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This page aims to explore the socialist concepts as articulated by Karl Marx, and does not support the notion of state capitalism masquerading as socialism.
Socialism means:
A borderless world without a state or money.
A capitalist system in which the government intervenes to reform capitalism through taxes.
Total state management over the wage system of employment.
If it means all of the above, then it's a word with no real meaning.
A borderless world without a state or money.
A capitalist system in which the government intervenes to reform capitalism through taxes.
Total state management over the wage system of employment.
If it means all of the above, then it's a word with no real meaning.
April 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Socialism means:
A borderless world without a state or money.
A capitalist system in which the government intervenes to reform capitalism through taxes.
Total state management over the wage system of employment.
If it means all of the above, then it's a word with no real meaning.
A borderless world without a state or money.
A capitalist system in which the government intervenes to reform capitalism through taxes.
Total state management over the wage system of employment.
If it means all of the above, then it's a word with no real meaning.
Due process means it's not a hearsay country. How would you like it if the police came and arrested you, threw you in prison, and the inmates beat you up, all because your romantic partner said they were beaten by you? No trial. You would never do something like that, but you were accused.
April 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Due process means it's not a hearsay country. How would you like it if the police came and arrested you, threw you in prison, and the inmates beat you up, all because your romantic partner said they were beaten by you? No trial. You would never do something like that, but you were accused.
The Constitution of the US is a hollow document. The ruling elites will do whatever it takes and use any technology available to control the population.
April 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The Constitution of the US is a hollow document. The ruling elites will do whatever it takes and use any technology available to control the population.
Capitalism fails to tackle global warming, as it prioritizes profit over environmental protection. To effectively combat this crisis, we need a borderless society that abolishes money and governments, embracing socialism: a system of direct, voluntary, democracy.
April 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Capitalism fails to tackle global warming, as it prioritizes profit over environmental protection. To effectively combat this crisis, we need a borderless society that abolishes money and governments, embracing socialism: a system of direct, voluntary, democracy.
The class struggle initiates during the employment process. If profits were not fundamentally tied to reducing wages and benefits for workers, capitalists would not oppose unions and collective bargaining as vigorously as they currently do.
April 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The class struggle initiates during the employment process. If profits were not fundamentally tied to reducing wages and benefits for workers, capitalists would not oppose unions and collective bargaining as vigorously as they currently do.
East Germany operated under a form of state capitalism, characterized by a market-driven economy focused on the production of commodities. This system was regulated by capital supported through a wage-based employment structure.
April 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
East Germany operated under a form of state capitalism, characterized by a market-driven economy focused on the production of commodities. This system was regulated by capital supported through a wage-based employment structure.
What is the process by which socialism emerges?
It does not occur as a natural or unavoidable outcome of a transition from one social system to another.
"The liberation of the working class must be executed by the working class itself."
It does not occur as a natural or unavoidable outcome of a transition from one social system to another.
"The liberation of the working class must be executed by the working class itself."
April 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
What is the process by which socialism emerges?
It does not occur as a natural or unavoidable outcome of a transition from one social system to another.
"The liberation of the working class must be executed by the working class itself."
It does not occur as a natural or unavoidable outcome of a transition from one social system to another.
"The liberation of the working class must be executed by the working class itself."
Protesting exists because free speech does not.
April 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Protesting exists because free speech does not.
Patriotism is love unrequited.
You're asked to cherish your country, yet efforts are made to suppress your wages.
Under capitalism money is associated with freedom.
They suppress your wages, which is an attack on your freedom. Then they tell you to love your country.
You're asked to cherish your country, yet efforts are made to suppress your wages.
Under capitalism money is associated with freedom.
They suppress your wages, which is an attack on your freedom. Then they tell you to love your country.
April 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Patriotism is love unrequited.
You're asked to cherish your country, yet efforts are made to suppress your wages.
Under capitalism money is associated with freedom.
They suppress your wages, which is an attack on your freedom. Then they tell you to love your country.
You're asked to cherish your country, yet efforts are made to suppress your wages.
Under capitalism money is associated with freedom.
They suppress your wages, which is an attack on your freedom. Then they tell you to love your country.
"We live in a country that loves feel good stories about people coming together to help members of their community that are in need but scoff at the idea of building a system based on that very same concept."
March 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
"We live in a country that loves feel good stories about people coming together to help members of their community that are in need but scoff at the idea of building a system based on that very same concept."
The paradox of capitalism lies in its dual nature: while it serves as a pathway out of destitution for some, it simultaneously forces others into poverty, leading to millions worldwide suffering from hunger each year.
March 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The paradox of capitalism lies in its dual nature: while it serves as a pathway out of destitution for some, it simultaneously forces others into poverty, leading to millions worldwide suffering from hunger each year.
Institutions genuinely committed to transforming society must focus on educating about labor's surplus value and workplace exploitation. Once this understanding takes hold, natural progression toward change will inevitably follow.
March 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Institutions genuinely committed to transforming society must focus on educating about labor's surplus value and workplace exploitation. Once this understanding takes hold, natural progression toward change will inevitably follow.
Some individuals contend that capitalism allows us the freedom to leave our jobs and pursue entrepreneurship independently.
'Just go into business for yourself.'
They fail to clarify why a capitalist society is composed of wage-based labor rather than being filled with independent business owners.
'Just go into business for yourself.'
They fail to clarify why a capitalist society is composed of wage-based labor rather than being filled with independent business owners.
March 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Some individuals contend that capitalism allows us the freedom to leave our jobs and pursue entrepreneurship independently.
'Just go into business for yourself.'
They fail to clarify why a capitalist society is composed of wage-based labor rather than being filled with independent business owners.
'Just go into business for yourself.'
They fail to clarify why a capitalist society is composed of wage-based labor rather than being filled with independent business owners.
What is the rationale behind government policies that remove children from financially struggling parents, only to allocate funds to foster care providers instead of directly supporting the biological parents in caring for their own children?
March 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
What is the rationale behind government policies that remove children from financially struggling parents, only to allocate funds to foster care providers instead of directly supporting the biological parents in caring for their own children?
For Karl Marx, socialism was envisioned as a society devoid of both governments and money.
Subsequent interpretations of socialism as a capitalist system under state control were introduced by Lenin, and upheld by both Eastern and Western propaganda.
Subsequent interpretations of socialism as a capitalist system under state control were introduced by Lenin, and upheld by both Eastern and Western propaganda.
March 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
For Karl Marx, socialism was envisioned as a society devoid of both governments and money.
Subsequent interpretations of socialism as a capitalist system under state control were introduced by Lenin, and upheld by both Eastern and Western propaganda.
Subsequent interpretations of socialism as a capitalist system under state control were introduced by Lenin, and upheld by both Eastern and Western propaganda.
They wrote this for popular consumption.
"Wage Labor and Capital"
"We shall look to portray this as simply and properly as possible, and shall not presuppose knowledge of even the most elementary notions of political economy. We wish to be understood by the workers."
"Wage Labor and Capital"
"We shall look to portray this as simply and properly as possible, and shall not presuppose knowledge of even the most elementary notions of political economy. We wish to be understood by the workers."
February 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
They wrote this for popular consumption.
"Wage Labor and Capital"
"We shall look to portray this as simply and properly as possible, and shall not presuppose knowledge of even the most elementary notions of political economy. We wish to be understood by the workers."
"Wage Labor and Capital"
"We shall look to portray this as simply and properly as possible, and shall not presuppose knowledge of even the most elementary notions of political economy. We wish to be understood by the workers."
In a socialist society, the modern means of mass production technology will be collectively owned by the entire society. Money will become unnecessary because there is no need to repurchase what we already possess.
February 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
In a socialist society, the modern means of mass production technology will be collectively owned by the entire society. Money will become unnecessary because there is no need to repurchase what we already possess.
The problem with capitalism, is, there is poverty where there should not be any.
February 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The problem with capitalism, is, there is poverty where there should not be any.
Socialism arises as a critique of capitalism, which is not the final stage of societal evolution. We will progress to a world without borders, dismantling financial and governmental systems. In this new society, we prioritize collective benefit and voluntary cooperation, moving beyond a profit drive
February 2, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Socialism arises as a critique of capitalism, which is not the final stage of societal evolution. We will progress to a world without borders, dismantling financial and governmental systems. In this new society, we prioritize collective benefit and voluntary cooperation, moving beyond a profit drive
I asked AI a straight-forward question:
January 22, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I asked AI a straight-forward question:
Human nature is often seen as selfish and aggressive, but in times of crisis, people unite to support each other. These moments reveal our capacity for solidarity, compassion, and even greater love and kindness.
January 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Human nature is often seen as selfish and aggressive, but in times of crisis, people unite to support each other. These moments reveal our capacity for solidarity, compassion, and even greater love and kindness.
The fundamental issue with capitalism lies in the way money maintains its value, It resembles the scenario of discovering boxes filled with rare baseball cards; as their availability increases, the worth of each individual card diminishes. It's a basic law of supply and demand.
January 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The fundamental issue with capitalism lies in the way money maintains its value, It resembles the scenario of discovering boxes filled with rare baseball cards; as their availability increases, the worth of each individual card diminishes. It's a basic law of supply and demand.
Citizens feel ripped off over taxation, perceiving it as a form of deprivation. Yet paradoxically, these same individuals readily accept employment arrangements where they earn $17 hourly while generating $75 per hour in value for their employers.
January 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Citizens feel ripped off over taxation, perceiving it as a form of deprivation. Yet paradoxically, these same individuals readily accept employment arrangements where they earn $17 hourly while generating $75 per hour in value for their employers.
When do you believe we will come to understand that the United States does not genuinely appreciate or prioritize its own working class? The nation undermines the freedoms of its labor force by perpetuating stagnant wages and providing minimal, if any, benefits.
January 16, 2025 at 2:44 AM
When do you believe we will come to understand that the United States does not genuinely appreciate or prioritize its own working class? The nation undermines the freedoms of its labor force by perpetuating stagnant wages and providing minimal, if any, benefits.
Capitalism has consistently failed to meet basic needs, creating a constant struggle between working-class benefits and capitalist interests. It remains in crisis, requiring ongoing reforms and bailouts. Capitalism has never worked.
January 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Capitalism has consistently failed to meet basic needs, creating a constant struggle between working-class benefits and capitalist interests. It remains in crisis, requiring ongoing reforms and bailouts. Capitalism has never worked.