Harbingers of the Revolution or Late Capitalism Forever?
Are we there yet or will the Revolution never arrive? Is late capitalism nearing its end or is it here for the forseeable future? What signs tell us the socio-economic order we live in is about to undergo a major revolution? What signs indicate that late capitalism is becoming further entrenched? In entries to this posting, use Marxist theory to explore and analyze signs that indicate the demise or continuation of late capitalism.
Black Book of Socialism
Did Marxist ideas lead straight to the Gulag, the Stasi, and Pol Pot’s genocidal regime? Does Marxism shape the dictatorial governments and policies of Cuba and North Korea today or have these regimes completely distorted Marxism? More importantly, what does a Marxist critique reveal about these regimes? In writing entries to this post, provide a Marxist analysis of socialist regimes, past and present, and the human catastrophes they created.
Marxist Critique of the Contemporary World
How would a Marxist make sense of the contemporary world? What can a well-formulated Marxist critique tell us about everything that constitutes our world — from the US presidential elections and the housing finance crisis to American Idol and the design of the Nationals’ new ballpark? Use this entry to post Marxist critiques of these and any other contemporary issue.