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TBF

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39. We largely agree -

Sat Jan 25, 2014, 01:27 PM

Jan 2014

I just go a step further with wanting the complete abolition of capitalism because I think it's inherently unequal and can't be controlled. With the caveat that I'm not statist - I don't see replacing it with a dictator as the answer. I'd like a more libertarian communism. But that is just theory and ideals. I do like Bernie and see a lot to work with there.

Almost anything going in a socialist direction is a far better answer for a greater number of people than what we have now (rule by the corporations and for the corporations).

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