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hifiguy

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8. Marx was absolutely right about one thing

Reply to TheMastersNemesis (Original post)

Tue Feb 24, 2015, 06:51 PM

Feb 2015

and that is that the logic of capitalism insures that capitalism will dig its own grave. And Lenin was correct when he observed that capitalists would sell the left the rope with which the left would hang the capitalists.

The inherent and necessary contradictions and insanities of capitalism cannot be wished away - no more than Newton's laws of motion can be.

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At this point, only those over 50 could possibly build... onehandle Feb 2015 #1

A good share of the tenth percenters should wind up hifiguy Feb 2015 #11

When will the proletariat lynch them ? Will there be a tweet ? Bonx Feb 2015 #15

At this point who can say? hifiguy Feb 2015 #16

And will it be televised? Get your cell phones ready! erronis Feb 2015 #17

Video on YouTube...... lastlib Feb 2015 #26

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Putting a fresh edge on mine this weekend randomelement Feb 2015 #38

A total lack of job security is no accident Warpy Feb 2015 #2

This was a great documentary! Thanks! nt Mojorabbit Feb 2015 #22

This vid deserves it's own thread. One_Life_To_Give Feb 2015 #52

It had one when it first came out Warpy Feb 2015 #54

it will solve the bullshit social security 'crisis". Warren Stupidity Feb 2015 #3

yep HereSince1628 Feb 2015 #13

And everyone will be living till 90 madville Feb 2015 #4

Business will never create a more kind business model. Dyedinthewoolliberal Feb 2015 #5

Exactly why the tenth-percenters devote such a huge amount of resources hifiguy Feb 2015 #9

and crushing the unions! lastlib Feb 2015 #27

I think you're right. n/t Yo_Mama Feb 2015 #6

Logan's Run baby.. Fumesucker Feb 2015 #7

I'm thinking more like Soylent Green. kairos12 Feb 2015 #12

Most like Charles Dickens' two class social structure with the Aristocracy and the working poor world wide wally Feb 2015 #14

Renew! ThoughtCriminal Feb 2015 #29

Marx was absolutely right about one thing hifiguy Feb 2015 #8

This is why the trend toward raising the retirment age is so stupid. betterdemsonly Feb 2015 #10

Do the oligarchs really want . . . Brigid Feb 2015 #18

They would torch the world hifiguy Feb 2015 #20

Up in floating cities no poor person can reach aint_no_life_nowhere Feb 2015 #34

That is their ultimate dream. Have no doubt. hifiguy Feb 2015 #49

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The Age Discrimination Trend Accelerated Like A Rocket Beginning With Reagan. TheMastersNemesis Feb 2015 #21

These companies should be listed daredtowork Feb 2015 #30

I never would have dreamed that this could happen, but I'm living it.... groundloop Feb 2015 #23

I am in a similar position edhopper Feb 2015 #32

I have a friend who worked at the same company since graduation from college nichomachus Feb 2015 #47

Labor is in oversupply. lumberjack_jeff Feb 2015 #25

You should stop being so optimistic.. Fumesucker Feb 2015 #28

For sure with TPP 30 is the new 40. This is not a Republican issue, Democrats in Congress whereisjustice Feb 2015 #31

The Dems Leave A Lot To Be Desired. TheMastersNemesis Feb 2015 #40

K and R. eom cwydro Feb 2015 #33

I disagree vkkv Feb 2015 #35

mid to late thirties is when agism begins to be felt Liberal_in_LA Feb 2015 #36

I'm pretty much obsolete in this economy... hunter Feb 2015 #37

"...Will Eventually Be Obsolete At 40"< Will be? Most likely are now, but almost none of the jtuck004 Feb 2015 #39

I am in total agreement with the original post. SmittynMo Feb 2015 #41

There will be new jobs edhopper Feb 2015 #42

Pretty damn sad, eh? SmittynMo Feb 2015 #43

I've been made obsolete Pooka Fey Feb 2015 #44

Obsolete? So was I and many others SmittynMo Feb 2015 #45

My husband works for a company that ... Pacifist Patriot Feb 2015 #46

Data and rhetoric don't match whatthehey Feb 2015 #48

Can you please cite any evidence at all to support your OP? n/t taught_me_patience Feb 2015 #50

At DOL I Interviewed Numerous Older Workers Being Dumped. TheMastersNemesis Feb 2015 #53

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