10-25-2018, 07:48 PM
(10-25-2018, 06:14 PM)Dill Wrote: Funny you should say that. When German Democratic Republic called itself "democratic," few Americans believed them. But when they called themselves "communist" most people did believe them.
If we are talking about Marx's version of Communism, the goal was not only democracy and equality, but also for the state to "wither away."
It's always amazing to me how selective people can be in that regard.
(10-25-2018, 06:31 PM)Benton Wrote: If you want to start a fun argument with Libertarians, tell them the best way to boost their party numbers would be to start partnering with their local Communist party.
I've had that conversation. It is a great time.
"A great democracy has got to be progressive, or it will soon cease to be either great or a democracy..." - TR
"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little." - FDR
"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little." - FDR
