Its been quite a while now that I am trying to understand the theory of Communism – from what I could see in Bangal and Kerala. I felt at times they defy logic and at times I felt as if this is one of those good things which often gets misinterpreted.
So what is Communism? Lets see the definition - An economic theory which stresses that the control of the means of producing economic goods in a society should reside in the hands of those who invest their labor for production. In its ideal form, social classes cease to exist, there are no coercive governmental structures, and everyone lives in abundance without supervision from a ruling class. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels popularized this theory in their 1848 Communist Manifesto. – courtesy www.ilstu.edu
So imagine, If I have few acres of agricultural land, it will the workers who would have the ownership over the crops. As simple as that. I could not figure out what the owner of the land gets J
Lets see it further - Modern day Communism is based on the writings of two German economists, Karl Marx and Fredrich Engels, who answered the question “What is Communism?” in their collaboration, “The Communist Manifesto” published in 1848. In it they declare that many problems in society are due to the unequal distribution of wealth. To bring about happiness and prosperity for all, the distinctions between the rich and poor of society must be eliminated. And since the rich will never give up their goods or status voluntarily, a rebellion of the poor -- the working class -- is necessary.
Thus, Communism is a distinct socio-political philosophy that is willing to use violent means to attain its goal of a classless society. If capitalism is defined as a social system based on individual rights (and individual wealth), then communism is its direct opposite. Communism believes in equality through force. In its system, individual rights are ground to powder and used to build its idol of absolute government control. It is indeed like the tusk of the elephant. It is sharp. It is dangerous. And it has gored millions of men in its rage through history.
Communism embraces atheism and dismisses religion as “the opiate of the masses,” a system designed by the rich and powerful to keep the poor in their place.
But Communism’s quest for a classless society is bound to fail. As Frank Zappa, ‘60s rock star, succinctly said, “Communism doesn’t work because people like to own stuff.” Furthermore, someone has to hold the money bag even in a communist-style society. And whoever holds the bag becomes not only a target for those looking on but for the subtle interior demons of pride, avarice, and self-preservation.
If there will always be the poor, then there will always be the rich. There will always be division, the haves and the have-nots, and any attempt to establish a classless society this side of heaven, particularly through the violent and godless ways of Communism, is destined to frustration and failure. – courtesy www.allaboutphilosophy.org
So essentially, Communism is an ideal world when there are no disparities amongst the people, rather a simple and undivided world where everybody gets their deserving share of daily bread. How beautiful it would be isn’t it?
It would work out exactly this way if everyone would think like one mind… which is practically is next to impossible. The biggest downfall of Communism is its creation itself, its an individuals over optimistic idea of having a world they think is better a place.
As the people and culture changes, even communism and its principle changes. The Communist rule in Bengal accept industrialism where Kerala kiss them good bye. The ever increasing wages and demands or the labours in Kerala had ring the death bell for rice fields. Agriculture will not fetch enough income for the investor after all the expenses now in Kerala. So the backbone of communism where agriculture is considered as a shoulder to shoulder affair is gone out of the window long time back…
I believe…and prefer to be practical than idealistic !
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