Communism as a Viable Doctrine:
It doesn't work. Human nature being what it is. Eventually, the 'for the good of the proletariat' becomes 'how can I get a better apartment, clothes, car, for me'.
I was laughted at, way back in HS because I told them it (communism) simply couldn't endure. (Where ever my history teacher is now, I hope his face is red, no pun intended)
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I do not agree that fanatics are the problem. I
believe 'fanatics' are people fallen prey to propaganda.
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Of course they are. Doesn't matter where they get it. From a book or at the feet of teacher or person speaking "in the name of God'. They are weak minded or mentally ill. Propaganda starts at the cradle in most circumstances. We immerse our children at birth in religion. We are litterally deluged with propaganda every day.
Coke is 'real thing' so obviously Pepsi is not. Buy Gap pants and by gosh you'll be young and attractive (and be able to dance like a son of a gun).
I was flipping thru the channels one day and heard a preacher giving a sermon. I flipped thru about 10 more channels before his words registered. I went back to see if I was having an hallucination. Nope there he was preaching and thumping his Bible for all it was worth. His message? All races with dark skins should be erradicated or sent back to Africa. That's when I realized that God had gone on a road trip. Otherwise he would have shoved a lightening bolt up the Nazi Preachers butt.