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And in becoming so focused on identifying pitfalls against combating capitalism, some of which were completely hypothetical and theoretical, Lenin became blind to the consequences of the attained power consequently corrupting purported socialists.
The USSR was a failure of revolutionists to correctly wield the power they had attained, and instead of controlling it, it controlled them. Lenin was so focused on wresting power from capitalists that he did not consider safeguards on that power.
Death does tend to limit one’s control over social situations.
He was alive to see the revolution succeed and the Bolsheviks take power, and remained healthy and in power for a few years. He didn't set up a strong, foundational government.