There are many rank-and-file (and even leaders) that are good, I think, much like most communist parties in SolidNet (I don't believe in the old mantra "The leaders suck but the people are good" since the truth is more complicated than that and you can't really separate the two). But honestly, they try to play both sides or try to come off as "respectable" in Russian politics at the worst time. Not surprisingly, they also hold certain conservative views on sexuality and gender, including, of course, transphobia and queerphobia.

I suppose Yogthos could explain more since he's Russian, I think, but that's where I stand.

[–] cayde6ml@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Wouldn't them kowtowing to Putin make them less likely to be raided, in their eyes?

Though I suppose it's a double-edged sword kind of thing.

[–] Makan@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Keep in mind they don't always do that, but Putin is still anti-communist either way, and that will never change.

[–] cayde6ml@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 3 days ago

It still confuses and amazes me that some communists seem to like Putin, let alone tolerate him.