Communism and internationalism

[jaycm610]

This question is going to sound really inexperienced, because it is. I understand that communists want to spread the working class revolution to other countries, that communism is internationalist in nature. Why? Also, what is the tax structure in an average communist country like, and how are price controls utilized in communism? Thanks in advance.

[Zanthorus]

This question is going to sound really inexperienced, because it is. I understand that communists want to spread the working class revolution to other countries, that communism is internationalist in nature. Why?

Because the material basis for communist revolution is the antagonism between the working class and the capitalist class which is internal to capitalism and because capitalism is a worldwide system.


Also, what is the tax structure in an average communist country like, and how are price controls utilized in communism? Thanks in advance.

There are no taxes or price controls in the average communist country because so far we haven't achieved communism. And if we did then money as an institution would cease to exist.

[Muzk]

This question is going to sound really inexperienced, because it is. I understand that communists want to spread the working class revolution to other countries, that communism is internationalist in nature. Why? Also, what is the tax structure in an average communist country like, and how are price controls utilized in communism? Thanks in advance.


that communism is internationalist in nature. Why?Socialism can't co-exist with capitalist nations, because of interventionism(invasion, espionage, sabotage...)

and natural resources only they might have. It is only possible to keep a high standard of living if we have access to every kind of resource.

As a last point, since capitalism is global, our struggle for socialism/communism is global too. We can not succeed in one country alone

Last one: Nationalism is in no way compatible with equality. When Mao and Stalin said "nationalism is cool" then they only wanted their lower class people to fight for their nation(Bureaocrats). Then, nationalism advocates thoughts like "our nation is better than yours!" which is quite idiotic.


Also, what is the tax structure in an average communist country like, Let's say socialist, since communist country is a paradox and in communism money is abolished therefore there can't be taxes.

Taxes would be very similar to capitalist nations, with one exception: No parasite will ever get their hands on the people's hard earned money. That means, no bureaocrats, nor any other higher ranked politicians/officials etc get more than what they deserve based solely on their position in society. It is possible to have a state(government) without rich politicians by using radical democracy. That means politicians in the central government may not earn more than the ones they represent(workers), the workers must always be able to recall politicians who aren't able to properly do their job. Obviously, capitalists don't exist.


and how are price controls utilized in communism? Thanks in advance.By looking at what is available in terms of supply and demand. Using computer technology (or simple statistics) we are able to fulfill all the demands of the people. Ever played any strategy computer games? They are quite similar to a planned economy. Full control over the supply. If you control the supply, you can easily meet the demand.
So prices are controlled by the demand of the people. They are supplied with money through jobs to buy stuff, and if a high demand arises - it's pretty easy to push the supply:thumbup1:

Bourgeoise propaganda says planned economies fail, using examples from the eastern block nations, yet it is superior to any market mechanism or the ability to "foretell"of any capitalist. Ultimately, the state bureaocracy of the USSR failed to properly handle a government.

Here's a pretty good quote on socialism:
"The organisation of society in such a manner that any individual, man or woman, finds at birth equal means for the development of their respective faculties and the utilisation of their labour. The organisation of society in such a manner that the exploitation by one person of the labour of his neighbour would be impossible, and where everyone will be allowed to enjoy the social wealth only to the extent of their contribution to the production of that wealth."
Part of this quote is that everyone doesn't get paid the same. It's quite a socialist stereotype that everyone gets the same XD. So yeah, you get what you contribute to the society. Even IF society has to "feed" some "parasites"(bad term for those people since it's not their fault and they don't even use up that much) like disabled people, children, old people(everyone not working) the working class still gets a LOT more than what they do now. Everywhere on earth.

Check out the encyclopedia entry on communism (http://www.marxists.org/glossary/terms/c/o.htm) and socialism (http://www.marxists.org/glossary/terms/s/o.htm) , it's a quite important thing to learn about

[jaycm610]

Alright. thanks for all the info, I really appreciate it!