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Narcissus
1st January 2013, 03:51
Hi, I came here because I want to educate myself further about Communism and the Left in general. I would like to call myself a communist but frankly I don't think I know enough about the various ideologies to say it outright. I am 18 and from the UK, but currently living in Brisbane, Australia. I come from a very middle class family, and attended a public (private) school. I hated it - the people, the culture, all of it is so wrong. I dropped out when I was 17 because of existential depression. The world we live in sucks and unless it is changed I will live in it no more.

I am very much removed from society as a result of my depression. I isolated myself completely for a very long time and I have a very different perspective on the world to my 'peers'. I am very introspective (compulsively) and don't allow myself to be swayed by others. I will follow my values at the expense of having few friends, little money (I really couldn't give a flying fudge about money), and anything else that might masquerade as being important in this mercenary world. I value above everything else equality. I hate to see racism and sexism, homophobia, and every other form of discrimination that is so prevalent today.

I want to learn, and be a part of remedying the world, and if it should take my life I couldn't be prouder.

Yazman
1st January 2013, 09:17
I saw your name and instantly thought of the Marilyn Manson song "Target Audience (Narcissus Narcosis)" even though I know the mythological reference.

Welcome to Revleft! If you have any problems, issues or concerns please PM myself or one of the other moderators.

Also, feel free to ask questions in this thread.

Rugged Collectivist
1st January 2013, 11:17
Looks like I have a British clone :D

Welcome to the board!

Skyhilist
1st January 2013, 11:23
I have a lot of empathy for your situation... doncha just hate how the world always tries to get us misunderstood, introspective introverts down?
Anyways, welcome to revleft comrade :lol:

Blake's Baby
1st January 2013, 14:52
Welcome to RevLeft, Narcissus.

I'm sure there will be plenty of debates you can involve yourself in - who knows, there may even be some Brisbane communists/socialists/Marxists/Anarchists of some description that you can hook up with in real life to help you break out of that isolation.

Narcissus
2nd January 2013, 05:10
Thanks for all the kind replies. I have had a look around and I think I'm going to to like it here!

LeonJWilliams
2nd January 2013, 16:50
Lots of Brits on here.

Welcome