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What kind of socialist ideologies are popular on Lemmy.ml? (lemmy.ml)

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I have noticed a huge difference between Lemmygrad and Lemmy.ml in terms of what kinds of theory gets upvoted and downvoted. What is the general vibe on here towards actually existing socialism as well as the ideas towards reformism?

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[–] gerardda -4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

It's not that the West "was" antagonistic but "is", while you elide the fact to throw in with Anglo-American CIA and Foreign Office talking points against staple targets of Western aggression: Russia, China, Cuba, and North Korea for good measure. As I said, vanguard of imperialism.

You have unironically exclaimed "how on earth can an anti-democratic uniparty ever be Democratic" (with a capital D, as in party, lol)? When you're serious about tackling your own govts with the fervour you cheerlead regime change in lesser countries, only then socialism in the collective West could be taken seriously. China and Venezuela have more active democracy and socialism than that.

[–] Eldritch 4 points 1 year ago

I'm a Libertarian Marxist. I have no love for the CIA and blame it for a lot of the "WORLDS" problems. The fact that this is what you resort to. Along with the whataboutism and inability to actually explain the bad things that happen in your authoritarian regimes. Really shows how indoctrinated you are.

I don't have a problem with communism. Just authoritarianism and capitalism. You are both bad. But all you can do is point fingers trying to portray the other as somehow worse. And still failing. I would love nothing more than to see society come together and nationalize basic industry and infrastructure to fulfill societies basic needs. To abolish private property and replace it with a doctrine of personal property. And generally neuter/abolish the ownership class. Without the perpetual slaughter and dungeons.