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fcSolar@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

Alright, firstly, I think you’re mistaking me as advocating for capitalism. I’m not. Whilst I’m not a fan of labels (they’re so easily contorted away from their original meanings by those seeking to undermine the ideologies they describe), I believe “Socialist” would reasonably describe my beliefs.

Secondly,

[…]authoritarianism isn’t the end goal of ML.

I think you’ve got that backwards. Marxism-Leninism starts with democratic means, then implements an authoritarian regime.

[…]can you tell me what the end goal of this system even is?

No, because there isn’t one. Capitalism actively punishes any form of forethought or long-term planning.

[…]The end goal of Marxist-Leninism is a classes society where each person contributes what they can to society and receives back what they need to live a fulfilling life. They are extremely different.

In theory, maybe. Just like in theory Capitalism self regulates through competitive pressures, or whatever nonsense it is that Capitalists spout.

I’m more concerned with actual effects, and empirical evidence than hypotheticals. Authoritarian regimes invariably turn oppressive, one way or another.

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