There is racism alive and well in the US, but I may add it's poor caucasians that are the brunt of abject discrimination, jokes,unjustified elite media criticism. Let me get to the point, I do agree with MLK's one famous quote "judge or accept one based on the merits of their character and not their race" but this is not whats happening here in the good ole USA, its exactly the opposite of mlk's philosophy, that is, unless, he intended this to happen.
I am not defending the policies of the state of Israel. but all the policies are definitely designed by west in order to promote racism and tension in middle east. western imperialists always promote the idea that Jews control all the policies in Europe and America in order to fulfill their greed in the name of Jews. it's like a guy sleeping with his friend's wife and later defending his action by claiming that his friend's wife made him drunk before they had sex.
The real meaning of communism is that the government has no control and the people have all the control which is right winged extremists while socialism is where the government controls everything
@fspilot221 And where is communist Russia or China . They are fast becoming capitalist and soon as that Asshole in Cuba dies they will too .If you cant pay your own way get out .This Country fought and bled to keep Communism out and if it has to happen again so be it
@fspilot221 And going Commie would help ?.There is a reason damn near every household is armed its to keep idiots commies and islamic goons out of our households .You keep to those rules you live a long and happy life dont and see what happens
@fspilot221 I do not feel all of Islam is radical ,in fact I think a very small percentage are radical .The greater percentage just want what everyone else wants .To live free and raise their families as they see fit .To work and make a good honest living .There is absolutely nothing wrong with that and anybody that says there is ,is a brainwashed fool and should take a good hard look at themselves .
@truckdawg43 Capitalism definitely works, its social Darwinism if you can't go out there and get a job to make a good living that sucks for you. My family is doing just fine in a capitalist society.
@eliteslayer29 Its the greatest system in the world ,you will get no argument from me .I want to earn my keep that is the way I was raised .I wont even join a Union because I feel if I cant keep my job with my hard work and knowledge.Then I should move on down the road ,not get a job and keep it because some outsider says so and pay them to harass the comp if they try to move me on .110% capitalist right here with a side of Hillbilly
@eliteslayer29 LOL you libertarian don't understand anything of evolution social Darwinism docent exist in nature in fact mass extinction caused by a biotic factor has contributed to evolution far more than direct competition in fact a society like humans and ants forms because we don't like to compete because working together gets things done better than working alone
crackhead, he doesnt understand incentives and economics, no socialist country worked without nearly diminshing its economy EVER (china isnt socialist because it allows many private business to exist inside its borders)
Why is it that useless poets with no job skills whatsoever are always pining for communism? Well, the Soviets did make use of poets so long as their work glorified the state...seriously though, this tripe is the reason I can no longer participate in the NYC poetry scene...they are all trying to scam disability so they don't have to work, marry rich, or just flat out usher in Communism. Trust me, they would gladly send you to the gulag if it meant a life of leisure for themselves.
Living proof of liberalism being a mental illness. He does not need "proof". He does not need facts. He can't point out a single example of a nation where communism was a success. Yet he lives in a country he clearly hates. He is free to live in any communist country in the world. I am sure there are thousands of people out there who would gladly make that exchange. For truth and facts, youtube "Bill Whittle".
COMMUNISM kills every day. It provides a food ration card that is a joke. More important it has destroyed the lives and aspirations of an entire ISLAND nation known as CUBA. Communism sucks unless your the few at the TOP. The black man in this interview is free to speak his mind and has a nice place to live. Very nice house unlike the homes of most citizens in Communist countries. LOOK UP " tugboat "13 de MARZO" and see how many died there, even infants..
Communist have killed more people in the 20 th century than any other previous system. Communists suck Freedom rules. We are not a democracy we are a republic. Communist hated Jews they killed millions in the USSR. Communism is of the devil this guy is demon possed poor bastard
In the UK we had a state where people had control over the state- now we have passive agressives in control of the sate- The USA has a long way to go.
straight to the point: Its about to take the power, what ever the cost means.
Stalin, Mao Tse Tung, Pol Pot are examples of how socialist tyrants works. At least 100000000 people died on the hands of those criminals. They left a legacy of brutality, corruption, social desorder and a complete emptiness in the cultural life of society.
Ask your self: why people used to risk their lifes crossing the Berlim wall if socialism is so fucking good???
@michaelwuzthere If totalitarian c0mmunism is the alternative, I'd rather have "right wing idiots" in charge any day. Don't get me wrong, people like Rush Limbaugh and Hannity are mostly...dumbasses, but being a Marxist l0ser is being intellectually dishonest or intellectually deficient.
Funny how the narrator, had to go out of the way, to distinguish this mans name...LOL...."Sounds like Barack, but no relation".....paraphrasing....Yeah, and Michael Moore is part of the 99%....Do libs think Americans are stupid?
The reason there are no "communist states" is because true communism, as Marx saw it, is impossible to achieve. Every attempt at it can only result tyranny and misery aka socialism. This man is so misinformed it is almost humorous. True democracy is just tyranny of the masses suppressing the minorities which is why this country was founded as a constitutional republic. This man doesn't know the difference between real capitalism and crony capitalism.
Communism discourages every individual from doing his or her best. If no one owns anything, no one cares about anything. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Galatians 6:7
@vincentdelaidattime This is utter nonsense! In fact, it's just the oppostie. What if, instead of being FORCED to work some crap job just in order to live and eat, you were free to pursue your own interests and to do the kind of work you truly love? Don't you understand that the real reason the 1% fear Communism so much is because they wouldn't have any SLAVES anymore? Religion is a control mechanism. Ask yourself this. if YOU were God, would YOU act like the dude portrayed in the Bible?
I love your poetry and share your sentiment for a classless society but thinking of Obama and his presidency as a sign to a more democratic government and ... is pretty naive.
why am i a capitalist? 2 resons. because capitalism does work better for you with the more money you have. BUT you can work to become one of those higher class people. if your not rich, your a US citizen. its your fault. 2nd reason. capitalism alows compatition. if your a communist and have a iphone. then your a hypicrate because that iphone would not EXCISTE without capitalism. my oppinions. im welcome to feedback
Half of the people commenting on this dont even know what socialism, marxism or communism is.
They all go along with what they hear from the media about it being "Bad" they just go with what they hear.
Really, they need to pick up a book, or go onto the internet, and started researching, because you cant pick a side without a legitimate idea of what it is.
Heck look at china, its a nominal communistic state, yet they're in a comfy position in the world. Take it into consideration...
@MrLuckyLynch Absolutely agree. One of the reasons that our education system has been "dumbed down" is to keep people just smart enough to run the Capitalist's machines, but not bright enough to realize they are being severely screwed over.
Socialism and Communism fail by design not because of the people running it. Capitalism on the other hand has provided the highest standards of living for the widest range of people the world has ever seen. I am always amazed that liberals in academia la la land that have never been in business in their lives and know NOTHING about economics or economical history are the first to give their views on the economy. Usually critiquing with no superior alternatives.
"Communism goes against the majority of the people human nature of greed" So love, solidarity, creativity, and companionship is not in human nature, or could it just be, that once children enter the capitalist society it forces change from creative and merry kids to what you call greedy personalities? When the profitmaximizing capital system extorts 3 Billion workers that earn less than $2aday live in poverty, it is not a utopia to protest active inequality, but is a duty to every pure human.☭
@noprofitmaximierung You forgot to mention selfishness, laziness, deception, predatory instincts, willful ignorance, superstition, childishness. You should research the kind of system the third world countries have that allow exploitation of the populace. Since you are so heart felt and caring for the world's poor why don't you teach them all how to fish?Or why don't you start a business and give them employment?
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@MegaLexinton Just because someone is communist doesn't mean they are Russian. We are an international movement of people of all backgrounds and nationalities.
Decisions for civil behavior, society & the global economy should be "arrived at" via Science, ever-emerging technologies, reason, logic, what is best for the individual, the group and the planet as a whole (i.e., what brings the least harm & most benefit), the Earth's carrying capacity & available resources and the Ethic of Reciprocity; NOT based on any one leader, bureaucracy, money, personal, religious or political ideology, opinion or a popular vote. A better world is possible. TZM FTW
Anyone who is ignorant enough to beliefe communism is great LEAVE YOUR EASY LIFE, IPODS, COMPUTERS AND GO TO CUBA OR NORTH KOREA...NO ONE IS FORCING YOU TO STAY IN AMERICA OR FREE EUROPE...MOVE ON...YOU HAVE CHOICES.. ONLY YOU STOP YOU...JUST DON'T FORCE IT ON ALL OF US!!!!!!!!
Neither of those are true communist countries and we have yet to see a true communist country emerge.How is living a capitalist life "easy"?It's as if a hamster is running on a wheel with an illusion that it is going somewhere.In capitalism,you're just a money maker and if you're not making any money than you are worthless.
@xxStrikerrr That is the problem with commies that think life is suppose to be easy and have the state provide...largely because they lack ambition and or lazy...and they think the "state" ruled by fallen human beings...without any checks...will bring in a utopia...cough gag....communism has had its time and proven to be the most brutal and violent and ugliest of all recorded regimes...monarchies were still better than commy states.
@1927Norma Why would you want someone to intentionally make your life hard?What would be wrong with living in a utopia where you wouldn't have to work for big banks and corporations and have everyone equal?Those weren't true communist countries as I stated before.Monarchies were the same as the so called "commie states" which were more capitalist than anything.So you think it's acceptable to have the rich get richer while there are people dirt poor and dying?
@Brdj010 Only considered a fantasy because we have yet to see one emerge.Calling something a fantasy is an excuse for one to not use their full potential to reach it and make it so-called "reality".
@Brdj010 Who said people would have to die?Even if people had to die why would you not want to live in a utopia?How am I a idiot?Is it because I am not a close-minded conservative that rejects all that is outside of its flawed political ideology?What difference would that make if I was?What is your problem with the name calling?Is it because your responses alone cannot prove anything so you need to resort to name calling to somehow strengthen them?
@xxStrikerrr There is never will be any utopea because people are predisposed to evil..not good...that is why centralized power always with the intended best intentions eventually become the most destructive..history has always shown that and I see no evidence given by you to sway me differerntly...all you need to do is look inside objectively your own inner person...not that you are as bad as you could be but the fact it is THERE.
@1927Norma Only SOME people are prone to "evil" than good and in the end will realize they were destroying themselves by their own ignorance.Anything would be destructive if left in the hands of someone with intentions of doing so and once the elevation of consciousness of man has occurred then there will be no need for harming one another and the centralization would be under humanity united as one.
@xxStrikerrr Power must always be diversified to hopefully avoid the ugly outcome...the human nature is selfish and will always eventually corrode and then destroy the best of systems...its just a question of time. You dont see the bigger picture...everthing we achieve, hopefully for the better, there are 1000s and in time will wipe out all those efforts or successes...so is the fallen state of humanity including you and me. (you have a bigger problem with looking at your inner person)
@1927Norma That is just an excuse to not inform others as well as oneself about cause and effect of each decision and awareness and the nature of humans is not permanent just as all changes.Sure human nature can be changed by forms of manipulation,but some people's realization comes longer than others.
@1927Norma Norma, watch the videos on my channel and you will be further reminded that communism doesn't work. XxStrikerrr is yanking your chain here.
Anyone who thinks communism is wonderful should read the testimonies of people who risked their lives and many died to get out of those countries..USA doesn't need BARBED WIRE to keep people in....they have too many people flocking to get away from their ugly cruel systems..people on boats who risk their lives to get away ..READ the Gulag Archepeligo by Sotzenitsn and find out what it was like to be a poltical dissetant under the USSR>>>Marxist/commie regime.
This guy is nuts. Socialism is an economic philosophy. Communism, and its many forms, are political philosophy. Him saying "socialism" or "capitalism" abuses people is outright stupidity, since both are economic systems. If he said Neoliberal free market capitalism, then yes that is acceptable. WTH!?
Dahhh well I can't make a coherent thought...dahh cause I am a marxists ass..lets see Barak Obama bailed out the banks but he thinks its great and wants the government to control it all in the "name of the people"...just like Obama Care that ALL PRIVILEDGED POLITCIANS ARE EMEPT FROM...how nice and totally UNEQUAL..typical with centralized power like the Pullit Bureau who live way above the PEOPLE they claim to represent..typical abuse and always will be. Down with leftists....
@1927Norma Actually this man speaks logic,you are just a retard taht doesnt know how to look on the other side,you all see the Soviet Union on your media,evil and other shit. You are just under propaganda,just like people hate nazis here where I live you hate communists,why???Bcz you parents,ancestors and history of you nation tought you so.Men like him,I really admire,who are able to see through all the lies that his governemt throws upon him.You never saw communism in power so STFU.
@WukFanatic Yes no doubt capitalist free countries needed barbed wire to keep their folks in...and those on the other side who lived under communism risked their lives to get out and many were murdered to do so.......great idea...brainless....I have a copy of Karl Marxists manifesto...gobbaly gook...he lived his major life off Ingels whose dad supported him.....daddy made all HIS money through capitalism.
@WukFanatic poor lazy welfare Karl Marx...so shocked....like those LONGGGGGG bread lines the Russian people were in as the commy elitests ate steak....yes that was much better than capitalism......get a REAL education in life.
Communism does not address the run down nature of the countries it currently governs. In fact, it is open rape of the people, sucking their life energies to keep them subdued along with a healthy fear policy. Having an idealist view of communism will not displace the "den of vipers and thieves." That is wishful thinking, and it is not the answer.
we have become a throw away society. No time to invest in protecting your investment. Just use it and buy a new one. Who here changes their oil and checks their tires regularly? Not enough, thats the only answer I need to know. Things fall into disrepair if you dont take care of them, like our COUNTRY!!!!!
cost of rebuild: $700. The body was built with quality, so it will last another 250k. Parts are cheap, simple, and strong. New trucks are INSANE to rebuild. Thats why wrecking yards have gotten fat, because its cheaper to buy a $1200 used engine. The engines last just as long, but the body and overall integrity is crap. Thin body metals, cheap paints, shoddy electronics, ridiculous maintenance designs, running up repair bills at dealerships. It reflects our society
I retract the monopolized credit part of my statement, two ideas in the same bubble. We brought the credit problem on ourselves by lack of discipline. Not knowing our budgets, getting in too deep. In everyone's defense, when you spend $1k on a tv, you expect it to last twice as long as it takes to pay it off. But its junk so you have to go buy the junk over again. Cars are beginning to lack real quality, too. My 73 ford ran for 250k before needing the engine rebuilt
I do not understand why people are grasping for lesser forms of government to replace the freedom securing constitution. I have a better idea, how about we have law review and reform, changing all that are not constitutional. The real waste comes from companies who make tv's that last one year at $1500 a pop, or cars worth $15k that are selling for 30k because of a monopolized credit and insurance system.he real fight is for the cooperation of our corrupt representatives bent on their own means
All I will say about star trek is that it is not real. Im not sure what I am supposed to get from that, but I will guess. Living in harmony in limited space isnt amazing when you have unlimited food and water, and an energy system that is self renewing. There is nothing to divide, nothing to regulate. I call star trek the ultimate in constitutional attitude, because their goal is not to wage war, only connect and work together freely. Dont mess with klingons, and they wont mess with you.
Look at the man who invented the AK47. He honored himself by education and motivation, curiosity and tenacity. His honor was taken from him, his ideas were exploited, none to his benefit. He didn't deserve praise or security. It was his duty to be educated, motivated, curious and tenacious. He is no one special, and he died in poverty. One of the most influential firearms ever, and he is a nobody. They raped his existence. Where is respect and honor there?
All political parties and systems are failing and do very little to propel the human race forward. Money and the way it is used to enslave the majority is the key in-GREED-iant and needs to seriously evaluated and eliminated. It won't matter who is in charge or what system is used to control the masses.
I have life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I can climb the economic ladder. Over taxing rich people with a president that spends worse than an 18 year old with his first credit card will not work. Welfare is a crutch for lazy people that is where the cuts need to come from. People don't need "help" for longer than 2 years.
too bad. I thought this was going to be an enlightened conversation. The Soviet state wasn't anymore socialist any other totalitarian state. Nationalization of corporations isn't socialism, its a different form of State Capitalism. For real leftist literature: infoshop.org/page/AnAnarchistFAQ and marxists.org/
@YourMindOnDrugz Communism is just a thought, it have never really existed in our World, not even the Soviet Union as Baraka said. Take another country in Europe for example. It's more Socialist than USA but it's also capitalistic, which creates a balance beetween them both and therefore, it works. The reason why USA is falling is because of capitalism, and the reason why the Soviet Union fell is because of "communism" or collectivized corruption, guess why Rome fell? Corrupted capitalism.
@madjimms LOL, wow, greatest thinkers eh? That is a pretty baseless claim, especially since communism is basically set in mediocrity. There is no reason to try harder, because there is no success, just existance. I seem to hear about leadership issues every so often too. Anyway, Im a little antisocial, and I dont like having to depend on others or wait for halfassed people to get their one cheek into gear, so the very name of socialist and communist bug the shit out of me.
@ddddcheaper What are you talking about? SCIENCE is a reason to "try harder". If socialist & communists "bug the shit out of me" why do you watch a video on communism/socialism?
@madjimms ok, mediocrity is enabled, therefore "trying harder", or working harder, has no benefit. there is no reason to work harder, because it isnt praised or rewarded, and there is no punishment for slovenly behavior. Half assed society. And the reason I watch videos about this is because it is good to be educated, and keep tabs on psuedo-intellectuals And it isnt communist or socialist people that bug the shit out of me, its the ideology, which is why i said the NAME of socialist/communist
@madjimms Opinions here will differ. I believe that respect and honor exist seperatly from government and even other people. I believe that it is the power of the individual to bring such upon himself, but the individual is not something valued by communism. Equality is the focus, and in establishing equality, they remove the value of such a power.A person holding higher values or motivation would be considered arrogant, as anything I do for myself you are also entitled to. A drain.
@ddddcheaper People are selfish creatures that want to be singled out & be famous. Why can't you do something for the benefit of others instead of for personal selfishness?
@madjimms Well lets use me for example. I do not like arrogance and entitlement, nor do I like the fact that the famous are idolized. But Communist countries have the same thing, so.....whats your point? I do not wish to be well known and rich, I would rather be like Nikola Tesla. Im used to poverty, it aint so bad, keeps me sharp. But my ideas and conquests are MINE, and not any other mans to use to their own profit. That is parasitic government, not for the people, it feeds off the people.
@madjimms There is a level of selfishness that needs to exist to stay alive, saying any different is lying to yourself. Why should I do all the work for someone to take my idea, my baby, my lifes work away from me? And then you are going to claim that there is equal distribution among all peoples?? That is laughable, and is the perfect example of lying to yourself.
@madjimms Even a cursory examination of the social situation in modern Russia reveals a deeply divided society. An array of statistics documents the reality of two different worlds that hardly come into contact with one another. One—the world of wealth and luxury—is inhabited by an insignificant minority. The other—the world of social decline and an arduous struggle for life’s necessities—is inhabited by millions upon millions. (quoted from wealth and poverty in russia- vladamir volkov
@madjimms Ok, Im 6'4" and 240 muscle lbs. Do you think I can live off the same ration as a 5'9" 160lb person? I have to spend more money on food, clothes, shoes, I dont fit in small cars, etc. I must do more to maintain myself. So am I more selfish for needing more for survival? Equality in needs is non-existant, even in countries that claim it.
@madjimms Also, If I invest my life in an idea that was bourn of my own mind, its not about fame or wealth. It BELONGS to me, not the powers that would use it to their own profit. That is a parasitic government that feeds off the people. They cannot live off the people and serve the people at the same time, sorry. God made a statement like that too. Here, lets see what Vladamir Volcov has to say about "Wealth and Poverty in Modern Russia"
Even a cursory examination of the social situation in modern Russia reveals a deeply divided society. An array of statistics documents the reality of two different worlds that hardly come into contact with one another. One—the world of wealth and luxury—is inhabited by an insignificant minority. The other—the world of social decline and an arduous struggle for life’s necessities—is inhabited by millions upon millions. -Vladamir Volcov- Im getting a very different picture here. comment?
There is racism alive and well in the US, but I may add it's poor caucasians that are the brunt of abject discrimination, jokes,unjustified elite media criticism. Let me get to the point, I do agree with MLK's one famous quote "judge or accept one based on the merits of their character and not their race" but this is not whats happening here in the good ole USA, its exactly the opposite of mlk's philosophy, that is, unless, he intended this to happen.
That our Gov't would turn on it's own.
jmk05077ify 1 week ago
this guy is breaking it down pretty well,i wish he had more time. ...he looks part irish,and thinks that way too.
patternseeker2011 2 weeks ago
I am not defending the policies of the state of Israel. but all the policies are definitely designed by west in order to promote racism and tension in middle east. western imperialists always promote the idea that Jews control all the policies in Europe and America in order to fulfill their greed in the name of Jews. it's like a guy sleeping with his friend's wife and later defending his action by claiming that his friend's wife made him drunk before they had sex.
pabnaful 2 weeks ago
What a monster? Hey Baraka can I buy you a one way ticket to Russia in exchange for your American citizenship?
zivanovna72 2 weeks ago
Communism to these hardcore theoreticians is in a land of pixie fairies and magic elfs. It does NOT exist and never will exist.
patriotofliberty1776 2 weeks ago
Capitalism > Communism/Socialism.
Libertarianism > Communism/Socialism
NatedogJr 3 weeks ago
The real meaning of communism is that the government has no control and the people have all the control which is right winged extremists while socialism is where the government controls everything
sam1344t5y7i98 1 month ago
113 Degrees in New Delhi!
greenplanetstudios 1 month ago
Too bad NOOB. Communism is for people who fail at life and need an excuse to mooch on everyone else's success.
Free markets ftw. Screw teh monopolies, the government is just one giant conglomerate of monopolies.
1337wafflezz 1 month ago
Truckdawg is an example of American ignorance.
Greetings from New York
DanteG9298 1 month ago
OUR ORGANISM IS COMMUNIST
Nenadnash 1 month ago
This guy is nuttyer than squreil shit .Communisim died for a reason .It dont work and never will .
truckdawg43 1 month ago
@truckdawg43 and capitalism will work? lol
fspilot221 1 month ago
@fspilot221 And where is communist Russia or China . They are fast becoming capitalist and soon as that Asshole in Cuba dies they will too .If you cant pay your own way get out .This Country fought and bled to keep Communism out and if it has to happen again so be it
truckdawg43 1 month ago
@truckdawg43 yeah and your country also bleeds to keep islam out lol
can't you just accept that your own country is fucking itself up and that your soldiers are bleeding because your government wants them to do so?
fspilot221 1 month ago
@fspilot221 And going Commie would help ?.There is a reason damn near every household is armed its to keep idiots commies and islamic goons out of our households .You keep to those rules you live a long and happy life dont and see what happens
truckdawg43 1 month ago
@truckdawg43 I didn't say communism would fight islam, I just wanted to find out whether you were brainwashed about Islam. ;)
fspilot221 1 month ago
@fspilot221 I do not feel all of Islam is radical ,in fact I think a very small percentage are radical .The greater percentage just want what everyone else wants .To live free and raise their families as they see fit .To work and make a good honest living .There is absolutely nothing wrong with that and anybody that says there is ,is a brainwashed fool and should take a good hard look at themselves .
truckdawg43 1 month ago
@truckdawg43 Capitalism definitely works, its social Darwinism if you can't go out there and get a job to make a good living that sucks for you. My family is doing just fine in a capitalist society.
eliteslayer29 1 month ago
@eliteslayer29 Its the greatest system in the world ,you will get no argument from me .I want to earn my keep that is the way I was raised .I wont even join a Union because I feel if I cant keep my job with my hard work and knowledge.Then I should move on down the road ,not get a job and keep it because some outsider says so and pay them to harass the comp if they try to move me on .110% capitalist right here with a side of Hillbilly
truckdawg43 1 month ago
@eliteslayer29 LOL you libertarian don't understand anything of evolution social Darwinism docent exist in nature in fact mass extinction caused by a biotic factor has contributed to evolution far more than direct competition in fact a society like humans and ants forms because we don't like to compete because working together gets things done better than working alone
Luis568369 1 month ago
This guy does not help the image of communist's
PrimarchBlade 1 month ago
crackhead, he doesnt understand incentives and economics, no socialist country worked without nearly diminshing its economy EVER (china isnt socialist because it allows many private business to exist inside its borders)
NerveShocker8 2 months ago
Soviet News is the best
7within 2 months ago
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7within 2 months ago
[insert an ancient latin/greek word] -ISM
TheFinlandnator 2 months ago
What Baraka is talking about sounds much more like Anarchism than Communism.
PWNIFY 2 months ago
@PWNIFY Ignorant! This is neoliberalism not anarchism and communism! IDIOT!
HeadHunteR1988 2 months ago
All people that defend capitalism are pure idiots,and dont know how real money work
jthompjd 2 months ago
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NerveShocker8 2 months ago
I love this man for speaking out
jthompjd 2 months ago
The world's highest number of prison and prisoners per capita is USA
The world's largest WMD stockpile is USA
The world's largest environment pollutant is USA
U.S and NATO bombed innocent people in Libya
Not to mentioned how many people died through imperialism by the U.S,
As well as the Palestinians deaths that were caused by Zionism
think about it hard, communism didn't kill nobody because Russia itself was never really Marxist it was Stalinist
THEendOFJustin 2 months ago
Why is it that useless poets with no job skills whatsoever are always pining for communism? Well, the Soviets did make use of poets so long as their work glorified the state...seriously though, this tripe is the reason I can no longer participate in the NYC poetry scene...they are all trying to scam disability so they don't have to work, marry rich, or just flat out usher in Communism. Trust me, they would gladly send you to the gulag if it meant a life of leisure for themselves.
TexasTom 2 months ago
Living proof of liberalism being a mental illness. He does not need "proof". He does not need facts. He can't point out a single example of a nation where communism was a success. Yet he lives in a country he clearly hates. He is free to live in any communist country in the world. I am sure there are thousands of people out there who would gladly make that exchange. For truth and facts, youtube "Bill Whittle".
Skeleton997 2 months ago
@Skeleton997 Liberalism and communism has almost no relation....
Eopyk 2 months ago 8
COMMUNISM kills every day. It provides a food ration card that is a joke. More important it has destroyed the lives and aspirations of an entire ISLAND nation known as CUBA. Communism sucks unless your the few at the TOP. The black man in this interview is free to speak his mind and has a nice place to live. Very nice house unlike the homes of most citizens in Communist countries. LOOK UP " tugboat "13 de MARZO" and see how many died there, even infants..
ARCHDIVERALPHATEAM 2 months ago
"Communism works on paper but never works on people"-Jose Reyes
Brdj010 3 months ago
Communist have killed more people in the 20 th century than any other previous system. Communists suck Freedom rules. We are not a democracy we are a republic. Communist hated Jews they killed millions in the USSR. Communism is of the devil this guy is demon possed poor bastard
TheGophers11 3 months ago
@TheGophers11 Communism didn't kill anybody, stalinism with a flag turned red by blood did.
YousayOh 2 months ago
This guy is a dumbass if he wants a stupid Communist government move to Cuba. Blaime Israel what a bunch of bs. This girl is super nice
TheGophers11 3 months ago
In the UK we had a state where people had control over the state- now we have passive agressives in control of the sate- The USA has a long way to go.
captainbollocks 3 months ago
amazing how if anyone says something that challenges the dogma of right-wing idiots, the idiots will congregate for non-fact-festival.
michaelwuzthere 3 months ago 9
@michaelwuzthere
Mr... go North Korea and tell us about socialism... take Amiri Baraka with you and DON´T BRING HIM BACK!!!!!!
123abc60456 1 month ago
@123abc60456 Do you even know what 'socialism' is? Definitely not.
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@michaelwuzthere
straight to the point: Its about to take the power, what ever the cost means.
Stalin, Mao Tse Tung, Pol Pot are examples of how socialist tyrants works. At least 100000000 people died on the hands of those criminals. They left a legacy of brutality, corruption, social desorder and a complete emptiness in the cultural life of society.
Ask your self: why people used to risk their lifes crossing the Berlim wall if socialism is so fucking good???
123abc60456 1 month ago
@michaelwuzthere If totalitarian c0mmunism is the alternative, I'd rather have "right wing idiots" in charge any day. Don't get me wrong, people like Rush Limbaugh and Hannity are mostly...dumbasses, but being a Marxist l0ser is being intellectually dishonest or intellectually deficient.
Ron Paul 2012!!!!!!!!!
1337wafflezz 2 weeks ago
@1337wafflezz Do you even know what 'communism' is? Coming from the person who puts zeros in spelling... How old are you, 12?
michaelwuzthere 2 weeks ago
@sammyboy104035w54765 fail.
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@seporokey You don't know what you're talking about.
makarcello 3 months ago
America isn't a democracy. America is a republic. Know the difference.
seporokey 3 months ago
@seporokey Clearly you don't know that the two are not incompatible........ this is why America fails.
michaelwuzthere 3 months ago
Just a few more tax dollars, and we can be the new France....."Yes We Can" is now, "No you won't"
MrWill99313 3 months ago
Funny how the narrator, had to go out of the way, to distinguish this mans name...LOL...."Sounds like Barack, but no relation".....paraphrasing....Yeah, and Michael Moore is part of the 99%....Do libs think Americans are stupid?
MrWill99313 3 months ago
what a stupid fucking bastard. supposedly he hates jews but calls himself a marxist.
i guess he forgot that communism/marxism was hashed up a jews
LOL only a leftist could hold such contradictory beliefs
88HolyDiver 3 months ago
FUCK COMMUNISM!!!!!!!!!
7101maxi 3 months ago
The reason there are no "communist states" is because true communism, as Marx saw it, is impossible to achieve. Every attempt at it can only result tyranny and misery aka socialism. This man is so misinformed it is almost humorous. True democracy is just tyranny of the masses suppressing the minorities which is why this country was founded as a constitutional republic. This man doesn't know the difference between real capitalism and crony capitalism.
anryth 3 months ago
Communism discourages every individual from doing his or her best. If no one owns anything, no one cares about anything. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Galatians 6:7
vincentdelaidattime 3 months ago
@vincentdelaidattime This is utter nonsense! In fact, it's just the oppostie. What if, instead of being FORCED to work some crap job just in order to live and eat, you were free to pursue your own interests and to do the kind of work you truly love? Don't you understand that the real reason the 1% fear Communism so much is because they wouldn't have any SLAVES anymore? Religion is a control mechanism. Ask yourself this. if YOU were God, would YOU act like the dude portrayed in the Bible?
GanjaRunner 3 months ago
Marina is so damn cute.
eric5906 3 months ago
I love your poetry and share your sentiment for a classless society but thinking of Obama and his presidency as a sign to a more democratic government and ... is pretty naive.
ivan191919 3 months ago
why am i a capitalist? 2 resons. because capitalism does work better for you with the more money you have. BUT you can work to become one of those higher class people. if your not rich, your a US citizen. its your fault. 2nd reason. capitalism alows compatition. if your a communist and have a iphone. then your a hypicrate because that iphone would not EXCISTE without capitalism. my oppinions. im welcome to feedback
siverhawkproductions 3 months ago
Communism dont work
adrenalinerushskier 3 months ago 2
@adrenalinerushskier Maybe it just needs the right leaders.
OneWhoHatesToSleep 3 months ago
Half of the people commenting on this dont even know what socialism, marxism or communism is.
They all go along with what they hear from the media about it being "Bad" they just go with what they hear.
Really, they need to pick up a book, or go onto the internet, and started researching, because you cant pick a side without a legitimate idea of what it is.
Heck look at china, its a nominal communistic state, yet they're in a comfy position in the world. Take it into consideration...
MrLuckyLynch 3 months ago 2
@MrLuckyLynch Absolutely agree. One of the reasons that our education system has been "dumbed down" is to keep people just smart enough to run the Capitalist's machines, but not bright enough to realize they are being severely screwed over.
GanjaRunner 3 months ago
Socialism and Communism fail by design not because of the people running it. Capitalism on the other hand has provided the highest standards of living for the widest range of people the world has ever seen. I am always amazed that liberals in academia la la land that have never been in business in their lives and know NOTHING about economics or economical history are the first to give their views on the economy. Usually critiquing with no superior alternatives.
USTreasuryBond 3 months ago
Finally someone gets it
corruptdspectre 3 months ago
Russia today: we've got nothing to lose.
ChicagoProdigy 3 months ago
I agree with him but U.S.S.R was Communist
RasenganXSpirit 3 months ago
@RasenganXSpirit no the ussr was socialist
ninjaFAUST 3 months ago
@RasenganXSpirit
The USSR wasn't even able to make it to Socialism. Communism is a stateless system! How can it exist in a state in the first place?
0rioni 3 months ago 2
fucking losers
argenta86 3 months ago
"Communism goes against the majority of the people human nature of greed" So love, solidarity, creativity, and companionship is not in human nature, or could it just be, that once children enter the capitalist society it forces change from creative and merry kids to what you call greedy personalities? When the profitmaximizing capital system extorts 3 Billion workers that earn less than $2aday live in poverty, it is not a utopia to protest active inequality, but is a duty to every pure human.☭
noprofitmaximierung 4 months ago
@noprofitmaximierung You forgot to mention selfishness, laziness, deception, predatory instincts, willful ignorance, superstition, childishness. You should research the kind of system the third world countries have that allow exploitation of the populace. Since you are so heart felt and caring for the world's poor why don't you teach them all how to fish?Or why don't you start a business and give them employment?
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BillionGODSun 4 months ago
Anticommunism is a serious illness
The proof? Some comments from stupid people below :)
xRHYDDERCHx 4 months ago
He should go hunting with Dick Chenny. Dont miss this time.
dkolb65 4 months ago
Advance the flag of Dixie, fuck communism/judaism/atheism
Dorsal81 4 months ago
Lol. Obama isn't socialist, he is just a piece of shit who was bought out like every other guy since FDR.
TheKenTerry 4 months ago
@TheKenTerry I agree obama is shit...but YOU FUCKING COMMUNISTS
BETTER GO SUCK CASTRO AND STALIN OH AND MAYBE KRUSTOV!
IM ONLY 10 AND I KNOW YOUR A FUCKING BITCH YOU RUSSIANS
WHY DONT YOU SUCK A CUBAN
MegaLexinton 4 months ago
@MegaLexinton HEY BITCH SHUT UP AND GO TO KINDERGARTEN POLITICS ARE BAD FOR A LITTLE KIDS
HomoLibero 4 months ago
@HomoLibero how old are you?
positronicum97 4 months ago
@MegaLexinton
Lol you're a fucking retard.
TheKenTerry 4 months ago
@MegaLexinton Just because someone is communist doesn't mean they are Russian. We are an international movement of people of all backgrounds and nationalities.
willydadog 4 months ago 2
@willydadog They're living in the past :P
Love to all my capitalist and communist brothers, we need to stop the fighting and compromise.
OneUhBuv 3 months ago
@OneUhBuv No, they are dreaming of the future.
willydadog 3 months ago
@willydadog Not the Communists. The Americans, who still think places like Russia are Communist.
I love it in principle, but it usually fails in practice.
OneUhBuv 3 months ago
v Do you have some acute issue with communism?
mightbeawannabe 4 months ago
This is either crazy, or he should be deported somewhere!!
TheFreeCubanUSA 4 months ago
This guy's an idiot!
carbonfiberfan 4 months ago
Amazing!
machomanvu 4 months ago
@brdj010 communism can work it depends who's running it good = lenin bad = stalin and gorbachev
ZombieKiller4D 4 months ago
@ZombieKiller4D
every system depends on that, man
that's why our current capitalism is also crumbling away - cause the leaders, the rich, are very, very bad guys
communism is much more sensitive, so it lasted just a few decades
the free enterprise lasts for hundreds of years now and it was pretty stable cause it's spreaded over the whole world
but a concept that allows a few people to own almost everything is of course predestined to fail too
DerEchteBold 4 months ago
Decisions for civil behavior, society & the global economy should be "arrived at" via Science, ever-emerging technologies, reason, logic, what is best for the individual, the group and the planet as a whole (i.e., what brings the least harm & most benefit), the Earth's carrying capacity & available resources and the Ethic of Reciprocity; NOT based on any one leader, bureaucracy, money, personal, religious or political ideology, opinion or a popular vote. A better world is possible. TZM FTW
xephyr1000 4 months ago
welcome to the club comrade
Mrinstantinduction 4 months ago
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none of you will never know what you would experience in a communist country, you take all your facts and statements from books
Tosino831 4 months ago
1% rules the USA!!! Now thats DAMOCROCY!
funb0t 4 months ago 2
@funb0t Nice spelling there, moron.
Brdj010 4 months ago
@Brdj010 no im a moran
funb0t 4 months ago
Wow he prefers Obama...well that should tell people something in America before they vote....
1927Norma 4 months ago
Anyone who is ignorant enough to beliefe communism is great LEAVE YOUR EASY LIFE, IPODS, COMPUTERS AND GO TO CUBA OR NORTH KOREA...NO ONE IS FORCING YOU TO STAY IN AMERICA OR FREE EUROPE...MOVE ON...YOU HAVE CHOICES.. ONLY YOU STOP YOU...JUST DON'T FORCE IT ON ALL OF US!!!!!!!!
1927Norma 4 months ago
@1927Norma
Neither of those are true communist countries and we have yet to see a true communist country emerge.How is living a capitalist life "easy"?It's as if a hamster is running on a wheel with an illusion that it is going somewhere.In capitalism,you're just a money maker and if you're not making any money than you are worthless.
xxStrikerrr 4 months ago
@xxStrikerrr That is the problem with commies that think life is suppose to be easy and have the state provide...largely because they lack ambition and or lazy...and they think the "state" ruled by fallen human beings...without any checks...will bring in a utopia...cough gag....communism has had its time and proven to be the most brutal and violent and ugliest of all recorded regimes...monarchies were still better than commy states.
1927Norma 4 months ago
@1927Norma Why would you want someone to intentionally make your life hard?What would be wrong with living in a utopia where you wouldn't have to work for big banks and corporations and have everyone equal?Those weren't true communist countries as I stated before.Monarchies were the same as the so called "commie states" which were more capitalist than anything.So you think it's acceptable to have the rich get richer while there are people dirt poor and dying?
xxStrikerrr 4 months ago
@xxStrikerrr There is no such thing as a utopia stupid. That is fantasy.
Brdj010 4 months ago
@Brdj010 Only considered a fantasy because we have yet to see one emerge.Calling something a fantasy is an excuse for one to not use their full potential to reach it and make it so-called "reality".
xxStrikerrr 4 months ago
@xxStrikerrr Is certainly as hell ain't worth the bloodshed. You are an idiot. You are probably some dumb teenager still living at home.
Brdj010 4 months ago
@Brdj010 Who said people would have to die?Even if people had to die why would you not want to live in a utopia?How am I a idiot?Is it because I am not a close-minded conservative that rejects all that is outside of its flawed political ideology?What difference would that make if I was?What is your problem with the name calling?Is it because your responses alone cannot prove anything so you need to resort to name calling to somehow strengthen them?
xxStrikerrr 4 months ago
@xxStrikerrr There is never will be any utopea because people are predisposed to evil..not good...that is why centralized power always with the intended best intentions eventually become the most destructive..history has always shown that and I see no evidence given by you to sway me differerntly...all you need to do is look inside objectively your own inner person...not that you are as bad as you could be but the fact it is THERE.
1927Norma 4 months ago
@1927Norma Only SOME people are prone to "evil" than good and in the end will realize they were destroying themselves by their own ignorance.Anything would be destructive if left in the hands of someone with intentions of doing so and once the elevation of consciousness of man has occurred then there will be no need for harming one another and the centralization would be under humanity united as one.
xxStrikerrr 4 months ago
@xxStrikerrr Power must always be diversified to hopefully avoid the ugly outcome...the human nature is selfish and will always eventually corrode and then destroy the best of systems...its just a question of time. You dont see the bigger picture...everthing we achieve, hopefully for the better, there are 1000s and in time will wipe out all those efforts or successes...so is the fallen state of humanity including you and me. (you have a bigger problem with looking at your inner person)
1927Norma 4 months ago
@1927Norma That is just an excuse to not inform others as well as oneself about cause and effect of each decision and awareness and the nature of humans is not permanent just as all changes.Sure human nature can be changed by forms of manipulation,but some people's realization comes longer than others.
xxStrikerrr 4 months ago
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@1927Norma Norma, watch the videos on my channel and you will be further reminded that communism doesn't work. XxStrikerrr is yanking your chain here.
Brdj010 4 months ago
Anyone who thinks communism is wonderful should read the testimonies of people who risked their lives and many died to get out of those countries..USA doesn't need BARBED WIRE to keep people in....they have too many people flocking to get away from their ugly cruel systems..people on boats who risk their lives to get away ..READ the Gulag Archepeligo by Sotzenitsn and find out what it was like to be a poltical dissetant under the USSR>>>Marxist/commie regime.
1927Norma 4 months ago
This man should move to Russia and continue to watch his commie news
JDPKRevolution 4 months ago
All that he proposes is a violation of our Constitution .. so why does he even mention it?
ButchOwen 4 months ago
The RED MENACE must be eradicated from the face of this planet!
Halftrac 4 months ago
Kremlin-funded propaganda machine Russia Today is at it again, I see.
TheMarksmenCat 4 months ago
This guy is nuts. Socialism is an economic philosophy. Communism, and its many forms, are political philosophy. Him saying "socialism" or "capitalism" abuses people is outright stupidity, since both are economic systems. If he said Neoliberal free market capitalism, then yes that is acceptable. WTH!?
emekonen 4 months ago
Dahhh well I can't make a coherent thought...dahh cause I am a marxists ass..lets see Barak Obama bailed out the banks but he thinks its great and wants the government to control it all in the "name of the people"...just like Obama Care that ALL PRIVILEDGED POLITCIANS ARE EMEPT FROM...how nice and totally UNEQUAL..typical with centralized power like the Pullit Bureau who live way above the PEOPLE they claim to represent..typical abuse and always will be. Down with leftists....
1927Norma 4 months ago
Another loone from the left...he is an typical idiot...show shocked.
1927Norma 4 months ago
@1927Norma Actually this man speaks logic,you are just a retard taht doesnt know how to look on the other side,you all see the Soviet Union on your media,evil and other shit. You are just under propaganda,just like people hate nazis here where I live you hate communists,why???Bcz you parents,ancestors and history of you nation tought you so.Men like him,I really admire,who are able to see through all the lies that his governemt throws upon him.You never saw communism in power so STFU.
WukFanatic 4 months ago
@WukFanatic Yes no doubt capitalist free countries needed barbed wire to keep their folks in...and those on the other side who lived under communism risked their lives to get out and many were murdered to do so.......great idea...brainless....I have a copy of Karl Marxists manifesto...gobbaly gook...he lived his major life off Ingels whose dad supported him.....daddy made all HIS money through capitalism.
1927Norma 4 months ago
@WukFanatic poor lazy welfare Karl Marx...so shocked....like those LONGGGGGG bread lines the Russian people were in as the commy elitests ate steak....yes that was much better than capitalism......get a REAL education in life.
1927Norma 4 months ago
sorry, thought my comments got screwed up, posted them twice. you get the picture
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
didn't 100 million people die under communist rule in the 20th century?
ConorJNixon 4 months ago
Communism does not address the run down nature of the countries it currently governs. In fact, it is open rape of the people, sucking their life energies to keep them subdued along with a healthy fear policy. Having an idealist view of communism will not displace the "den of vipers and thieves." That is wishful thinking, and it is not the answer.
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
@ddddcheaper cause that doesn't sound exactly like capitalism or anything, the current practice of all so called communist countries
Illogic0920 4 months ago
we have become a throw away society. No time to invest in protecting your investment. Just use it and buy a new one. Who here changes their oil and checks their tires regularly? Not enough, thats the only answer I need to know. Things fall into disrepair if you dont take care of them, like our COUNTRY!!!!!
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
cost of rebuild: $700. The body was built with quality, so it will last another 250k. Parts are cheap, simple, and strong. New trucks are INSANE to rebuild. Thats why wrecking yards have gotten fat, because its cheaper to buy a $1200 used engine. The engines last just as long, but the body and overall integrity is crap. Thin body metals, cheap paints, shoddy electronics, ridiculous maintenance designs, running up repair bills at dealerships. It reflects our society
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
I retract the monopolized credit part of my statement, two ideas in the same bubble. We brought the credit problem on ourselves by lack of discipline. Not knowing our budgets, getting in too deep. In everyone's defense, when you spend $1k on a tv, you expect it to last twice as long as it takes to pay it off. But its junk so you have to go buy the junk over again. Cars are beginning to lack real quality, too. My 73 ford ran for 250k before needing the engine rebuilt
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
I do not understand why people are grasping for lesser forms of government to replace the freedom securing constitution. I have a better idea, how about we have law review and reform, changing all that are not constitutional. The real waste comes from companies who make tv's that last one year at $1500 a pop, or cars worth $15k that are selling for 30k because of a monopolized credit and insurance system.he real fight is for the cooperation of our corrupt representatives bent on their own means
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
All I will say about star trek is that it is not real. Im not sure what I am supposed to get from that, but I will guess. Living in harmony in limited space isnt amazing when you have unlimited food and water, and an energy system that is self renewing. There is nothing to divide, nothing to regulate. I call star trek the ultimate in constitutional attitude, because their goal is not to wage war, only connect and work together freely. Dont mess with klingons, and they wont mess with you.
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
Look at the man who invented the AK47. He honored himself by education and motivation, curiosity and tenacity. His honor was taken from him, his ideas were exploited, none to his benefit. He didn't deserve praise or security. It was his duty to be educated, motivated, curious and tenacious. He is no one special, and he died in poverty. One of the most influential firearms ever, and he is a nobody. They raped his existence. Where is respect and honor there?
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
i sure love freedom and pot!!!! fuck communism.
jorge699686 4 months ago
All political parties and systems are failing and do very little to propel the human race forward. Money and the way it is used to enslave the majority is the key in-GREED-iant and needs to seriously evaluated and eliminated. It won't matter who is in charge or what system is used to control the masses.
OQUENDO1968 4 months ago
Baraka is a racist bigot!
IWantDaveKast 4 months ago
I wish USA WONT taste communism just like the Eastern Europe.NO MORE GENOCIDES!!!!!
BTW Im not capitalist.
FreeRoosterGR 5 months ago
Mr, Baraka is living in a state of mindless idiotic wishfull thinking.
How can you believe your Government will take care of you and
still give you freedom. I think full control of your monetary system
leads to unwiiling slavery.
galgo3303 5 months ago
give up your freedom to give everyone jobs so lazy people will still leach off of the hard workers.
GIBal54 5 months ago
@GIBal54 That's a welfare state
PhobicPyro 5 months ago
@PhobicPyro
I know I'd rather have the freedom
GIBal54 5 months ago
@GIBal54 And what freedom do you really have?
PhobicPyro 5 months ago
@PhobicPyro
I have life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I can climb the economic ladder. Over taxing rich people with a president that spends worse than an 18 year old with his first credit card will not work. Welfare is a crutch for lazy people that is where the cuts need to come from. People don't need "help" for longer than 2 years.
GIBal54 5 months ago
too bad. I thought this was going to be an enlightened conversation. The Soviet state wasn't anymore socialist any other totalitarian state. Nationalization of corporations isn't socialism, its a different form of State Capitalism. For real leftist literature: infoshop.org/page/AnAnarchistFAQ and marxists.org/
gharootu 5 months ago
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America today is more socialist and communist than ever
Failed education system, the postal system, and even Detroit are examples of socialism in America.
The 2008 bank bailouts and funding of failing businessess is communism.
Who ever thinks that America is failing because of capitalism does not know economics or whats really going on
YourMindOnDrugz 5 months ago
@YourMindOnDrugz Communism is just a thought, it have never really existed in our World, not even the Soviet Union as Baraka said. Take another country in Europe for example. It's more Socialist than USA but it's also capitalistic, which creates a balance beetween them both and therefore, it works. The reason why USA is falling is because of capitalism, and the reason why the Soviet Union fell is because of "communism" or collectivized corruption, guess why Rome fell? Corrupted capitalism.
9999RuneScape999 5 months ago
get the fuck out of america. go to cuba nigger. cut your fucking throat
kenndogg51 5 months ago
@kenndogg51 its people like you why this county has such a low moral...
blankmindedthoughts 5 months ago
obama turned out to be one of the lizards too sad to see a guy like Amir baraka be taken in too
all that glitters isnt gold it can be sh*t too
shantiq 5 months ago
I think Socialists & Communists have the greatest thinkers. This man is awesome!
madjimms 5 months ago 19
@madjimms LOL, wow, greatest thinkers eh? That is a pretty baseless claim, especially since communism is basically set in mediocrity. There is no reason to try harder, because there is no success, just existance. I seem to hear about leadership issues every so often too. Anyway, Im a little antisocial, and I dont like having to depend on others or wait for halfassed people to get their one cheek into gear, so the very name of socialist and communist bug the shit out of me.
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
@ddddcheaper What are you talking about? SCIENCE is a reason to "try harder". If socialist & communists "bug the shit out of me" why do you watch a video on communism/socialism?
madjimms 4 months ago
@madjimms ok, mediocrity is enabled, therefore "trying harder", or working harder, has no benefit. there is no reason to work harder, because it isnt praised or rewarded, and there is no punishment for slovenly behavior. Half assed society. And the reason I watch videos about this is because it is good to be educated, and keep tabs on psuedo-intellectuals And it isnt communist or socialist people that bug the shit out of me, its the ideology, which is why i said the NAME of socialist/communist
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
@ddddcheaper No benefit? What about respect & honor? Take a look at Star Trek TNG or Voyager & tell me what exactly is boring about that.
madjimms 4 months ago
@madjimms Opinions here will differ. I believe that respect and honor exist seperatly from government and even other people. I believe that it is the power of the individual to bring such upon himself, but the individual is not something valued by communism. Equality is the focus, and in establishing equality, they remove the value of such a power.A person holding higher values or motivation would be considered arrogant, as anything I do for myself you are also entitled to. A drain.
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
@ddddcheaper People are selfish creatures that want to be singled out & be famous. Why can't you do something for the benefit of others instead of for personal selfishness?
madjimms 4 months ago
@madjimms Well lets use me for example. I do not like arrogance and entitlement, nor do I like the fact that the famous are idolized. But Communist countries have the same thing, so.....whats your point? I do not wish to be well known and rich, I would rather be like Nikola Tesla. Im used to poverty, it aint so bad, keeps me sharp. But my ideas and conquests are MINE, and not any other mans to use to their own profit. That is parasitic government, not for the people, it feeds off the people.
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
@madjimms There is a level of selfishness that needs to exist to stay alive, saying any different is lying to yourself. Why should I do all the work for someone to take my idea, my baby, my lifes work away from me? And then you are going to claim that there is equal distribution among all peoples?? That is laughable, and is the perfect example of lying to yourself.
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
@madjimms Even a cursory examination of the social situation in modern Russia reveals a deeply divided society. An array of statistics documents the reality of two different worlds that hardly come into contact with one another. One—the world of wealth and luxury—is inhabited by an insignificant minority. The other—the world of social decline and an arduous struggle for life’s necessities—is inhabited by millions upon millions. (quoted from wealth and poverty in russia- vladamir volkov
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
@madjimms Im hearing a very different story from a citizen. Care to comment on that?
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
@madjimms Ok, Im 6'4" and 240 muscle lbs. Do you think I can live off the same ration as a 5'9" 160lb person? I have to spend more money on food, clothes, shoes, I dont fit in small cars, etc. I must do more to maintain myself. So am I more selfish for needing more for survival? Equality in needs is non-existant, even in countries that claim it.
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
@madjimms Also, If I invest my life in an idea that was bourn of my own mind, its not about fame or wealth. It BELONGS to me, not the powers that would use it to their own profit. That is a parasitic government that feeds off the people. They cannot live off the people and serve the people at the same time, sorry. God made a statement like that too. Here, lets see what Vladamir Volcov has to say about "Wealth and Poverty in Modern Russia"
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
Even a cursory examination of the social situation in modern Russia reveals a deeply divided society. An array of statistics documents the reality of two different worlds that hardly come into contact with one another. One—the world of wealth and luxury—is inhabited by an insignificant minority. The other—the world of social decline and an arduous struggle for life’s necessities—is inhabited by millions upon millions. -Vladamir Volcov- Im getting a very different picture here. comment?
ddddcheaper 4 months ago
@ddddcheaper Russia isn't a true Communist country, it is socialist.
madjimms 4 months ago
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@ddddcheaper Well said your words are truly admirable.
Vagnagun9595 3 months ago