Is it normal to think that you're a communist?

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Lately I have been called a communist, especially in my government class because I believe that the world should be one, no countries, no poor people, no possessions, and everyone is treated equally and there are no elitist.

And I also believe Religion should be abolished and that if people have a personal belief they should just keep to themselves and stop trying to force their views on others and I also just want peace.

So am I a Communist because I want the world to be one and want everyone to be equally wealthy and want everyone to earn the same amount of money? I feel odd and as if I've been singled out in my class as that "communist" (not literally but mentally), help?

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  • howaminotmyself
    12 years ago

    Communism works great for small groups of people. It was how humans survived for thousands of years. And then we built cities. Cities cannot sustain themselves without the cooperation of the people outside the the city. We need a new system. Not one that pretends to serve the people. The people never stay compliant for long under a broken system. We need to willingly change what we believe our needs to be. Use communism as a model but do not replicate it. We need to learn from the mistakes of our forefathers.

    We are all one. We all have the same basic needs. Some of us have more access to those resources, some less. If your neighbors needs are met, you have a good chance of having your own met. And the sooner we remember that, the easier the change will be.

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    • [Old Memory]
      12 years ago

      "The people never stay compliant under such a system"

      Rome did it for 1000 years. The emperors lived in luxury for their service to the people and those who served least got the least. Your logic eludes me.

      "We are all one"

      No we're not. If so, then why the wars, conflict and division? It's POSSIBLE to be one, but the key to world peace is not in the shape of an olive branch; it's a sword.

      I see you're as ambiguous as ever. You talk about a system and a change but what is it?

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      • howaminotmyself
        12 years ago

        Rome fell, did it not? It just took the people a little bit of time to figure it out. What can we learn from this? Or maybe it's part of a natural cycle in human activity.

        War happens for many reasons. Mostly over the control of resources. We all want these resources and forget that it is there for all of us, not just those with the faster sword. They just just tend to win. If there isn't enough for everybody, yes - problems will arise, as is the way for all life that share this planet. Humans just have a nasty habit of hoarding what we don't need and using it to control people.

        May I borrow your sword to cut off the olive branch. But I may need a boost, I'm kind of short. I'll make some olive oil and share it with you. And you can attack anyone who tries to disturb me.

        For me, I don't want unnecessary attachments to ideas or objects that serve me no real purpose. I cannot tell you what change will look like exactly. Still working on the details, but you'll know it when you see it. ;) Hopefully sooner.

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        • [Old Memory]
          12 years ago

          "Rome fell did it not?"

          Yes but all things on a long enough time line become destroyed.

          But Rome did last 1000 years. Every other civilization in existence only lasted about 400 at best. It begs the question: "What made Rome so unique? What did they do so right?"

          "Wars happens for many reasons"

          Wars happen for one reason: Ideas. WWII, WWI, the Cold War, Vietnam War, the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars were all fought in the name of ideas and man's commitment to them.

          Even the conflict between you and I arises from our differences in beliefs. It's unavoidable. The idea of "Coexistence" is a lie.

          "May I borrow your sword"

          No you may not. What if you use it against me?

          But get the olive branch. No man will escape my vigilance ;)

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          • howaminotmyself
            12 years ago

            Tsk tsk, are you not even willing to try? Your vigilance is admirable but misplaced. Why are you so scared that I would use your sword against you? I am not you. I would not do this. Especially if you were helping me. Your lack of trust in my ability to peacefully coexist with man is almost offensive. (Note the almost.) I am sorry you don't know how to do this. But this is your issue and your actions only encourage others to react the same. What exacty is this conflict about, differing ideals? What are you gaining from it?

            So keep your sword, don't need it. I was just being friendly and giving you a chance to offer something of yourself. And this is what you offer me?

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            • [Old Memory]
              12 years ago

              Now now, we mustn't be upset when others disagree with us O:)

              My point behind the sword was to say that you shouldn't put your fate into another person's hands. And of course I know you wouldn't do anything malevolent. Why would you imply that -I- would? Don't you know me better than that?

              "lack of trust in my ability to co-exist.."

              It wasn't a statement about you personally. I'm sorry you took it that way.

              My offer was to help you get something I think is fruitless, yet you saw value in. Was that not me being friendly? Should I go to the supermarket and get the olive oil or are you still willing to share?

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  • dom180
    12 years ago

    Commumism isn't inherently evil, and anyone who says it is is horribly ignorant. Your beliefs also fall in line with socialism, which has some similatities to communism.

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  • dappled
    12 years ago

    You have a semi-kindred spirit in me. I do believe in dropping international borders. Many of the people using this site (including me) would be significantly poorer. But I genuinely believe that what you achieve in life shouldn't be an accident of your birth (whether you happen to be born to millionaires, or in a slum). Your own success should be down to your own efforts, even if that success doesn't bring you reward. I guess that last sentence is difficult for many to process.

    Where I differ from you is that I agree with freedom of religion. I have no religion, per se, but I don't want to deny it to people who gain from it.

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  • Solophonic
    12 years ago

    Islam is one of the easier religions to see evil in.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    Who said "communist" was a bad thing? There are plenty of negative connotations with Communism due to what has been done in the name of it. Communism is (simplified) about equality. However, plenty of corrupt "Communists" have made everyone equal, but themselves extra wealthy. And their equality seems to have limits. And they use unethical force to enforce equality. Etcetera etcetera. But let's say everyone IS equal. Where will people get motivation then? Why work hard to be a doctor when the garbageman position makes the same amount of money? Just something to think about ;) Oh, and nothing's wrong with religion. It's what humankind does in the name of it, and how humankind interprets it ;)

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  • squirrelgirl
    12 years ago

    Sounds like Communism to me.

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  • Ono
    12 years ago

    The term communist gets thrown around so often these days it's not often you find someone who genuinely holds those beliefs. As a system of government it doesn't really work out though.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    That is generally what a communist believes in. Doesn't mean it's a bad thing. In a perfect world it would be great, unfortunately, that's not the case.

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  • aaa83
    12 years ago

    Beautiful thinking, I wish our governments would think like u

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  • Starfishx
    12 years ago

    Yup, sounds like you're a communist. The ideas behind communism aren't actually bad or anything. It's just that it doesn't work. Face it, humans are lazy. Why should someone work his butt off when he earns just as much money as the guy who barely works at all? Society would fail right away.

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  • desertfox
    12 years ago

    You're an idealist.

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  • Gasmasker
    12 years ago

    Yes. Normal.

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  • Solophonic
    12 years ago

    Forgot to add: in communism 90% of the population scrapes by to live a minimalist lifestyle, in capitalism that number is typically less than 10%

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  • 4ianahhh
    12 years ago

    if your Russian (;

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    The only thing I would disagree on is equal wealth. People who serve greatly deserve to be rewarded greatly. They're worthy of their riches since they did more to serve us.

    Also: Religion. I think most of it is destructive but what do you have against Christianity, Judaism, or Buddhism? I see nothing of evil in them.

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  • Solophonic
    12 years ago

    What you want sounds like anarchy. We want to move forward. We need countries and possessions to advance as a society. Communism is wonderful in theory but in practice, those who are in the government become the corrupt upper class while anyone else is lower class.

    A lot of communist countries do food, water, and electricity rationing; my step mom grew up in Romania fairly well off as her father had a government military position, but they still had to boil water and carry it to an outside booth if they wanted to shower.

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  • Syladis
    12 years ago

    Great insight on your take dappled, I appreciate it.

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  • JuliusE
    12 years ago

    Your a fag

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      Learn the difference between "Your" and "You're" before insulting people.

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