Post your ideology - Just curious...

[Insurrection]

What would you consider yourself ideologically? I tend to agree mostly with Marx & Engels' writings, but like much of what Bakunin and Kropotkin have to say. That is not to say that I am anarchist or even agree with their basic principles, I simply like some of their ideals.

I would consider myself a Libertarian Socialist.

[Iepilei]

A stoic, internationalist, marxist democrat / scientific socialist, liberatarian communist.

[ComradeJunichi]

I just consider myself a socialist/communist.

[Pere Jordi]

hi.

I like trostkysm, but i know trostkysm have some differences here, in Bolivia and another places...

I am internationalist, as good marxist, but I believe in autodetermination of nations right.

I am not religious, but i respect every religion.

bye bye

[Insurrection]

I too, am atheist, but don't have anything against ANY religion. Of course I criticize certain religions for their policies on spreading the divine word (Christianity, Jehovah's Witnesses).

[Mazdak]

Antitheistic Authoritarian communist.

another time in which someone makes a thread on this/ this is like the 400th.

[Popokatepetl]

I like some ideas from Marx, but there are also some things I think he got wrong. Anyway, I work on my theory I call "The New Comuna", which is based on marxist philosophy, but with a dose of criticism.

[Insurrection]

Sry Mazdak :) I haven't seen the post...

[Kehoe]

I have studied the writings of Marx but am no Marxist,I appreciate Lenins contribution to communist thought especially that of revolutionary protocol in the ongoing process of carrying theory into action but am no Leninist,I understand the necessary but thankless stage in communist history wherein Comrade Stalin assisted in the transition from revolution to bureaucratic institutionalism but am no Stalinist,I view Chairman Maos theory of the law of contradiction in dialectics as an essential key in the ever-evolving communist ideology,and his fundamental framework of the peoples army and guerilla warfare as being quite innovative but am no Maoist.The catchword among most communists is to say,"I am a Marxist",however Marx was merely one among many socialist theoreticians and by no means the first.I stated in another thread that a socialist is as far as I will incline myself in the way of isms;however,at the end of the day one realizes what a hard task it is to define oneself in light of true integrity.One single selfless act outweighs a thousand volumes of empty rhetorical words employed to impress others with a facade of a heroic figure one only dares to dream but has not the courage to be.I recall my grandmother saying that self-bragging is half-scandal,for were one to be worthy of praise another will gladly proclaim it.Live your lives to the best of your abilities,apply dialectics to your daily routine by always replacing once-held false assumptions with newly discovered truths and do this by putting them into practice,for what is not practiced is soon forgotten.The greatest among men are often enigmatic individuals who leave the world in wonderment striving to categorize,define and label what was beyond their comprehension.All in all we are human beings,men and women,brothers and sisters,comrades united in the struggle to establish a just society.A revolutionary is one set against the harsh injustices of an existent government ... do you consider yourself such a one? ... this being the case then you my friend are a revolutionary.A socialist is one set against the economic injustices of a capitalist society ... do you possess such a passion? ... this being the case then you my friend are a socialist as well,therefore it is quite easy to deduce an overall term ... you are a revolutionary socialist and as such you are indeed a comrade of mine.

[BOZG]

Anarcho-Communist

[Guardia Bolivariano]

Anti- imperialist-Bolivarian-pro Socialist.

[Marxman]

Marxist

[Palmares]

Trotskyist? (Maybe)
Leninist? (Maybe)
Marxist? (Maybe)
Anarchist? (Not really)
Stalinist? (Never)

No... I am a COMMUNIST!

"When asked whether or not we are Marxists, our position is the same as that of a physicist or a biologist who is asked if he is a "Newtonian," or if he is a "Pasteurian." "
-Che Guevara

[Blackberry]

Anarcho-Syndicalist

[Mazdak]

Insurrection... i didnt mean it as an insult. dont take it that way. Sorry if it sounded like one.

[Revolution Hero]

Quote: from Marxman on 4:04 am on Nov. 5, 2002
Marxist


You should call yourself Trotskyist.

[Punx for Peace]

Institutionalist (ie capitalism is functional but destructive AND self -destructive).

Same values of exploitation and appropriation of value of labor as Marxism, but places great emphasis on understanding institutions of capitalism and socialism.

For example, what effects do the institutions of marriage, labor laws, monopoly capitalism or the military-industrial complex have on the capitalist economy and society?

If you can't figure it out, that's fine (I don't understand syndical sociology or post-modernism!)

[ravengod]

I call myself a real socialist believer yet I strongly believe in God.
Weird ha?
Well I think it's who I am.
I mean Jesus was the first communist wasn't he?

[Mazdak]

Well, ravengod... i hope you stick around... because your faith sickens me. Jesus was not the first communist. He was nothing more than a minor recluse who was crucified under Pilate because he believed he was son of god. Nothing more.

[Cassius Clay]

Ravengod, since you appear to be a 'Christian' is it not James Chapter V verse 16 that makes clear what the early Christians thought of the rich. Rather convienient that for 2000 years everybody from Henry Tudor and Oliver Cromwell to Tsar Nicholas must of missed that verse out from their reading.

Oh and Mazdak it was Spartacus who was the first revolutionary, whatever your opinions on Jesus are. Personally I despise Christianity but have a certain respect for the main man himself, I mean that wasn't a pleasant death he wen't through.

Oh yeah I'm a Democratic Socialist who supports Comrades Stalin and Hoxha.

[Jaha]

i think of myself as a communist. nothing more, nothing less. i have a deep respect for anarchy and religion; i understand what makes people see them as great. but communism is the best. it is the way.

[Palmares]

I agree with Mr Clay on all but one point (Stalin). However I give the most respect to the answer of Jaha. By the way, why would one want to be religious?

[Dr. Rosenpenis]

I'm a Marxist/internationalist/Leninist. I like Trotsky's work and Lenin's and Marx's works.

[Jaha]

Quote: from Cthenthar on 4:53 am on Nov. 12, 2002
I agree with Mr Clay on all but one point (Stalin). However I give the most respect to the answer of Jaha. By the way, why would one want to be religious?


Cthenthar, thanks for your respect. you asked about religion. religion in my mind is caused by peoples lack of confidence. i second guess myself, i think most people do. but would you second guess yourself as often if an almighty rightious being told you you were right? not as often. i see religion as a way for people to justify or explain to themselves why things are the way they are.

i envy those that can summon up confidence merely by pretending a god is on their side. i wish i could do that myself. but i know the truth. i know that there is no god. that is the only reason i am atheist. i wish there was a god...

[munkey soup]

I'm a stalinist/Trotskyist/Marxist/Leninist/Bukharinist/Anarchist/Communist/Socialist/anarcho-fundamentalist/internationalist/liberal-authoritarian/anarcho-fascist/green-nazi/totalitarian theologist/reformist.

[RGacky3]

I am a communitarianist Utopianist. I think community works best in socialist communes, either self sufficiant, or those 1 industry communes, I would love to start a small nation of about 4-6 communes. I also believe in a fully democratic government which is basically anarchy with order, where the government is the people. The only way this could happen is if society is split up into small socialist communes.

COMMUNITY UNION SOCIALISM

[Blasphemy]

well....let's see...

democratic-socialist-pacifist-internationalist-anti imperialist and some other things too.

[Jaha]

Quote: from munkey soup on 10:55 pm on Nov. 20, 2002
I'm a stalinist/Trotskyist/Marxist/Leninist/Bukharinist/Anarchist/Communist/Socialist/anarcho-fundamentalist/internationalist/liberal-authoritarian/anarcho-fascist/green-nazi/totalitarian theologist/reformist.

are you sure you got it all?

[Iepilei]

Jesus Christ never claimed to be the son of god - no he claimed he was "a son of god", which was a common expression for people who were jewish. nowhere in the four gospels does Christ ever claim to be the son of god.

i have much respect for Christ - though I am an agnostic. I do not believe he was divine in any way shape or form. I do believe that he was an activist who studied most all forms of religion within his area (turn the other cheek - Buddhism), and was very laid back and peaceful.

[munkey soup]

Once you pin yourself to an ideology you become immobile and worthless.

[Palmares]

Then why give such answers? We are all... communist.

[Aussie Revolutionary]

I am a Communist who believes in the words of Lenin, Trotsky and Marx however I believe that Stalin ruined the USSR's chance for a true socialist utopia

[Umoja]

All out Green Democratic Socialist.

Enviornment is just as important as the economics. Oh yeah, and I'm a wanna be Quaker. A black Quaker? Yeah, I think it's funny to.

[Man of the Cause]

I don't really want to put myself as an any kind of -ist.(marxist etc.)because then I think that people will catecorise me and judge my own personality and ideology according to my -ism. I gues I am a little bit of every marxist theorist, maybe some more (Marx, Trotsky, Tito, Luxemburg, Gramsci,Bukharin) and some less (Stalin, Mao, Kim Jong-Il, Hoxa)

(Edited by Man of the Cause at 3:22 pm on Nov. 29, 2002)

[Geddan]

Something like an anarchocommunist or libertarian socialist. When I talk to hardcore cappies I usually claim to be "socialist", so I won't have to argue. When I argue, I win anyway so it is a waste of time, but I have discovered that the cappies in my school fails to see that their ideology is totally in contradiction to what the world needs.

[lifetrnal]

Insurection,

I myself think ascribing to ideologies is bull-shit. That being said, :-) I like your description of yourself. I suppose you can chalk me up in your camp if we are forced to apply labels. Maybe, it be more accurate to call myself an Anarcho-Communist with Neo-Marxist leanings. Thats the rub, I just dunno. I can not tell you I am compleletly in favor of any one ideology.


(Edited by lifetrnal at 4:20 am on Dec. 6, 2002)

[RedScorpion]

I'm a Marxist, I believe in a country that is ruled by the people, meaning no government and direct democracy, the goal to me is a communistic society were everyone owns there own labour.

[redstar2000]

Marxist-Syndicalist (heh heh)

:cool:

[Conghaileach]

I'd simply regard myself as a socialist, or Republican socialist.

I wouldn't call myself any other -ist, because of all I have read, I have not agreed with anyone completely. So I don't want to appear in any way dogmatic.

[skyedean]

SOCIALIST!!!


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VIVA EL NECESITADO
But help them, so they don't stay that way.

[fightthepower]

I'm an anarchist, although I tend to side toward communism more during arguments, simply because anarchism opens up a whole new argument which is ultumately pointless when trying to convince hardcore cappies that their system is flawed. For the most part, I just say "I'm a libertarian Communist". That way, anyone who cares can ask me more about what I believe while avoiding the "anarchy means no rules" stereotype. Right now I'm part of the NDP, but i'm thinking of ditching them and starting my own political movement.

[Bolschewik]

Completely independent leftist. Populist more than anything else I would say. Mainly I support all of the nationalist struggles of the third world against yankee imperialists.