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How are we supposed to get anywhere when most westerners don't even know what communism and capitalism are? (hexbear.net)
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It's 2026 and people still say shit like "communism is when government does a thing so the US army doing bad shit isn't capitalism actually!"

I know this probably isn't helpful to say but sometimes I wonder if it's even possible to reach people politically when peoples understanding is so warped and confused. How do we fight against such a giant flow of ignorance and propaganda?

It feels like an impossible task when people don't even know what words mean.

I really appreciate and respect people who continue to try and educate people on these things because they must have the patience of a saint to not get burnt out.

EDIT: man, you guys are giving me such detailed answers that I totally don't deserve. Thank you, and sorry for my initial defeatism.

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[–] NephewAlphaBravo@hexbear.net 32 points 1 day ago (1 children)

sankara-bass As revolutionaries, we don't have the right to say we are tired of explaining. We must never stop explaining. We know that when the people understand, they cannot help but follow us.

[–] DoctimusLime@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

This is beautiful, well said! Can I ask you what are some of your influences? I just really like your words here so would appreciate if you could share your fav channels/thinkers Etc or anything.

Long live those who speak truth to power!

[–] purpleworm@hexbear.net 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

As the emote attempted to indicate, he's quoting Thomas Sankara.

[–] DoctimusLime@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 21 hours ago

Ah I see cheers