The New York Times keeps whitewashing communism’s crimes

Delgard · 11-10-17, 07:04 PM

Socialism is different than Communism and the New York Times is not necessarily "all the news that is fit to print".

Méo · 11-11-17, 12:06 AM

On a side note, it's not because one ideology is evil that the other extreme is the best solution.

Oversimplified reasoning seems to be quite popular these days.

STEED · 11-11-17, 06:34 AM

Skybird · 11-12-17, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delgard

Socialism is different than Communism.

And I don't pull the cat's tail, I just hold it tight.

Delgard · 11-12-17, 01:53 PM

Am surprised about the comments referencing my statement. Definitely not at the upper collegiate level. Maybe they were to short to be clearly understood.

Nonetheless, many countries have a bit of many things in their governing philosophy. Just as much as the NYT has in their pages.

Just because it is there, does not mean it needs addressing.

Off to my boat.

Skybird · 11-12-17, 02:00 PM

There are no profound differences, at best communism is the later end stage that socialism aims to reach. In the task of blinding the public, using the term" "socialism" is a way to mean "communism" without making oneself avialable for criticism over propagating communism. But its practically the same - a rhetorical trick. You mean to be communist, but claim you are not. You can hold the cat's tail, but claim you do not pull it. Just a rhetorical trick. You could as well want to differ between "social market economy", "third ways" and "planned economy" - but it all means one and the same ends.

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,620 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	There are no profound differences, at best communism is the later end stage that socialism aims to reach. In the task of blinding the public, using the term" "socialism" is a way to mean "communism" without making oneself avialable for criticism over propagating communism. But its practically the same - a rhetorical trick. You mean to be communist, but claim you are not. You can hold the cat's tail, but claim you do not pull it. Just a rhetorical trick. You could as well want to differ between "social market economy", "third ways" and "planned economy" - but it all means one and the same ends. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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11-10-17, 07:04 PM	#1
Delgard Captain Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: AZ & DC Posts: 487 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Socialism is different than Communism and the New York Times is not necessarily "all the news that is fit to print".

11-11-17, 12:06 AM	#2
Méo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,153 Downloads: 258 Uploads: 0	On a side note, it's not because one ideology is evil that the other extreme is the best solution. Oversimplified reasoning seems to be quite popular these days.

11-12-17, 01:53 PM	#5
Delgard Captain Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: AZ & DC Posts: 487 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	Am surprised about the comments referencing my statement. Definitely not at the upper collegiate level. Maybe they were to short to be clearly understood. Nonetheless, many countries have a bit of many things in their governing philosophy. Just as much as the NYT has in their pages. Just because it is there, does not mean it needs addressing. Off to my boat.