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averagejoel posted...

I'm not sure where you got that idea - I've certainly never said that someone should be rich or poor based on whether or not I agree with them politically

You've never said that, but its what it appears you believe.

averagejoel posted...

then it's a good thing I wasn't defending the ideology here. I was merely correcting false information

there's also no reason to believe that it's impossible to implement, so this is a non-argument.

The fact that its been attempted multiple times and failed miserably, and in the exact same manner, every single time is indeed a reason to believe its impossible to implement. It doesn't prove it, but it is a reason. And again there's the fact that it contradicts basic human nature.

averagejoel posted...

this is a disingenuous analysis of the conditions in socialist states, and one which I have already addressed in this topic, as well as many, many, many times before on this board.

I don't really care to see this kind of baseless denial from you anymore. If you don't have anything of substance to say, then don't say anything at all.

averagejoel posted...

there we go. this could be the start of a legitimate critique of the ideology.

which specific aspects of human nature are static, and how do they contradict the foundation of Marxism?

Just as a generalization, people aren't going to work unless they are motivated to. Its why capitalism works, it gives people motivation to work and contribute to society. This does not exist in Marxism which is why you get labor camps filled with innocent people.
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