"Communists have always played an active role in the fight by colonial countries for their freedom, because the short-term objects of Communism would always correspond with the long-term objects of freedom movements"
- Nelson Mandela
About this Quote
Nelson Mandela is saying that Communists have historically been helpful of colonial countries fighting for their self-reliance since the short-term objectives of Communism, such as toppling oppressive regimes and promoting equality, line up with the long-lasting goals of flexibility movements. Basically, Mandela is acknowledging the shared goals in between Communism and anti-colonial movements.
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