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Re: Why I think that Communism is the way
by callei on Jun 11, 2005 - 06:40 AM
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Bettie, I think would have fun with a 12 pack, a red pen, and a copy of the manifesto. That is how i read it the first time and, believe me it made it waaay more fun when i "felt" I could argue back and make nasty comments.
As far as it being a way for the power hungery to grab power, well any system (at least any that allows people to change social status) allows that to happen.
I have some trouble believing that the lifestyles of the seriously poor in China or Russia were/are significantly worse under Communism than they were under the Tzars or local warlords. ok that one child limit in the cities is rough on some families, but they arent starving in the streets and amputating parts of thier children's bodies to make them better beggars. They have medical care, access to education, and more control over thier living environment. Same thing in Russia/USSR.
There was a mind blowing documentary done about the people in East germany 10 years after the wall came down. IT was about how they are now living in serious poverty, have way fewer ways to make a living, no access to healthcare, limited access to education, and are being victemized and discriminated againt all the time. IT was heartbreaking to watch.
Personally, I am a monarchist (in terms of the uber governemnt) and a socialist (for economic things) and a tribalist (for the socialization things). Communism, as an economic theory requires, in my opinion, a higher level of technology, education, and more stable world politcal/economic situation before it can really work.
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