You’re correct to notice that it’s not a neutral history of their intellectual development because it’s functioning as a threat, but they’re usually not just making it up, either. “You’d better stop being so crazy, because I was your comrade, and I defected, and I’m not the only one” is better radio propaganda when it’s true.
You’re correct to notice that it’s not a neutral history of their intellectual development because it’s functioning as a threat, but they’re usually not just making it up, either. “You’d better stop being so crazy, because I was your comrade, and I defected, and I’m not the only one” is better radio propaganda when it’s true.