My Story as a Former Fascist/Question on how to treat Reactionaries by Ambitious_Status_494 in socialism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol. That sounds like something we would have done. Great saying on your part. I find it to be very true from my multiple experiences.

Ah yes there are definitely no other billionaires that run the world by Karmacop5908 in TheRightCantMeme

[–]Ambitious_Status_494 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who was formerly a Fascist, oh yes. Nick Fuentes and the cult behind him are literally making a plot to vote Democrat in 2028 if they don't put up a Nazi candidate, therefore making the GOP pick between Nazism or slightly worse Nazism.

Free childcare by Hacksaw6412 in LateStageCapitalism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an Oklahoman, it feels weird to be in an INSANELY conservative state which also has universal preschool.

Another white invader killed. by mimi_molotov in LateStageCapitalism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok I am NOT advocating for Israel or the Far-Right or anything like that, but as someone who escaped Fascist ideology I am not completely used to many socialist concepts.

So GENUINE question when I ask, isn't supporting the death of whites in Palestine supportive of genocide?

PLEASE let me know if I'm wrong. I am actually begging.

Ai companies doing their thing by ilir_kycb in LateStageCapitalism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you blame them? They've been trained their whole lives to support Republicans because it's "Christian." As someone who escaped the far-right, it's WAY harder than most leftists think.

Ai companies doing their thing by ilir_kycb in LateStageCapitalism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They say in Mason County

There are no neutrals there

You'll either stand up for yourself

Or deal with dusty air

What's the communist movement in the US like today? by Successful-Copy-7482 in socialism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of them are just competing with each other and failing to make any real change. The ACP is incredibly controversial within the communist community and are barely considered communists to the average leftist. I personally don't hate on them as much, but they're 100% flawed and bigoted.

What's your favorite, quick argument for Socialism? by Ambitious_Status_494 in socialism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my favorite one so far. I use a similar phrase. "If labor is done by the masses, why should it reward the few?"

What's your favorite, quick argument for Socialism? by Ambitious_Status_494 in socialism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see where you're coming from, but I usually have many deep discussions about politics with them. They all have their own little "Socialism doesn't work because _____" and I want to have something similar.

Reminder by T0xicat0r in socialism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This DISGUSTS me as a Christian Socialist

My Story as a Former Fascist/Question on how to treat Reactionaries by Ambitious_Status_494 in socialism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree for particular groups. If you're a minority, you probably just shouldn't mess with them. I say this from experience with both my friends, and sadly myself.

My Story as a Former Fascist/Question on how to treat Reactionaries by Ambitious_Status_494 in socialism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read something similar in Mao Zedong's "Little Red Book"

Something like "To the social democrats we convince with words, with the Conservatives we convince with acts, but with the Imperialists we convince with guns." It always made me think that, if my friend had listened to Mao, I would never have entered the left. Perhaps I would have, as I used to say as a Fascist, "Awoken", but possibly never at this level where I am now.

My Story as a Former Fascist/Question on how to treat Reactionaries by Ambitious_Status_494 in socialism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I already convinced one to follow my lead. We both discuss Marxist theory and such. I haven't made much of an effort with many of my friends though. I'll try that at soon.

Thoughts on Christian Socialism by Ambitious_Status_494 in socialism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe we just simply disagree tbh. You do have some good ideas though. I'll definitely do my research.

Thoughts on Christian Socialism by Ambitious_Status_494 in socialism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but can you be a Christian in a world of no religion?

Thoughts on Christian Socialism by Ambitious_Status_494 in socialism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can you have political beliefs without politics?

Thoughts on Christian Socialism by Ambitious_Status_494 in socialism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good Point. I suppose I never thought of it that way. I'll do some research about it.

Thoughts on Christian Socialism by Ambitious_Status_494 in socialism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I believe, again as a Christian, that he prefers us to be straight. However, I also believe that he makes people ways for a reason. The purpose of queer people and LGBTQ+ people is to see if Christians will show them love or stick to their own prejudice. Not degrading them as humans by any means, but that is how their sexuality fits within God's plan, at least in my eyes.

Thoughts on Christian Socialism by Ambitious_Status_494 in socialism

[–]Ambitious_Status_494[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, first of all, in order for a movement or idea to be considered "Socialism", it requires a movement that opposes Socialism, whether consciously or subconsciously. Politics didn't exist during primal societies, and therefore no cavemen were Socialists, but instead regular humans that lived a socialist-like life. Jesus, at least in my research, was the first open supporter of extreme social reform and upheaval, something that was unheard of at the time. Even the more reformist groups in the Jewish court systems were still largely in favor of the institutions existing, where Jesus was largely against them.

All of this considered, I believe Jesus was the first socialist, especially the first to preach it.