I had a bet with a guy

[#FF0000]

He is a tea bagger loser but he bet me if romney won i would have to read anything he told me too. obama won so he has to read a a thing isuggest now

what do i make him read.

i'm actually serious here what communist propaganda do i make this dude to subject himself to that might challenge his way of thinking most directly

[ВАЛТЕР]

He is a tea bagger loser but he bet me if romney won i would have to read anything he told me too. obama won so he has to read a a thing isuggest now

what do i make him read.

i'm actually serious here what communist propaganda do i make this dude to subject himself to that might challenge his way of thinking most directly


I have a book called "Selected works of Marx and Engels" but it's in Serbian. Maybe find a similar book in English and force him to read it. As it is several works in one book. To make sure he actually read it, you should quiz him on the subject.


It would be awesome if he turned into a communist.

[#FF0000]

I doubt that will happen. I'm just looking for something that will offend his deep-seated sensibilities. But not offend in a 'shocking' way like most insurrecto stuff would. Something that'll offend him because it's well-written and completely counter to everything he believes from an angle he's never considered.

[Tjis]

Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution by Peter Kropotkin: http://dwardmac.pitzer.edu/Anarchist_Archives/kropotkin/mutaidcontents.html

I recommend this book often cause it really does a good job at dispelling the myth of humanity engaged in a selfish struggle between individuals, by pointing out the role that mutual aid has played both in history and modern times (modern times from a 1902 perspective anyway ;)). The book doesn't argue for socialism directly, but it does take away many of the arguments against it.

[Kotze]

Don't give him a book you haven't read yourself.

Obtain and read "Forms of Explanation" by Alan Garfinkel. It's basically about taking a bird's eye view of things and seeing structural reasons behind what happens to individuals.

[#FF0000]

Don't give him a book you haven't read yourself.

course not i just can't think of anything though dnakfjanfjka


Obtain and read "Forms of Explanation" by Alan Garfinkel. It's basically about taking a bird's eye view of things and seeing structural reasons behind what happens to individuals.

I will get on this.

[Drosophila]

Every single word of every single volume of Capital.

Nah, maybe Principles of Communism or something, just so he can start to think about getting his head out of his ass.

[Sasha]

make him read something that connects to him but hopefully nudges him to the right direction, i would propose this book; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debt:_The_First_5000_Years

[bad ideas actualised by alcohol]

Foundations of Leninism by Staln

[BOZG]

Every single word of every single volume of Capital.

Nah, maybe Principles of Communism or something, just so he can start to think about getting his head out of his ass.

It's not a good pamphlet to convince someone. Better for explaining what we stand for.

[Rafiq]

Make him read "the reactionary mind". Do it.

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[bad ideas actualised by alcohol]

Daft Punk's posts, pure torture.
Or Rosa Lichtenstein's whining about dialectics.

[#FF0000]

It's not a good pamphlet to convince someone. Better for explaining what we stand for.

Yeah I'm looking for something more "convincing".

[Bronco]

I'd say something modern and concise would be best, and something that's actually relevant to today, not just an old Marx/Engels/etc text explaining the basics of communism

Having said that I know no books that fit that criteria

[Delenda Carthago]

http://www.amazon.com/Enigma-Capital-Crises-Capitalism/dp/0199836841

[BOZG]

http://www.amazon.com/Enigma-Capital-Crises-Capitalism/dp/0199836841

Good suggestion. Though OP should also think about whether this Tea Partyer is capable of reading something like that or whether it will capture their attention. Otherwise it's a waste.

[ВАЛТЕР]

"Why Marx was Right" Terry Eagleton

Sure it isn't the best analysis of Marxism, however it dispels many myths and anticommunist stances in a simple to read way. Simplicity sure is necessary for the tea party crowd.

[Sasha]

What about my suggestion? :(

[Ravachol]

He is a tea bagger loser but he bet me if romney won i would have to read anything he told me too. obama won so he has to read a a thing isuggest now

what do i make him read.

i'm actually serious here what communist propaganda do i make this dude to subject himself to that might challenge his way of thinking most directly

If he's a tea-bagger he'll probably consider himself an 'individualist', let him think again:

http://libcom.org/library/right-be-greedy-theses-practical-necessity-demanding-everything

Maybe throw in some of the Bonanno, Stirner, Baginski and Landstreicher stuff too.

[#FF0000]

Good suggestion. Though OP should also think about whether this Tea Partyer is capable of reading something like that or whether it will capture their attention. Otherwise it's a waste.

Dude's a reader. This might work actually.

I'm considering The Enigma of Capital, the thin about 5000 years of debt, and Why Marx Was Right.

I think I'm leaning towards The Enigma of Capital tho.

[Prometeo liberado]

Don't waste anymore time fucking around comrade, we got a major payday on our hands at an even 70/30 split! He's gonna read from the first addition of his social security info and then get into the meaty part of his bank statement. The denouement will be his tax I.D. number and DL number. No pussy footin or grab-ass'n on this one crime partn....errr comrade. Lets make this a nicy-nice score. Hand me the loot and lay low for a week or two(two). I'll get in touch with your 20%, minus transaction fees, operating costs and franchise fees(compounded daily to the nearest 10%).
I always knew you were a good kid.:thumbup1:

[mew]

people's history of the united states by zinn

[Rugged Collectivist]

I can't believe no one has suggested the communist manifesto. I know it's kind of obvious but it really opened my eyes.

[BOZG]

I can't believe no one has suggested the communist manifesto. I know it's kind of obvious but it really opened my eyes.

It's eye opening for someone who is willing to open their eyes to it, not for someone who's a conscious Tea Partyer. It's not something which disproves or at least raises doubts about the feasibility of capitalism.

[Delenda Carthago]

Next time, bet money.