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it is both idealism and pure propaganda that causes younger generations to consider these ideas. Idealism drives much of the BLM movement, the environmental movement, etc. Pure propaganda drives Antifa and some of Trump's extreme supporters.
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What you fail to realize is that the marxist idea creates dictatorships because you can't fight human DNA in which we are programmed to compete. Although it might sell to the younger generations, some of us know the struggles of life and work. I don't know about you, but I don't work 12-18 hours/day in the private industry to just enjoy a minimalist life.
These ideas are often promoted by individuals that never produced or delivered a service. In the halls of certain academia areas the productivity is ZERO.
The definition of insanity is to try the same thing all over again expecting different results but I am sure you neo-marxists will make it different. All the best to you, the theory is flawed from my point of view.
Good evening,
As an Eastern European whose family seen the horrors of communism which is based on the ideas of a self-hating drunk, Karl Marx, I found this article one of the best:
The Challenge of Marxism - Quillette
I advise everyone with an IQ over 100 to read the full text.
I might add that this idea of marxism also brings out the reaction of ultra-nationalism that is as toxic.
I will end with a question:
Is it idealism or pure propaganda that drives the younger generations to consider these ideas ?
Yes idealism/propaganda are the vehicle, but the people that are true believers are not driving the car. They are imagining they are driving. It is very sad to see college students ruining their lives by falling victims to whoever is using this for political gain. Whoever controls the masses has the power.
@NotreDame
What you fail to realize is that the marxist idea creates dictatorships because you can't fight human DNA in which we are programmed to compete. Although it might sell to the younger generations, some of us know the struggles of life and work. I don't know about you, but I don't work 12-18 hours/day in the private industry to just enjoy a minimalist life.
These ideas are often promoted by individuals that never produced or delivered a service. In the halls of certain academia areas the productivity is ZERO.
The definition of insanity is to try the same thing all over again expecting different results but I am sure you neo-marxists will make it different. All the best to you, the theory is flawed from my point of view.
Marx was a well known German with some remarkably kooky ideas.
It is Donald Trump who controls the ignorant masses and it is he who, unfortunately for the nation and the world, who controls the power.
Who are these teachers "advocating" for socialism? There are only four (4) self-described socialist states in the world; Cuba, Laos, China and Vietnam. Anyone seriously believing that the spectre of socialism is looming over America needs to get off conspiracy sites, quit listening to ignorant right-wing media bellowing 'communism!' and join the human race.It's simple really... Socialism on paper sounds wonderful and when you have teachers and professors advocating for it, to them it's a no brainer.
Younger people will blindly embrace the idea of socialism because a) they lack the life experience necessary to understand human behavior and how it runs counter to the socialist doctrine, and b) they were never taught the history of socialism in school and it's dismal record of world wide failure and human suffering every time it's been implemented.
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Who are these teachers "advocating" for socialism? There are only four (4) self-described socialist states in the world; Cuba, Laos, China and Vietnam. Anyone seriously believing that the spectre of socialism is looming over America needs to get off conspiracy sites, quit listening to ignorant right-wing media bellowing 'communism!' and join the human race.
That didn't answer my question. I want to see hard evidence that Marxism is being fostered in schools and colleges; not the usual tripe from the uneducated and envious who want to label any well-educated and socially aware person as 'socialist'.Marxism like any ideology, evolves and mutates. The economic marxism battle is over. Eastern Europe proved it. Some people are hard working, some people are lazy and the division leads to chaos. Followers of Karl Marx learnt from this and now they are attempting marxism based on race, gender, academia and other factors. Is an old game with a new name, the biggest lie in history to try to control the sheep. It will never work. Why ? Because each individual is unique and no matter what a professor from Social Studies tell you, that is the reality of it.
It's simple really... Socialism on paper sounds wonderful and when you have teachers and professors advocating for it, to them it's a no brainer.
Younger people will blindly embrace the idea of socialism because a) they lack the life experience necessary to understand human behavior and how it runs counter to the socialist doctrine, and b) they were never taught the history of socialism in school and it's dismal record of world wide failure and human suffering every time it's been implemented.
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Good evening,
As an Eastern European whose family seen the horrors of communism which is based on the ideas of a self-hating drunk, Karl Marx, I found this article one of the best:
The Challenge of Marxism - Quillette
I advise everyone with an IQ over 100 to read the full text.
I might add that this idea of marxism also brings out the reaction of ultra-nationalism that is as toxic.
I will end with a question:
Is it idealism or pure propaganda that drives the younger generations to consider these ideas ?
Good evening,
As an Eastern European whose family seen the horrors of communism which is based on the ideas of a self-hating drunk, Karl Marx, I found this article one of the best:
The Challenge of Marxism - Quillette
I advise everyone with an IQ over 100 to read the full text.
I might add that this idea of marxism also brings out the reaction of ultra-nationalism that is as toxic.
I will end with a question:
Is it idealism or pure propaganda that drives the younger generations to consider these ideas ?
First of all, there hasn't been a regime like those in Eastern Europe since the Wall fell. There are some countries still ruled by a Communist Party, but none of them really have that system anymore, though they still tend to rule with an iron fist. In the US there is no large Marxist party. In Europe there are Social Democratic parties and Democratic Socialists (two different things btw). Many Democratic Socialist parties has their origin in the old Communist parties (though not all of them), when the generation after the Wall fell asked: "what now"? This is for many western European left parties a continuation of the generational struggles in the 80s (when battles raged within the parties between the Pro Moscow Old Guard, and the younger Eurocommunists). The Social Democrats on the other hand has their origin in the parts of the Socialist movements that rejected the USSR after the Russian revolution, thus having never backed the Soviet system to begin with.Good evening,
As an Eastern European whose family seen the horrors of communism which is based on the ideas of a self-hating drunk, Karl Marx, I found this article one of the best:
The Challenge of Marxism - Quillette
I advise everyone with an IQ over 100 to read the full text.
I might add that this idea of marxism also brings out the reaction of ultra-nationalism that is as toxic.
I will end with a question:
Is it idealism or pure propaganda that drives the younger generations to consider these ideas ?
In capitalism you teach people to fishI understand you want to give individuals fish for one day after which they will continue to starve the next day.
My frame of thinking is to provide the fishing net, the tools so people can fish themselves.
It starts with self confidence and not listening to smart agitators that try to give individuals an excuse for their failures instead of encouraging to succeed.
It comes down to strength of character and independence.
I understand you want to give individuals fish for one day after which they will continue to starve the next day.
My frame of thinking is to provide the fishing net, the tools so people can fish themselves.
And then the capitalists come in and control the sale of fishing nets and fishing licensesThat is a Marxist frame of thinking.
The fishing net is a Means of Production. The person who does the fishing is known as the Proletariat. Marx and Engles' entire point was to give the fishing net to the person who does the fishing.
Challenge of Marxism?????
Well from an AMERICAN, I can tell you that our most immediate challenge and most threatening challenge is the threat of Autocracy, Marxism ain't even at the bottom of the totem at the moment.
Didn't the ideas of Marxism lead to the most authoritative regimes ? It will always ends up there as individuals are unique and competitive.
Hey, tulips! Let's hear more about America's greatest threat, tulips!
And the result has been a return to record inequality in the US, after decades of greatly reduced inequality beginning with FDR. Reagan put the US on the road to plutocracy and massive debt.
Sorry but that's a lot bullsh*t. A strong social safety net is the best way to get back on your feet. If you don't have to worry about not making rent or not afford to eat, or not afford to get medical help if you need it, you'll much easier find a new job or be able to school yourself to another profession.Bernie, inequality is largely due to the fact that Artificial Intelligence and automation is starting to be used by many business. Of course this would cause inequality, as the union worker is used to getting a fat cheque, benefits for doing blue collar work. The self serve option at fast foods created a lot of unemployment. What is the solution ? The solution is to learn and adapt, not to cry to the government for money, not to protest and be brainwashed by agitators for so called social issues but to fight to achieve as an individual.
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