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**Lgcjqxlw** · 12-17-2010, 08:02 PM

In my view, this concept has no chance of ever being successfully implemented in any culture that values material goods. I believe that if you prevent a man from working to his own benefit - as opposed to the benefit of "the community" - his motivation to better himself and his environment will be significantly muted.

I have never seen anywhere a Marxist text or book saying that a man should not work towards his benefit. Marxism is not about "mutual sacrifice of each others wealth". It is about an economic theory which promote the well being of the masses.

Capitalism promotes private ownership of the means of production. As a result, the people who own the goods, equipment, venture capital etc establish their own businesses where the majority of the population become their waged employees. Although capitalist systems impose necessary rules and regulations, it is not a secret that in most parts of the world these waged employees are highly exploited. Specifically in third world countries. 90% of the world's resources get into the hands of a privileged minority. Sooner or later, they eventually control the government, the quality of the products etc. Economically strong countries control the economically weak countries. If you have been awake about the political situation in the world today you will see that it is not that hard for a strong country to invade an economically weak country for economic benefits such as oil. There are vivid examples everywhere. IMO capitalism has become a total failure in your own terms "in a culture that values material goods".

Some of the concepts of Marxism sound good and plausible but stealing from the rich and giving the stolen goods to the poor is still, in my view, stealing.

That's the theory of Robin Hood

On the whole, I believe we humans are compassionate enough to help our fellows in need if we are able, without a third party in between to take from one and decide who to give it to .....

As a whole your post displays a total lack of understanding of what Marxism is. You seem to think that Marxism is about taking from the rich and giving it to the poor just like Robin Hood did. In simple terms a communist society is not something people established. Communism is a system that naturally evolves in a socialist economic system. "From each according to his ability to each according to his needs" is not some kind of a "slogan" or a useless catchy line. It is a natural state that a socialist society converts to at its maturity. I suggest you read a bit more although I am not sure if all the books out will give you an accurate picture.

12-17-2010, 08:02 PM	#24
Lgcjqxlw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 480 Senior Member	In my view, this concept has no chance of ever being successfully implemented in any culture that values material goods. I believe that if you prevent a man from working to his own benefit - as opposed to the benefit of "the community" - his motivation to better himself and his environment will be significantly muted. I have never seen anywhere a Marxist text or book saying that a man should not work towards his benefit. Marxism is not about "mutual sacrifice of each others wealth". It is about an economic theory which promote the well being of the masses. Capitalism promotes private ownership of the means of production. As a result, the people who own the goods, equipment, venture capital etc establish their own businesses where the majority of the population become their waged employees. Although capitalist systems impose necessary rules and regulations, it is not a secret that in most parts of the world these waged employees are highly exploited. Specifically in third world countries. 90% of the world's resources get into the hands of a privileged minority. Sooner or later, they eventually control the government, the quality of the products etc. Economically strong countries control the economically weak countries. If you have been awake about the political situation in the world today you will see that it is not that hard for a strong country to invade an economically weak country for economic benefits such as oil. There are vivid examples everywhere. IMO capitalism has become a total failure in your own terms "in a culture that values material goods". Some of the concepts of Marxism sound good and plausible but stealing from the rich and giving the stolen goods to the poor is still, in my view, stealing. That's the theory of Robin Hood On the whole, I believe we humans are compassionate enough to help our fellows in need if we are able, without a third party in between to take from one and decide who to give it to ..... As a whole your post displays a total lack of understanding of what Marxism is. You seem to think that Marxism is about taking from the rich and giving it to the poor just like Robin Hood did. In simple terms a communist society is not something people established. Communism is a system that naturally evolves in a socialist economic system. "From each according to his ability to each according to his needs" is not some kind of a "slogan" or a useless catchy line. It is a natural state that a socialist society converts to at its maturity. I suggest you read a bit more although I am not sure if all the books out will give you an accurate picture.
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