Interview with Military or Political Leader

Brennan 1

Chris Brennan

Mr. Casteel

CP English III

Period 0

2 December 2013

Interview with Joseph Stalin

"How did tensions between you and the United States begin?"

Stalin: "Tensions have been around since the start of the Bolshevik reign. Those Americans are very prideful when it comes to regards of their 'great' democracy."


"How did the actions of your top officials lead to their exiles (Trotsky, etc.)?"

Stalin: "Several of my party's high ranking officials such as Trotsky have turned against the party and the socialist cause it stands for. These actions eventually led to their exile from the Soviet Union as should be done when one betrays his country."


"What is your opinion on democracy?"

Stalin: "Democracy embodies true evil in the world. All those who advocate for or willing allow democracy to spread are committing a sin to themselves and those around them."


"It has been noted that the Soviet Union has a plethora of military-ready nuclear warheads. Do you plan on using these weapons in the approaching future?"

Stalin: "If ever an aggressor were to strike against the Soviet Union or its associated states, affirmative actions will be taken upon the aggressor whether they be nuclear or non. No attack on socialism will remain unscathed."


"What is your opinion on Eisenhower and the other leaders of the Western bloc?"

Stalin: "The United States and its allies appear strong on the outside, but upon further examination many flaws can be brought out. Even in acknowledging that fact, the cause that us Soviet's back is much stronger than that of the Americans. Despite one's leaders, the cause that is just will always prevail."


"Many speculators see the treatment in the gulags as violating ethics and human rights. What is your opinion on the role of these gulags?"

Stalin: "The Gulags were formulated to control and punish violators of the law. The goal of these camps to rehabilitate criminals through a productive work-intensive manner that will both benefit them and the state. "


"How have the Five-Year Plans been progressing?"

Stalin: "The Five-Year Plans are crucial in providing infrastructure and stability to the Soviet Union. The plans are on track and should provide an industrialized society to the Soviet Union shortly."


"What is your opinion of the battles occurring in Vietnam?"

Stalin: "The Vietnam War is a small-scaled representation of the battle between democracy and communism. As seen in Vietnam, communism once again has prevailed, destroying the effortless attempts by the US and Western Bloc."


"Many reports have left the Soviet Union speaking of an undercover police squad falsely arresting conspirators of the state. Are these rumors true?"

Stalin: "These rumors are absolutely false. These supposed secret police is known as the People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs and contrary to this hearsay does not falsely convict the innocent of conspiracy or other charges. These are mere rumors told by the West to sabotage communism and its obvious superiority."


"Many people view you as a ruler who commands with an iron fist. What are your thoughts on these accusations?"

Stalin: "I do not suppose myself to rule with an iron fist but merely an acute response. My rule is not for my own personal gain but for the gains of my fellow Soviet comrads. Everything I carry out is for my socialist brethren and our cause."