marxism

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After 4 years of marxism, the left will vote republican.

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  1. A system of economic and political thought, originated by Karl Marx, and elaborated by others. It holds that the state has been the a device for suppression of the masses, allowing exploitation by a dominant (capitalistic) class; that historical change occurs through class struggle; and that the capitalist system will inevitably wither away to be superseded by a classless society.

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  1. the economic and political theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that hold that human actions and institutions are economically determined and that class struggle is needed to create historical change and that capitalism will ultimately be superseded by communism

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  • With our ancient enemy eradicating itself under the weight of its own egalitarianism / marxism / feminism, we can all breathe easier. —  1. MajorityRights.com (main blog)
  • Even if we forgive him for such an impoverished idea of marxism, one element of his analysis should be vigorously contested. —  Kafila
  • Also, do you think that there are far more marxism-induced atheists in the western world today than there are traditional atheists? —  Wrong Planet Asperger / Autism Forums
  • The Socialist Party adopts as method of interpretation of the reality the marxism, enriched and rectified by all contribute them scientists of the constant one to occur social. —  Elections - fresh news by plazoo.com
  • I've been thinking of explaining what libertarian marxism is. —  Stephen M (Ethesis)
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