Communist
Oct 31 2003, 04:44 PM
What is Communism?
science vs. Bull
Scientific definition:
A classless society with no exploitation. No state machine used by one section of the population to oppress another section. No need for professional armies or police forces. No use of production for profit or exchange. Society runs in accord with the principle: From each according to his ability, to each according to his need.
Bull definition (ie: commonly believed--but WRONG)
Rule of society by a single party which maintains a monopoly of political power and suppresses all opposition. Control of the economy via centralized bureaucratic planning.
Examples of Bull definition: the former Soviet Union, China, Cuba, North Korea, etc.
amf
Oct 31 2003, 04:48 PM
Your "Bull" definition is called totalitarianism.
Communism is goofy idealism that has never worked for long term; totalitarianism is all about keeping and maintaining power over everyone.
So what's the debate?
quarkhead
Oct 31 2003, 04:50 PM
1. No question for debate.
2. Not related to the War on Terror.
3. We have several topics covering the definitions and merits of communism.
If you would like to pose a question for debate about communism, please do it in the "General Political" Debate forum, and be sure you are not duplicating an existing topic.
Thank you.