werewolf
12th July 2005, 22:46
Note- My organization has been isolated for quite some time, so our ideas may be slightly different than the "mainstream."
*Disclaimer:* Also this is meant to be an academic look at Revolution and is no means inciting Revolution.
A Revolution of Success
The fate of Socialism and any kind of possible future for Communism in America comes down to the ability to start the Revolution. The Revolution, of some kind, is the only real way anything can happen to dramatically change the design of the government and economy. The passive and relatively indecisive roles recently taken by all of the major Leftist parties, has left the future of Worker’s Solidarity in question.
The violent peasant revolt envisioned in the past, is now only a memory as our world begins the 21st century. The “peasant” is just as likely to be a businessman behind a computer as he is to be a laborer. No longer are armies largely infantry with only vision, hearing, and smell. The soldier of today can easily see in the dark and see the very body heat which keeps us alive.
With this in mind, the antiquated idea of the mass charge under the red banner is a thing of the past. Perhaps even the guerrilla tactics used by Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam could very well follow. Recent events in Afghanistan and Iraq show that the casualties inflicted upon the guerrillas may be too great for all but the religiously motivated to tolerate. Though Vietnam was a victory for Socialist and Communist forces, it must be kept in mind that in the end it was the regular North Vietnamese Army of tanks that rolled into Saigon.
The Revolution of the future must be one of either elections and reforms or a carefully orchestrated violent Revolution utilizing all of the technology available to the masses. Although the Capitalist nations are strong and technologically superior, they do have weak points which may be brought against them.
Revolution through reform has witnessed some success throughout Western Europe. The Democratic Socialists have made perhaps the greatest strides in conquering the world than the “Reds” ever had. Their vision of a Socialist-Capitalist hybrid is a noble one, however, there is still a distinct class system which continually undermines Democracy.
All levels of government must be saturated with such Reformists for a truer form of Socialism to ever have any success. Wages must be capped to allow a larger money supply to be entered into a higher minimum wage. A stable economy would therefore be in existence.
Larger industries must be nationalized to ensure a fair supply of goods and services to the public. Guevara addressed the need for a more diversified economy by stating a need for smaller businesses and industry to provide goods and services far too specific to be nationalized.
There will always be critics in the reformist system, which if failed to be addressed will manage to use the checks and balances system to their advantage. Democracy in all of it’s benefits of equality fails to address the problem of ignorance preventing the best option from being passed. The reformist position is most possible if the public is made aware of the real facts. The real facts of Socialism may finally be brought to public attention in this post-Soviet world.
Violent Revolution has been successful in Russia, China, Cuba, and Vietnam. All four countries at the time of the revolution had a population suffering under imperialist or colonialist power. In all but Vietnam the end result was a dictator who despite what his original intentions may have been, ended up being corrupted by his power. In recent years China has softened its iron grip upon its people, however at the same time, taking steps backwards.
In order for a violent uprising to be successful the leaders and followers must be aware of and fully committed to the eventual goal. As Guevara learned in Bolivia, guerrilla warfare is a failure if the army cannot rally popular support. It also addresses the need for a larger force than a single army made up of a handful of soldiers.
The Russian Revolution in the 19th century laid down the ground work for a successful guerrilla army. The foot soldiers must never be aware of a full plan and just not know anyone other than their leader. In turn the leaders must not know anyone other than their leader. In the event of capture the soldier will only be able to give one name.
Though it is possible for a guerrilla army to defeat a modern power with small arms alone, it is more likely to be successful if it uses technology as well. Following the 1999 bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade, 20,000 Chinese computer hackers successfully infiltrated several United States government websites. The use of modern technology is perhaps the most important step in bringing about a modern violent revolution. The Capitalist world is so tied to the computer that a hacker in the right place on the web could easily shut down the power for an entire city or cause a company to go bankrupt. When those in power come knocking at their doors however, there will always be the need for the bloody revolution.
The Viet Cong’s ability to blend into their surroundings, the jungle or the surrounding people, is what made them such a threat. Utilizing snipers and terrorist bombings proved to be the most successful methods of bringing havoc to the corrupt South. To create such terror requires an force that fully believes in the cause.
In the aftermath of a swift and violent revolution, the opponents of the revolution do their best to halt the progress. The White Russian forces may have been the major cause of Lenin’s later hard-liner approach. Too much blood shed against enemies of the people will cause critics throughout the world and within the nation itself. Political opponents must be reeducated, allowed to leave, or utilized in other means. A great economist in a Capitalist world would be very useful in keeping the wheels of Socialism turning steadily.
In order for the Revolution to occur in the lifetime of those who fully believe in the cause, it must be one of swift violence or of swift and intelligent reform. The leaders of which must always remember the people they represent and the history which has come before them. Ignorance is always the weapon of Capitalists and must always be stamped out first.
*Disclaimer:* Also this is meant to be an academic look at Revolution and is no means inciting Revolution.
A Revolution of Success
The fate of Socialism and any kind of possible future for Communism in America comes down to the ability to start the Revolution. The Revolution, of some kind, is the only real way anything can happen to dramatically change the design of the government and economy. The passive and relatively indecisive roles recently taken by all of the major Leftist parties, has left the future of Worker’s Solidarity in question.
The violent peasant revolt envisioned in the past, is now only a memory as our world begins the 21st century. The “peasant” is just as likely to be a businessman behind a computer as he is to be a laborer. No longer are armies largely infantry with only vision, hearing, and smell. The soldier of today can easily see in the dark and see the very body heat which keeps us alive.
With this in mind, the antiquated idea of the mass charge under the red banner is a thing of the past. Perhaps even the guerrilla tactics used by Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam could very well follow. Recent events in Afghanistan and Iraq show that the casualties inflicted upon the guerrillas may be too great for all but the religiously motivated to tolerate. Though Vietnam was a victory for Socialist and Communist forces, it must be kept in mind that in the end it was the regular North Vietnamese Army of tanks that rolled into Saigon.
The Revolution of the future must be one of either elections and reforms or a carefully orchestrated violent Revolution utilizing all of the technology available to the masses. Although the Capitalist nations are strong and technologically superior, they do have weak points which may be brought against them.
Revolution through reform has witnessed some success throughout Western Europe. The Democratic Socialists have made perhaps the greatest strides in conquering the world than the “Reds” ever had. Their vision of a Socialist-Capitalist hybrid is a noble one, however, there is still a distinct class system which continually undermines Democracy.
All levels of government must be saturated with such Reformists for a truer form of Socialism to ever have any success. Wages must be capped to allow a larger money supply to be entered into a higher minimum wage. A stable economy would therefore be in existence.
Larger industries must be nationalized to ensure a fair supply of goods and services to the public. Guevara addressed the need for a more diversified economy by stating a need for smaller businesses and industry to provide goods and services far too specific to be nationalized.
There will always be critics in the reformist system, which if failed to be addressed will manage to use the checks and balances system to their advantage. Democracy in all of it’s benefits of equality fails to address the problem of ignorance preventing the best option from being passed. The reformist position is most possible if the public is made aware of the real facts. The real facts of Socialism may finally be brought to public attention in this post-Soviet world.
Violent Revolution has been successful in Russia, China, Cuba, and Vietnam. All four countries at the time of the revolution had a population suffering under imperialist or colonialist power. In all but Vietnam the end result was a dictator who despite what his original intentions may have been, ended up being corrupted by his power. In recent years China has softened its iron grip upon its people, however at the same time, taking steps backwards.
In order for a violent uprising to be successful the leaders and followers must be aware of and fully committed to the eventual goal. As Guevara learned in Bolivia, guerrilla warfare is a failure if the army cannot rally popular support. It also addresses the need for a larger force than a single army made up of a handful of soldiers.
The Russian Revolution in the 19th century laid down the ground work for a successful guerrilla army. The foot soldiers must never be aware of a full plan and just not know anyone other than their leader. In turn the leaders must not know anyone other than their leader. In the event of capture the soldier will only be able to give one name.
Though it is possible for a guerrilla army to defeat a modern power with small arms alone, it is more likely to be successful if it uses technology as well. Following the 1999 bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade, 20,000 Chinese computer hackers successfully infiltrated several United States government websites. The use of modern technology is perhaps the most important step in bringing about a modern violent revolution. The Capitalist world is so tied to the computer that a hacker in the right place on the web could easily shut down the power for an entire city or cause a company to go bankrupt. When those in power come knocking at their doors however, there will always be the need for the bloody revolution.
The Viet Cong’s ability to blend into their surroundings, the jungle or the surrounding people, is what made them such a threat. Utilizing snipers and terrorist bombings proved to be the most successful methods of bringing havoc to the corrupt South. To create such terror requires an force that fully believes in the cause.
In the aftermath of a swift and violent revolution, the opponents of the revolution do their best to halt the progress. The White Russian forces may have been the major cause of Lenin’s later hard-liner approach. Too much blood shed against enemies of the people will cause critics throughout the world and within the nation itself. Political opponents must be reeducated, allowed to leave, or utilized in other means. A great economist in a Capitalist world would be very useful in keeping the wheels of Socialism turning steadily.
In order for the Revolution to occur in the lifetime of those who fully believe in the cause, it must be one of swift violence or of swift and intelligent reform. The leaders of which must always remember the people they represent and the history which has come before them. Ignorance is always the weapon of Capitalists and must always be stamped out first.