| Manifesto - revised |
| Foreword by the Author Before I embark upon my attempt to make some needed corrections to Marx’s original ideas, I must make one thing quite clear: I do not believe in Communism. I believe Communism (even when corrected) is an unjust economic system, due to the fact that the work would be distributed unequally, but the production would be distributed equally (at least in theory). This flaw is inherent to Communism and cannot be removed without making the system no longer Communist. However, I believe the other flaws in the system may be worked out, which is what I will begin now. Introduction to Communism This section is intended as a basic introduction to Communism for those who have no (or little) knowledge of this system. Those who have a good understanding of Communism may skip to Chapter 1. The first proposal of Communism was presented by Socrates (or his student Plato. Plato was the author of all records we have of Socrates and the difference between their philosophies is uncertain.) His proposal was simply that everything should be shared. Food, women, children, EVERYTHING. Karl Marx then made a more specific proposal, including Socrates basic idea, but making some change. In a sentence, Marxism is "Work according to ability, receive according to needs." This is really the only understanding you need to have at this point. Chapter 1 – The Communist Revolution The first flaw that must be dealt with is Marx’s idea of a worldwide revolution, which obviously did not come about. This revolution (based on an armed conflict between the Bourgeoisie (owners) and the Proletariat (labor)) was expected by Marx due to the poor labor conditions during Industrialization. However, what came about is more likely to lead to a Communist state than the violent Revolution. Labor conditions improved. Labor took some extreme, illegal measures, but they were never revolutionary (at least in all countries where the pro-labor movement has remained a success). With a much more labor-friendly world nowadays, it is not impossible for our system to gradually become Communist. Chapter 2 – The Enforced Dictatorship of the Proletariat After the Communist Revolution, Marx expected the dictatorship of the Proletariat until the people could be educated enough to switch to a democratic government. This system has never come about. Even after almost 80 years of Communism, Russia was still "not educated enough" to switch to a democracy until the collapse of their old government system. There is a simple solution to this flaw. Rather than attempting a nationwide switch to Communism, a small, voluntary Community should be set up. The Community would be a small town and eventually grow larger as people see its (theoretical) success. This community would also begin as a democracy (a feasible possibility for a voluntary state). This would eliminate all possibility for dissention (especially considering that it would not be difficult to leave such a community). Chapter 3 – Stagnation This is the final major problem that I shall deal with. Sociologists believe that when any system becomes stagnant it falls apart, and Marx’s original plan (if it could have been carried out to completion) would result in an essentially stagnant system. You see that the system that I have proposed will not become stagnant. People will come and go freely, causing a continuous change. Plus, as the community grown, more resources will have to be allocated to infrastructure. This system will continuously be changing, a living system. Conclusion I have now repaired the original flaws of Communism to the best of my ability. Any person who wishes to attempt a Communist system ought to seriously consider my plan. |
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