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Go figure

In Reply to: I really do think this assessment is uncharitable and unfair. posted by Lark on November 08, 1999 at 15:32:09:

: It seems like you've made that the issue, like all independent thought is a threat, rather than a benefit, to socialism.

Funny thing, Lark.

I advocate a society based upon complete political equality for ALL and I'm cast as a scary person. Whereas Nikhil proposes a socialism in which specialized minorities are granted private ownership of the means of production (a sure recipe for the hierarchy, exemptions, and abuse of power that result from ALL private ownership of the means of production), and he's a saint.

Go figure.

Follow Ups:

• the hostility isnt at all necessary Lark November 09 1999 (2)
  • And speaking of genetic modification... Barry Stoller November 09 1999 (1)
    • I'm not going to argue with you Barry because it would be a matter of splitting hairs Lark November 10 1999 (0)
• Barry vs. Marx Nikhil Jaikumar DSA MA, USA November 09 1999 (18)
  • Other points Stoller November 11 1999 (0)
  • Barry vs. Nikhil Barry Stoller November 09 1999 (16)
    • Assininity Dr. Cruel November 11 1999 (1)
      • Well named post Stoller November 12 1999 (0)
    • The self-employed plumber is not your enemy, Barry Nikhil Jaikumar DSA MA, USA November 11 1999 (12)
      • Oh, the value of personal experience. Frenchy November 15 1999 (1)
        • That has NOTHING to do with it Nikhil Jaikumar DSA MA, USA November 15 1999 (0)
      • Maybe they are Stoller November 11 1999 (9)
        • An enlargement Stoller November 12 1999 (0)
        • Again, who is the plumber exploiting? Nikhil Jaikumar DSA MA, USA November 11 1999 (7)
          • Maybe those who manufacture his / her tools? Etc., etc. Barry Stoller November 12 1999 (6)
            • If you wnat to tell the plumber he's a damn capitalist, be my guest Nikhil Jaikumar DSA MA, USA November 12 1999 (5)
              • Great discussion guys! Frenchy November 15 1999 (0)
              • Sorry, plumbers---here's some historical materialism (and job rotation) to comfort you Barry Stoller November 14 1999 (3)
                • Slight correction Stoller November 15 1999 (0)
                • OK, so effectively you want to start from scratch Nikhil Jaikumar DSA MA, USA November 15 1999 (1)
                  • Socialism isn't started from scratch; it's predicated upon the capitalist mode of production Stoller November 15 1999 (0)
    • Barry Calm Down Mate (Lark Vs. Barry) Lark November 10 1999 (0)