What is a liberal?
Dear Commie: What is liberalism and what’s the difference between liberals and socialists? Continue reading What is a liberal?
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How do I vote in this hellscape election?
Dear Commie, My absentee ballot arrived and I can hardly bring myself to look at it. I know that Donald Trump is a POS monster from hell, but unlike my liberal friends I am unable to delude myself into thinking … Continue reading How do I vote in this hellscape election?
Are Small Businesses Better?
Contradictory elements make small business an interesting problem for socialists, and as a result of these elements, small business owners face a choice of allegiances when conflict heats up between the working class and the big capitalists. Continue reading Are Small Businesses Better?
A Forever Losing Streak?
The things socialists have done to help build the movement and see past the confines of the present day have been beautiful, inspirational, and actually effective. Continue reading A Forever Losing Streak?
Dear Not Commie
This edition of Dear Commie is actually a back-and-forth between comrades about use of the word “commie.” Warmest thanks to Chuck of Rock River DSA for his willingness to share his thoughts with Red Madison. Dear Comrades, I was pleased … Continue reading Dear Not Commie
European History: Who Cares?
Dear Commie, Why is everyone obsessed with 19th and early 20th century European politics and should I care even a little? Sincerely, Over the Eurocentrism Dear Understandably Over It, Should you care? Yes. Before I explain why this history matters, … Continue reading European History: Who Cares?
Socialists vs Progressives
Dear Commie, What makes socialists different from super progressives? Yours, Figuring it Out Dear Figuring it Out, The big difference between a socialist and a progressive is that while socialists and progressives may want some of the same things in … Continue reading Socialists vs Progressives
Bourgeoisie?
Dear Commie, How do you pronounce bourgeois? What’s up with this word? Thanks, Bad with Words Dear Bad with Words, “Bourgeois” is pronounced like boo-jwah. Maybe you’ve heard someone call something expensive “bougie”? Same thing. It comes from the word … Continue reading Bourgeoisie?
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