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Nial Fossjet
28th July 2011, 19:30
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordoliberalism

What is the Marxist view on this non-laissez-faire ideology?
Rafiq
28th July 2011, 23:25
There isn't a universal one, as one could be a Marxist and a pro capitalist. However, the mainstream view is one not very kind. Most Marxists oppose all forms of capitalism, including the one you mentioned..

Also, most of us here are Revolutionaries and not reformists. Reformists get restricted to the OI here.
#FF0000
28th July 2011, 23:55
Keep in mind that Marxists oppose the capitalist mode of production: not strictly free-market, laissez faire capitalism.
AnonymousOne
28th July 2011, 23:59
So wait, is Mutualism not an OI then?
#FF0000
29th July 2011, 00:07
So wait, is Mutualism not an OI then?

Man, that's a gray area. If I had it my way, then no it wouldn't be (even though i think it's fucking dumb) but I've seen mutualists restricted before.
Nial Fossjet
29th July 2011, 00:45
Also, most of us here are Revolutionaries and not reformists. Reformists get restricted to the OI here.

That's a quote expressing the views of my in-game characters of Ismail's nation sim games. I don't really post anywhere other for game threads.
DinodudeEpic
29th July 2011, 02:06
:scared:

I'm a mutualist.....although, I do want government welfare to help the poor and laws to keep the competition running, so Mutualist Ordoliberalism pretty much sums up my economics. The revolution happens when the workers kick the capitalists out of the factories, and run the economy via democracy.

Does this mean I get restricted? Cause, that would really suck. Being in the internet version of a gulag.....:lol:
Rafiq
29th July 2011, 06:16
I don't think so, Dinodude, as you endorse revolution and agree workers should 'run the economy via democracy'.