Why I'll never be a part of Society- part 3 (standard:other, 1369 words) [3/4] show all parts
Author: Thunder God	Added: Apr 16 2002	Views/Reads: 2539/1878	Part vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
The third in a series of rants.

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is completely corrupt and biased towards the corporations.  In a 
capitalist society the number one goal in any endeavor is to make money 
anyway possible.  If that means tearing down rainforests or mining in 
the Grand Canyon, then that is fine by them.  If you really want to 
preserve nature and our natural resources, eliminate the profit motive. 
 That means socialism and eventually communism.  That is the 
progression that Karl Marx laid out for us.  In both economic systems 
there is no profit motive.  Resources, food, clothing, shelter, etc..., 
are distributed to each according to need.  It is possible then to 
supply the needs of the people without the chronic overproduction that 
is created by capitalism.  If you want proof that capitalism 
overproduces, pick up any economics text and you'll find it.  With no 
overproduction it becomes possible and desirable to preserve natural 
resources and natural beauty. 

For those of you who jumped in your chair when I said communism let me
clear up a few things.  There has never been a true communism in the 
world.  Nations that you associate with communism were never communist, 
except in the sense that they referred to themselves as such.  You 
might be thinking of oppression and huge, pervading government.  
Oppression is not a part of communism or socialism.  In communism there 
is no government so to speak.  Everyone is considered equal and they 
all pitch in to get done what needs doing.  Socialism does involve a 
lot of government control, but Marx says that that government will 
eventually fade away out of use because it will eventually be unecesary 
for the maintenance of the community.  That's sounds naive and 
ridiculous, but I think that if there were a radical change in the way 
people think and act it could be accomplished.  That's asking alot, and 
I don't see it ever happening in my lifetime.  But it is something to 
hope for.  So I would like to say to all the Greenpeace people:  Why 
not become communists and really create some change? 

With this last point in mind I'd like to encourage all of you to read up
on communism and communists.  Read some Camus and Sarte.  Think about 
ways to help your community.  And finally, don't vote in the next 
election.  I'll explain this last one in my next rant.  I might even do 
a little research. 

Finally, please give me feedback, either through the anonymous email
option or in the forum.  The thread is "Why Thunder God is an Idiot."  
The title makes me laugh everytime I read it.  Thanks to the guy that 
thought that up.  As you already know, I love hearing from you, whether 
you agree with me or not.  Let me know that I've made you think and I 
will offer up more of MY misguided wisdom. 

There. I'm done.


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