Frequently Asked Questions
What is communism? • What is socialism? • What happened to Lenin's 1917 revolution? • What democratic rights will workers have after the overthrow of bourgeois rule? • How will workers prevent the former bourgeoisie (or a new ruling class) from coming back to power? • What will a genuine classless, communist society be like?
How will economics, politics and culture work
when the working class runs modern society?
Working class rule has never existed in a modern, stable society. However it will emerge triumphant in the 21st century. How will a workers' state suppress the former ruling bourgeoisie without also suppressing the independent political life of workers?

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Never going to Happen
Friday • 30-Aug-2002 • 8:32 pm • # 1950 • 98-46V-UL
Mike • San Francisco, USA • 28 • Slave(I fix computers for a lame company •
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••• Communism isa monstrous system of slavery
••• The Soviet Union wasan oppressive, exploitative, class-divided society that pretended to be socialist or communist
••• socialism exists (or existed) inhas never existed
••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by a corrupt bureaucracy
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI have read the FAQ
Jesus knew it... people are corrupt. The pigs turn to people... No hope... The only thing that people can hope or look forward to is sex, drugs and rock-and-roll(the finer things in life).
 
Communism offers a good future
Friday • 30-Aug-2002 • 6:10 pm • # 1949 • 33-39R-XW
Wes • Seattle, USA • 19 • student •
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••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI have read the FAQ
Capitalism offers a grim future. In our modern capitalist society a few drive Cadalacs while millions walk barefoot. A few eat at expensive restauronts while millions starve. This is the nature of capitalism: Exploit the weak to make the strong stronger. This exploitation will continue for as long as the world is ruled by the Capitalist elite. We do not need to continue this path. There is hope, and this hope is Communism. In a Communist society there would no longer be opresive developed countrys and opressed developing countrys, but instead all countries would be developed countries. Imagine what could be acomplish if 6 billion people were all equipped with the worlds most modern machinery. Food would be available for everyone and would be practicly free. Medicines could be widely distributed ending disease. Centers of education would be available for everyone. Brilliant minds that were chained down through exploitation would now be able to share there knoweldge and ideas to the world. More signifacantly, Communism would spread peace and unity across the world and end all wars.
 
Friday • 30-Aug-2002 • 12:02 pm • # 1947 • 81-53A-PW
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••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled byeverybody, in a democratic way
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
 
Comments on communism and your site.
Thursday • 29-Aug-2002 • 10:14 pm • # 1945 • 0-32N-VW
Rohit • tampa, USA • 17 • College Student • None
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••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
Hello. You have a very good explaination of communism. I just came to this site 2 minutes ago and I am begining to see you have real knowledge on what you talk about. Most of the people just think communism = bad, government slavery equal pay and nothing more. You have made a very good point that genuine communism or socialism never exsited. I believe moraly that communism is the most moral and human way of government. But history tells us it never succeded in achieving its real form. And if you seriously think about it, it will never take place, it its genuine form at least, in the society. In "How it will work" you talk of organizing people into units but still keeping competition on to increase efficiency. Good idea but how will your competition work? Like giving them a little extra food or giving them a post in an organization which will be wothless in a moneyless economy anyway? And after all, in reality capitalims and money is the spirit that keeps a man working and I think one who is extra-intelligent deserves to be rewarded by some extra money which can mean respect, power and happiness. You must find out some way of rewarding the smart in a moneyless system and when you do, you will know that you are going more and more away from the real communism. And the money system is as interesting as it is. I have not seen anything more puzzling and exciting and complicated and versatile. After all you will need some meduim of exchange in your communist system and again money is defined as anything which people accept as a meduim of exchange. So I know its moral ... [read the rest of this lengthy post]
 
Thursday • 29-Aug-2002 • 1:07 am • # 1943 • 47-60I-JT
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••• socialism exists (or existed) inhas never existed
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••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
 
Wednesday • 28-Aug-2002 • 9:25 pm • # 1942 • 32-7Z-HL
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••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
jus are cool
 
No comment
Wednesday • 28-Aug-2002 • 2:25 pm • # 1941 • 78-13N-BL
Stan • Warwick, NY • 53 • Sales •
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••• socialism exists (or existed) inSweden
••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled byeverybody, in a democratic way
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
 
Communism has never been, yet
Wednesday • 28-Aug-2002 • 7:47 am • # 1940 • 17-53K-EF
Yurij • Kauguri, Latvia • 15 • student ] computers& tehnology •
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yes, the USSR was broked,, but it was broken not in 1991th it was broken after Lennins death:( The Stalin liked to showup, hi dont care the destiny of the people, hi wanted only power. All this hurry indrustraliazion. USSR was the largest country in the world, now Russia is still the largest country,, how saids "wrom the south seas to the polar lands" But the mission of the communism is make all people happy. But an old communism was never sucsedeed. The first fall steps was maded by the stupid politics-diktators. The Stalin liked to shoup. The other liked to "nagrazdat" his self with the workers ordens:P,, But now we have a chanse to start it again, but without any mistakes! Communism is an ideology, all must be perfect.
 
communism shall never work
Tuesday • 27-Aug-2002 • 3:39 pm • # 1939 • 72-27N-NW
mike • n/a, united states • n/a • student •
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••• modern capitalist societies are ruled byeverybody, in a democratic way
 
Tuesday • 27-Aug-2002 • 1:56 pm • # 1938 • 98-41J-ZW
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••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI have read the FAQ
 
Thoughts
Tuesday • 27-Aug-2002 • 12:59 pm • # 1937 • 56-6W-ZW
Zao • Fairfax, USA • 17 • Student/ Communist Activist •
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••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI have read the FAQ
Communism will NERVER exist on this work due to the fact that people are born evil. ON the topic of the "communist" governments, they have never exsisted. The Soviet Union was not only repressive in some areas, but they were Socialist Imperialist that practiced hemgemoism upon there boardering coutries. As Marx stated: "The working class has no country, on class". The soviet union has forgotten this and has tried to bring all boarder countries into Mother Russia. Cuba was only a running dog of thee USSR. They are now still socialist, but have become Revisionist communists. And in the words of Lenin: We must forever fight the revisionist movement. So i say comrades, trying to spread communism in this time period is still immature, the progression of man has not reached this point. Marx's thoughts on histroy prove that commnism must succeed, but this progression from capitalism to socialism and finally to communism should not be rushed, capitalists have only sold us the noose for which us, comrades, will strangle them with. So i leave you with the same words Karl Marx left: "Workers of the world UNITE, The only thing we have to loose are the chains of bondage and we have the world to gain!!" Work hard on teaching and spreading communism for it is an inevitable phase in mankind.....We will be the trailblazers! If you have comments, or questions email me at Zaozedong @ hotmail.com Zao
 
Tuesday • 27-Aug-2002 • 12:49 pm • # 1936 • 6-14N-SW
Paddy Lehane • Washington, DC, USA • 15 • Student/Activist •
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••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI have read the FAQ
I aggree with the statements on this site that communism in its true form has not existed. Many say human nature will prevent it from occuring. But people need to look inside themselves and think. Is your personal ambition to become a wealthy person more important than a family of children going hungry? Is wealth and power more important than everyone being treated equally, regardless of race, religion or any other miniscule factor? Communism can, and will, be a success somewhere if people can sacrifice wealth for the good of all people. And people who cannot sacrifice are disgusting, shallow people. The dominant working class needs to come together in support of each other. We all need to stand up against the 1% of the population controlling 99% of the money. Economic equality needs not to be desired, it needs to be demanded. The people of the world have to organize, and after that nothing will stop us. Together in solidarity, the world will be created a new. By the people, for the people. Thank you. My e-mail address is Veccismoke9 @ hotmail.com and you can write me with comments.
 
There are many communists in democracy
Tuesday • 27-Aug-2002 • 12:34 pm • # 1935 • 12-52F-IN
• Budapest, Hungary • 15 • student •
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••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by a corrupt bureaucracy
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
There were communism in Hungary for more than 40 years, they have stolen everything: houses, cars... and 20 000 000 dollars than they leaved our country. Thats all.
 
Tuesday • 27-Aug-2002 • 9:31 am • # 1934 • 96-59K-ZR
Stig • Struer, Denmark • 16 • Student •
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••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bynot sure
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Tuesday • 27-Aug-2002 • 9:11 am • # 1933 • 11-16F-EW
Amoskeag • Manchester, USA • 28 • •
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••• Communism isa monstrous system of slavery
••• The Soviet Union wasan oppressive, exploitative, class-divided society that pretended to be socialist or communist
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••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by a corrupt bureaucracy
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled byeverybody, in a democratic way
 
Tuesday • 27-Aug-2002 • 4:48 am • # 1932 • 87-7E-CW
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••• Communism isother
••• The Soviet Union wasan oppressive, exploitative, class-divided society that pretended to be socialist or communist
••• socialism exists (or existed) inCuba
••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
 
Communism
Monday • 26-Aug-2002 • 10:53 pm • # 1931 • 23-51C-EW
Marshall • Camden, U.S. • 20 • Student •
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••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by a corrupt bureaucracy
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled byeverybody, in a democratic way
••• The FAQI have read the FAQ
Socialism is the doctrine that man has no right to exist for his own sake, that his life and his work do not belong to him, but belong to society, that the only justification of his existence is his service to society, and that society may dispose of him in any way it pleases for the sake of whatever it deems to be its own tribal, collective good.
 
incentives
Monday • 26-Aug-2002 • 9:38 pm • # 1930 • 25-18M-PG
libz • • • •
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••• modern capitalist societies are ruled byeverybody, in a democratic way
••• The FAQI have read the FAQ
Does this site seriously believe that a society of millions of people would function, at the very least, adequately and sustainably without the reward of profit to encourage each individual to succeed (relying instead on the beleif that unbridled altruism would immediately fill the hearts of the masses), without the rule of law to protect people and at the same time establishing an egalitarian state where no-one is oppressed or prejudiced and above all that call that system communism? What I have read on this site is the philosophy of Marx without the practicality. In essence, anarchy with an atmosphere of helpfulness. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a misanthropist. I'm very optimistic for the human race. But I do feel as if the "Communism" you are talking about is not any political movement other than anarchism. You can't expect philosophy to adjudicate a nation because- 1. A lot of philosophy is not practical. 2. A lot of people are practical. and 3. Most people don't care about philosophy.
 
Monday • 26-Aug-2002 • 8:29 pm • # 1929 • 47-60I-RW
Ayiub • Plano, US • 16 • student •
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••• socialism exists (or existed) informer Soviet Union, China, Cuba, North Korea, former Yugoslavia, Sweden
••• Genuine socialism isother
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
 
Monday • 26-Aug-2002 • 5:39 am • # 1928 • 13-5B-SW
Uncle Joe • • • •
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••• The Soviet Union wassocialist or communist
••• socialism exists (or existed) informer Soviet Union, China, Cuba, North Korea, former Yugoslavia, Sweden, has never existed, not sure, other
••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
 
Sunday • 25-Aug-2002 • 4:36 pm • # 1927 • 60-25Y-ZW
Lauren • San Diego, USA • 14 • - •
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••• socialism exists (or existed) informer Soviet Union, China, Cuba, North Korea
••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI have read the FAQ
 
CAPITALISM ROCKS
Sunday • 25-Aug-2002 • 4:02 pm • # 1925 • 91-55O-YL
Chris • Redm, USA • 45 • CFO •
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••• modern capitalist societies are ruled byeverybody, in a democratic way
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
This site is so stupid bunch of damn Commies. Capitalism is the only way everyone wins
 
My Comments
Sunday • 25-Aug-2002 • 3:51 pm • # 1924 • 73-16O-IW
Lisa • Oklahoma City, USA • 22 • Student •
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••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
Communism is the strongest governement that could ever exist. The only thing that keeps it from ever existing is selfishness. True all people are equal which does not motivate anyone to succeed, but that is the reason why there is so much corruption in other forms of government. In order for Communism to be successful, everyone must care about the well-being of their neighbor before the well-being of themselves. If everyone did that then there would be peace everywhere. Unfortunatly this world is to corrupt to see that.
 
Sunday • 25-Aug-2002 • 10:03 am • # 1923 • 4-34S-VN
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••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
There is no way for socialism to transform to communism in the presence of a at least a fairly strong capitalist power/nation. The state apparatus will be needed to counteract the inherent aggressive force and threat of capitalism elsewhere. This is also why in a world of immense capitalist threat you will never even have socialism as defined above in FAQ. Capitalism and imperialistic peril are also the reason why nations with socialist ambitions never have fully achieved their marxist-leninist goals and some nations have degenerated into solely a one-party control-system. This is not to say that not great things have been achieved in many so called communist states. Anyway the bull--bleep-- definitions of socialism and communism are of course the interest of the imperialists and uphold, refined and cultivated by them. In the face of growing global poverty and the need for a global division of labor, communism is inevetable. If we cannot spread the production of different goods to where it's best suited and put an end to unuseful production in a global perspective, we will see for example a continuation of the devastation of the rain forests. Our cause is not benefitted from throwing --bleep-- at former USSR but we have to analyze and explain why things came out the way they did and mainly that could be done by viewing the history of aggression on the USSR. The aggression from the european powers, the nazi assault (where the allied by giving no aid hoped for the mutual destruction of Germany and the USSR) ... [read the rest of this lengthy post]
 
Sunday • 25-Aug-2002 • 6:08 am • # 1922 • 4-34S-VN
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••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
 
communication
Saturday • 24-Aug-2002 • 5:00 pm • # 1921 • 37-3S-ZW
Joshua • Atlanta, US • 18 • student •
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Comrades: This site has a beautiful intention. However, it only serves as a forum. This is however, not just a time to post information to a board that few read (most people just talk, and not listen), but rather to act. Everyone who wants to make serious change, who have specific ideas as to what needs to be changed and specifically how, email me at nepultra @ hotmail.com. Only through true communication and action (specific action, not just commentary or criticism or riot-for-no-reason) can real change be realized. Everyone interested let me know.
 
hoooray for state owned travel
Friday • 23-Aug-2002 • 2:24 pm • # 1920 • 27-18K-ML
pete n amy • manchester, England • 17 • trolley relocation manager •
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••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
me + amy were filled with a sense of ripened joy to see that not everyone in this crazy crazy world is a stupid sheep, blindly following the group with little or no thought of their own.
 
communism/socialism???
Friday • 23-Aug-2002 • 11:41 am • # 1919 • 12-2L-SL
rhys • cardiff, wales • 15 • student • http://www.freewebz.com/political--bleep--
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••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
will pure communism or socialism ever take place because i think it wont due the human nature to be better,richer and more powerful than the next person
 
Friday • 23-Aug-2002 • 11:24 am • # 1918 • 10-47V-QN
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••• socialism exists (or existed) inhas never existed
••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by a corrupt bureaucracy
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled byeverybody, in a democratic way
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
 
i hate american nationalism. Communism hasn't existed yet.
Friday • 23-Aug-2002 • 9:11 am • # 1917 • 83-6S-BO
sam • • • •
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Bush it an absolute bastard. He represents a backward step in evolution. pro-capital punishment, pro-militarism. American nationalism makes me sick. American got it right at the beggining, and they have played a big role in internationalism (ie. Woodrow Wilson) but they have been the main nation stopping the world from acheiveing true internationalism and happiness. i wish bush would die on an electric chair. Communism has never existed. The soviets, cuba and china never followed marx's plan and therefore never really acheived proper communism, thus giving it a bad name. I say use communism, but make it a different name so people don't always think immediatly of ussr. Just an idea. I think "samism" has a certain ring, don't you?
 
Friday • 23-Aug-2002 • 8:15 am • # 1916 • 67-62F-XR
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••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI have read the FAQ
the USSR was slightly communist in the scientific meaning of the word, however the the political and severe economical pressure exerted on the government by the west (US and western europe) during the cold war is what forced the government to adopt the "bull--bleep--" definition of communism, and what made the transition from Lenin to Stalin.
 
Friday • 23-Aug-2002 • 8:10 am • # 1915 • 7-3S-OL
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••• socialism exists (or existed) informer Soviet Union, China, Cuba, North Korea
••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
 
no title
Thursday • 22-Aug-2002 • 9:56 pm • # 1914 • 73-25A-NO
bob • perth, australiaa • 89 • death •
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••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by a corrupt bureaucracy
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
 
red ancient dragon
Thursday • 22-Aug-2002 • 9:08 pm • # 1913 • 88-32S-XW
charles • vancouver, canada • 68 • businessman •
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satan is father of lies. it has come to the earth in the form of human groups of communists and islamic terrorists which have every image of satan
 
Question
Thursday • 22-Aug-2002 • 4:17 pm • # 1912 • 1-38S-ZW
Gilad • Newton, USA • 18 • Student • http://teen4teen.net
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••• modern capitalist societies are ruled byeverybody, in a democratic way
••• The FAQI have read the FAQ
I have read many communist/socialist newspapers, all of which thus far have been very anti-Israel. I was wondering why they are so Anti-Israel, as Israel has many kibbutzes, (socialist communes). Israel is no more capitalistic than her neighbors.
 
Thursday • 22-Aug-2002 • 1:40 pm • # 1911 • 65-56K-OT
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••• The Soviet Union wassocialist or communist
••• socialism exists (or existed) informer Soviet Union
••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled byeverybody, in a democratic way
 
communism rocks
Wednesday • 21-Aug-2002 • 11:12 pm • # 1910 • 54-14C-EW
Jonathan • Lorton, USA • 15 • Student • http://www.theguerilla.com
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poll response:
••• Communism isthe inevitable peaceful and abundant future of humankind
••• The Soviet Union wasan oppressive, exploitative, class-divided society that pretended to be socialist or communist
••• socialism exists (or existed) informer Soviet Union, North Korea, former Yugoslavia
••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
Communism is the way to go in my opinion, but due to the ways of humanity a true communist society cannot exist as there is always interference by people who do not truely understand communism or others who just have problems.
 
Wednesday • 21-Aug-2002 • 11:34 am • # 1909 • 9-0G-ZL
poll response:
••• Communism isthe inevitable peaceful and abundant future of humankind
••• The Soviet Union wasan oppressive, exploitative, class-divided society that pretended to be socialist or communist
••• socialism exists (or existed) inCuba, North Korea, former Yugoslavia
••• Genuine socialism isother
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
 
Very good
Wednesday • 21-Aug-2002 • 8:17 am • # 1908 • 29-12I-ZJ
Pambos • Nicosia, Cyprus • 22 • Cypriot • http://skamballis @ hotmail.com
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poll response:
••• Communism isthe inevitable peaceful and abundant future of humankind
••• The Soviet Union wasan oppressive, exploitative, class-divided society that pretended to be socialist or communist
••• socialism exists (or existed) informer Soviet Union, China, Cuba, North Korea, former Yugoslavia
••• Genuine socialism isnot sure
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI have read the FAQ
 
Tuesday • 20-Aug-2002 • 10:43 pm • # 1907 • 68-49T-QW
poll response:
••• Communism isa monstrous system of slavery
••• The Soviet Union wasan oppressive, exploitative, class-divided society that pretended to be socialist or communist
••• socialism exists (or existed) inhas never existed
••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
 
Tuesday • 20-Aug-2002 • 9:40 pm • # 1906 • 87-34B-FW
poll response:
••• Communism isa monstrous system of slavery
••• The Soviet Union wasan oppressive, exploitative, class-divided society that pretended to be socialist or communist
••• socialism exists (or existed) inhas never existed
••• Genuine socialism isother
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled byeverybody, in a democratic way
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
 
Tuesday • 20-Aug-2002 • 8:23 pm • # 1905 • 9-27T-BW
poll response:
••• Communism isa monstrous system of slavery
••• The Soviet Union wasan oppressive, exploitative, class-divided society that pretended to be socialist or communist
••• socialism exists (or existed) inChina
••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by a corrupt bureaucracy
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
 
Tuesday • 20-Aug-2002 • 4:56 pm • # 1904 • 86-52O-ZJ
Nage • Stara Zagora, Bulgaria • 18 • student •
poll response:
••• Communism isthe inevitable peaceful and abundant future of humankind
••• The Soviet Union wasan oppressive, exploitative, class-divided society that pretended to be socialist or communist
••• socialism exists (or existed) inCuba
••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI have read the FAQ
 
Tuesday • 20-Aug-2002 • 4:32 pm • # 1903 • 60-0J-SR
poll response:
••• Communism isthe inevitable peaceful and abundant future of humankind
••• The Soviet Union wasan oppressive, exploitative, class-divided society that pretended to be socialist or communist
••• socialism exists (or existed) informer Soviet Union, China, Cuba
••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
 
Tuesday • 20-Aug-2002 • 11:50 am • # 1902 • 73-32B-FR
poll response:
••• Communism isa monstrous system of slavery
••• The Soviet Union wasan oppressive, exploitative, class-divided society that pretended to be socialist or communist
••• socialism exists (or existed) inChina, Cuba, North Korea
••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by a corrupt bureaucracy
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled byeverybody, in a democratic way
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
 
The soviet union...
Tuesday • 20-Aug-2002 • 8:53 am • # 1901 • 59-37U-UA
Lasse • Oslo, Norway • 16 • student •
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••• Communism isthe inevitable peaceful and abundant future of humankind
••• The Soviet Union wasother
••• socialism exists (or existed) inhas never existed
••• Genuine socialism isthe rule of society by the working class
••• modern capitalist societies are ruled bythe rich (ie: the wealthy class, the bourgeoisie)
••• The FAQI don't need to read no stinkin' FAQ
... died with lenin, and thats a fact.



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