New Discourses Real Communism Can Never Be Tried
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Oct 1, 2025 Explore the fascinating idea that 'real communism' is a mythical state that can never truly exist. Historical attempts at implementing socialism have led to totalitarian regimes and mass failures. Delve into Marx's theories and the contradictions of capitalism while uncovering the chilling reality of state socialism. The discussion parallels claims about fascism, arguing both ideologies are unachievable. The host warns against idealism, revealing how such systems inevitably lead to catastrophe.
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Communism As An Unattainable Utopia
- James A. Lindsay argues that 'real communism' cannot be implemented because it is an utopian, eschatological end-state.
- He says the ideal is logically impossible to realize in practice, so the phrase 'never been tried' is misleading.
Communist End-State Requires Global Conversion
- Lindsay explains communism is a stateless, classless global society that only appears after socialism remolds human nature.
- He highlights the belief that private property causes alienation and must be abolished for the utopia to arise.
Marx's Historical Progression Explained
- Lindsay outlines Marx's historical progression from primitive societies to capitalism to socialism and then communism.
- He notes communists view capitalism as private-property-based slavery hiding behind freedom.