I've actually read Red Star Over China, and enjoyed it. Thanks for setting some time aside and responding to my post.
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I've actually read Red Star Over China, and...I've actually read Red Star Over China, and enjoyed it. Thanks for setting some time aside and responding to my post.
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Could you please elaborate on that point, Comrade...Could you please elaborate on that point, Comrade Jandar?
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Was the Chinese Revolution a Communist Revolution? And some other questionsLately I've been learning a bit about Chinese Revolution (1946-1952), and have been wondering if it could be considered Communist Revolution. According to my understanding, most Chinese at the time...
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Just study something you enjoy. Perhaps a way to...Just study something you enjoy. Perhaps a way to help make your study of economics more effective is to look for ways to refute any of the pro-capitalist arguments made.
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I'll admit my understanding of communism is very...I'll admit my understanding of communism is very limited, but I don't think the Socialist did that well in this debate. I'm curious what kind of arguments the community of revleft would make. Does...
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Does anybody know if the U.S. actually cut off...Does anybody know if the U.S. actually cut off food aid again?
Every website needs a troll.Every website needs a troll.
Who is this guy?Who is this guy?
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I was actually a content republican/libertarian...I was actually a content republican/libertarian before I chose to be communist. I had just came back to the US from a study abroad in Germany when some very unfortunate things happened. This prompted...
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Sufjan is definitely one of my favorite artists...Sufjan is definitely one of my favorite artists as well. I can't pick a favorite album. In my opinion it's a three way tie between Michigan, Illinois and Seven Swans. I still don't know what to say...
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While I'm sure it is difficult having ADHD, never...While I'm sure it is difficult having ADHD, never underestimate the power of human will. I believe that if you try your best, you will be able to find an effective way to learn that works for you.
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Well before you make such a drastic decision, you...Well before you make such a drastic decision, you should probably first visit the place if you haven't already. That's usually what you do before to a brand new place.
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This part really bothers me. It sounds like you...This part really bothers me. It sounds like you are insinuating that immigrants are naturally predisposed to commit crime. To be blunt, your view is uninformed and completely wrong. Immigrants come...
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Thanks for the help everyone!Thanks for the help everyone!
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I mean efficiency in the workplace. My econ...I mean efficiency in the workplace. My econ professor argues that under communism, workplaces would be overstaffed and shirking would be much more prevalent.
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Thanks for clarifying the difference between...Thanks for clarifying the difference between private property and personal property. So if I understand this correctly, communism wishes to abolish the private control over means of production. Do...
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Common PropertyI'm taking a intro to economics class this semester, and the teacher's textbook includes arguments against common property. The main argument that I would like help refuting is as follows:
He...
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I really liked the soundtrack to A Beautiful Mind.I really liked the soundtrack to A Beautiful Mind.
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As has been said many times, this is just a ploy...As has been said many times, this is just a ploy for the U.S. to get a foot into Africa. The U.S. was in the middle east for the past 10 years, and now we it will be going into Africa.
The...
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I think it has to do with poor planning and...I think it has to do with poor planning and giving the construction workers a job to do.
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And so the U.S. reputation in the middle east and...And so the U.S. reputation in the middle east and the world is further tarnished. Although a terrible thing happened, I'm glad it was reported. The U.S. has killed thousands of more innocent...
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There is a German film called "Die Welle." It...There is a German film called "Die Welle." It shows the danger of fascism, and just how easily it develops. I highly recommend watching it.
In the case of Germany, after World War I and the...
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I just read a pretty interesting article in the...I just read a pretty interesting article in the Wall Street Journal today.
"Pentagon Seeks Mightier Bomb Vs. Iran"
By Adam Entous and Julian E. Barnes
"Pentagon war planners have concluded...
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I'm certain a majority of North Koreans believe...I'm certain a majority of North Koreans believe very strongly in their leader. From a young age that is what they have been taught to do. Anyways, I thought the part with him writing a book on...
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I really sympathize with the workers there....I really sympathize with the workers there. Although it is admirable that the country has stood up to imperialism for some time now, the reasons for doing so are wrong. From my understanding, the...