what did karl marx speak about?

[rickyb]

the Soviet Union itself proves Bakunin correct and even V.I. Lenin admitted the desire of Soviet economy was indeed State capitalism.

interesting. ive heard this description before. the terms socialism, capitalism, anarchism get so muddled they lose their meaning.

 

[wkmac]

interesting. ive heard this description before. the terms socialism, capitalism, anarchism get so muddled they lose their meaning.

Typically with any "ism", the term is mostly defined by the one who hears the term and less often by the one who uses it. Thus the problem with any "ism."

But even when you define the term, it requires an honest listener who's willing to honor your understanding rather than imposing theirs.

 

[wkmac]

i was thinking that too the other day, capitalism is like religion

I don't see it as religion so much but I understand why some might see it that way.

 

[MrFedEx]

Typically with any "ism", the term is mostly defined by the one who hears the term and less often by the one who uses it. Thus the problem with any "ism."

But even when you define the term, it requires an honest listener who's willing to honor your understanding rather than imposing theirs.

So. Unfettered capitalism is the religion of the Right/Libertarian-minded person, nicht wahr?

 

[wkmac]

So. Unfettered capitalism is the religion of the Right/Libertarian-minded person, nicht wahr?

In monetary terms, you sound like you have little intellectual cents.