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trotsky got called ruthless, repressive etc by his enemies for obvious reasons, propaganda

History is written by winners. That is fair. Stalin was loved for years but died in the 50s, hated since. The international part you mention is key there. Stalin wanted socialism in one country, which can't work for obvious reasons but it's the easy way, the conservative way. The way that allows for bribes from capitalists.