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JanesO, When I first saw this I thought of Mao rationalizing the "Cultural

Revolution" to his subordinates.  Yes he did this, and christened the new revolution by diving into the Ghanges River and swimming across it.  Or whatever river that is.  Can't recall.

posted by kingmi on February 5, 2006 at 10:30 AM | link to this | reply

"Letting a hundred flowers bloom and a hundred schools of thought contend is the policy for promoting the arts and the sciences."

But did Mao really let that happen?  Did he allow a hundred schools of thought?  That seems a direct antithesis to the control which Communists use. 

What say you?

posted by JanesOpinion on February 5, 2006 at 10:22 AM | link to this | reply