Red Menace

The Communist Manifesto - Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels

Jul 27, 2020
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Capitalism as Revolutionary Force

  • Capitalism emerged from the ruins of feudal society and was itself a revolutionary force.
  • The bourgeoisie constantly revolutionizes production, creating unstable conditions that threaten its own rule.
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Communists as Proletariat Vanguard

  • Communists are the most advanced section of the working class and advocate proletarian internationalism.
  • They unite workers by highlighting common interests beyond nationality and push for abolition of private property.
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Socialist Transition Framework

  • Socialist transition involves state centralization of production and gradual reforms.
  • Policies include progressive taxes, abolition of inheritance, nationalized banking, and free public education.
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