man, the Great Russian chauvinist, who is essentially… an oppressor…" (Pro 71). Lenin communicated to Trotsky that he desired him "…take upon yourself the defense of the Georgian affair at the Central Committee…" (Clark 479) and attached a copy of his notes on the subject. Warning Trotsky not to show weakness or uncertainty and not to accept any compromises that Stalin might offer. He stressed the need to avoid warning Stalin and his associates of the offensive. Stalin's antagonism towards Trotsky was apparent. He criticized Stalin's performance as Commissar of Rabkrin by stating that "…it was useless to look to Rabkrin for guidance if the need arises for any change of policy or for any serious reform in organization…" (Pro 47). Zinoviev, the most popular member of the Politbureau, acted as Lenin's "…loud and stormy mouthpiece… whos knowledge about the world was unrefined and unpolished… consequently… leaving him devoured by ambition to rise higher in the party…" (Pro 79). Kamenev, though less popular, was more respected by inner party leaders. Armed with a more cultivated intellect and a steadier character Kamenev was attracted by moderate ideas and policies which set him up as Zinoviev's idealistic balance. Their traits complemented each other and thus they compromised and worked together well. The combination of these three leaders produced a majority against Trotsky in the Politbureau. Instead of executing Lenin's intentions, he proceeded to accept an undesirable compromise. Lenin intended on expelling Stalin from the party for at least two years. Trotsky stated that he "…was against removing Stalin… but he agreed with Lenin in substance…" (Pro90). He wanted Stalin to apologize to Krupskaya, behave more loyally to his colleagues, and most importantly stop pushing the Georgians around. Stalin accepted these terms with great enthusiasm. Eager to recti...
