A Day In A Communist Society

[Vendetta]

How exactly would a day go by (possibly a month) in a communist society, size of that society nonwithstanding? Even though I agree with most principles of general communism, I could never really..."picture" this sort of society (although granted, I am looking at it from a capitalist stance, but that may only be my upbringing). This would also be helpful in debates I have at school, as you may guess.

[which doctor]

Well, first you would be woken up by the community alarm clock. You would immediately proceed to the communal dining hall where you would recieve your breakfast rations. Then you would have a 5 minute break, after the break you would go to your occupation which was chosen for you by the central-committee...

No, never mind. That may be how some people envision a "communist" society. But not me.

I envision a society where you simply, do as you please. It may sound childish and too simple, but don't worry. Personally, I imagine my life involving lots of art and adventure!

[Red Menace]

Originally posted by Fist of [email protected] 15 2006, 04:24 PM
Well, first you would be woken up by the community alarm clock. You would immediately proceed to the communal dining hall where you would recieve your breakfast rations. The you would have a 5 minute break, after the break you would go to your occupation which was chosen for you by the central-committee...

No, never mind. That may be how some people envision a "communist" society. But not me.

I envision a society where you simply, do as you please. It may sound childish and too simple, but don't worry. Personally, I imagine my life involving lots of art and adventure!
dude, your first part almost got me. you scared me there.

I kinda agree with you about it being kinda like you do whatever you want. its hard to explain

[Everyday Anarchy]

Just imagine your life as it is today... except when you watch TV you won't be bombarded with nonsense commercials, when you walk down the street billboards won't taunt you from all around, you can do whatever you'd like regardless of how much money you have, etc.

It's not going to be utopian, however. You still may have to struggle in your daily life with things like acceptance, relationships, etc etc.



EDIT:
Actually, that's how it would be like after the revolution has been secured. I expect years during the revolution and even some time afterwards life may be a bit hectic and some areas may be warzones as people still struggle to maintain power over others.

We'll just have to commit and try to make life best for the most people during those times of trouble until we can finally rest and enjoy anarchy.

[Vendetta]

Hmm...well, thanks for the replies, but I don't think I asked the right question...maybe I should be asking specifics...okay...hmm...okay. Let's say that you were a painter, who enjoyed painting for others, and had a small "business" set up. How would you obtain the materials for this sort of thing?

PS: Fist of Blood, you frightened me for a minute there. Slave world, anybody?

[which doctor]

Carolina,


Hmm...well, thanks for the replies, but I don't think I asked the right question...maybe I should be asking specifics...okay...hmm...okay.
True. Describing a typical day in a communist society is very difficult since everyones day would be so different.


Let's say that you were a painter, who enjoyed painting for others, and had a small "business" set up. How would you obtain the materials for this sort of thing?
Okay, I understand where you are coming from. There's no problem with one setting up there "own business." However, if there are multiple people that work at this business things must be run in an egalitarian/democratic fashion. No one person can take charge. Also, no monetary exchanges can be made. Now, onto the topic of materials. Well, hopefully someone near you also runs a paint supply shop in a similar fashion to you running an art studio. You would go to the supply shop and pick up what you needed. There would be no monetary transaction. You aren't expected to directly give anything in return to the person you took the supplies from. Everything is to be held in the commones, meaning that no one person can hoarde all the resources and expect others to pay for them. As long as the supply shop guy is living a happy life, what reason does he have to charge for his goods. Whenever he needs something he simply goes to other stores to pick up what he needs.

This is an example of a gift-economy, that's what I advocate.


PS: Fist of Blood, you frightened me for a minute there.
It seems you weren't the only one...

[Vendetta]

Originally posted by Fist of [email protected] 15 2006, 10:46 PM
Okay, I understand where you are coming from. There's no problem with one setting up there "own business." However, if there are multiple people that work at this business things must be run in an egalitarian/democratic fashion. No one person can take charge. Also, no monetary exchanges can be made. Now, onto the topic of materials. Well, hopefully someone near you also runs a paint supply shop in a similar fashion to you running an art studio. You would go to the supply shop and pick up what you needed. There would be no monetary transaction. You aren't expected to directly give anything in return to the person you took the supplies from. Everything is to be held in the commones, meaning that no one person can hoarde all the resources and expect others to pay for them. As long as the supply shop guy is living a happy life, what reason does he have to charge for his goods. Whenever he needs something he simply goes to other stores to pick up what he needs.
How about like, farms 'n suchlike? How would they be run (assuming more than one person works on the land)? Basically the same, with each person equally having a say in how the farm is ran?

Also, how large would you envision societies of this kind? I always pictured communist societies as small-to-moderately big (I'd say...anywhere from 10-2,000 (or more) individuals)?