How would that premise stand up if he examined it? That was probably why the Communists were always cracking down on Bohemiansism. When you were drunk or when you committed adultery you recognised your own personal fallability of that so mutable substitute for the apostles' creed, the party line. Down with Bohemianism, the sin of Majakowski.

Summary

This quote suggests that the Communist regime was hostile towards bohemianism, as it posed a threat to their ideology. The author suggests that indulging in vices like drunkenness and adultery served as a reminder of one's personal imperfections, contrasting with the rigid conformity of the party line. Therefore, the Communists crack down on bohemianism as a means to maintain control and suppress any potential dissent or deviation from their prescribed beliefs. The mentioned sin of Majakowski likely alludes to the Russian poet Vladimir Mayakovsky, known for his avant-garde lifestyle and artistic expression, which were not aligned with Soviet ideals.

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