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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)

submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by Dort_Owl@hexbear.net to c/doomer@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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[–] GoodGuyWithACat@hexbear.net 25 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Russia had barely broken out of feudalism by 1917. China was 90% or more illiterate peasants divided by warlords. Cuba was essentially under plantation slavery with a mafia regime in Havana.

You too, I imagine, once had a bleak misunderstanding of communism. Most people know there's are problem and know the problem is the wealth disparity, it's our job to help them understand why.

[–] Dort_Owl@hexbear.net 17 points 1 day ago

You're 100% correct. thanks heart-sickle