the push towards Socialism in the West

[RandyPNW]

I think that the push towards Socialism is using "Climate Change" to advance the idea that the elite can best redistribute natural resources, and money, to those who are disadvantaged or irresponsible. In the end, it secures, permanently, the place of this elite in power. And in the process, human creativity is stifled, and prosperity diminished for all but the few who rule.

From Mark Levin's book, "American Marxism:"
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A common theme and, therefore, significant problem respecting too many social activists and self-proclaimed revolutionaries is their utter ignorance about matters in which they are passionately, if not violently, committed. "Conservationism regards the existing supply of economically useable natural resources as nature-given," writes Reiseman, "rather than as the product of human intelligence and its corollary, capital accumulation. It does not see that what nature provides is, for all practical purposes, an infinite supply of matter and energy, which human intelligence can progressively master, in the process creating a steadily increasing supply of economically useable natural resources... Having no conception of the role of human intelligence in the creation of economically useable natural resources, and confusing the present supply with all the natural resources present in nature, the conservationists naively believe that every act of production that consumes natural resources is an act of impoverishment, using up an allegedly priceless, irreplaceable treasure of nature. On this basis, they conclude that the pursuit of self-interest by individuals under economic freedom leads to the wanton consumption of mankind's irreplaceable natural heritage, with no regard for the needs of future generations."
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In short form, the world is big enough to support unlimited growth. To treat the world as a natural resource that is "running out" is a ruse, to put an enlightened elite in power. "Redistribution" is the buzzword used by this elite to solicit the support of an ignorant public.

[Fenris]

Yup it's Marxism. I've heard of them being called "watermelons" : Green on the outside, red on the inside.

[RabbiKnife]

 

[RandyPNW]

Why are you shocked? You seem to have a good sense of humor. That's the direction my world is turning.... Take care...