about how Stalin is perceived. He seems disturbingly fond of the guy.

Interesting connection - Putins father was a cook for both Lenin and Stalin.