Crisis and Openings: Introduction to Marxism - Richard D Wolff

[VanishingPoi]

Originally Posted by finnbow

Yet, every nation that attempted to implement his ideals turned into a homicidal economic basket case. I'll pass, thank you.

They never tried to implement anything that he is talking about. It has never been tried.

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by merrylander

I suspect that what has really happened is his ideas were used by tyrants to delude the masses for the purposes of their own greed.

Now why does that sound familiar?

Because you're watching it happen here. But, to some of us, it's okay because it's Capitalists that are doing it this time around.

Why some always assume only one or the other ideology can be corrupted and abused is a mystery to me.

Dave

[nailer]

^^^

It's all about faith.

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by nailer

^^^

It's all about faith.

"Faith" is a tooth under your kids pillow. He might get his quarter, or whatever it is these days, but did it really come from the Tooth Fairy?

Dave

[nailer]

^^^

I knew there was no Tooth Fairy. Took the cash and kept my mouth shut regarding the TF and other childhood fantasies. Why ruin a good thing?