Category Archives: Critique

THE UK ELECTIONS 2019.

Posted on December 14, 2019 by stutteringsteps

The results of the December 12 (2019) UK elections came as a surprise to many and a shock to some. The collapse of the vote for the Labour Party was perhaps the most shocking as well, as the size of … Continue reading →

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BEGINNERS GUIDE 10.

Posted on December 9, 2019 by stutteringsteps

On Reformism. Almost from its earliest beginnings, supporters of the capitalist mode of production, recognised its many benefits to them, whilst it’s huge downsides were recognised by the majority. When capitalism reached the industrial revolution stage, it’s ‘dark satanic’ failings … Continue reading →

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BEGINNERS GUIDE 9.

Posted on November 25, 2019 by stutteringsteps

On the Nation-State. The term ‘state’ (or nation-state) is generally used to designate the various institutions, (parliaments, assemblies, legal bodies and enforcement agencies) created to govern countries. In every mode of production, representatives of the dominant class, along with their … Continue reading →

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BEGINNERS GUIDE 8.

Posted on November 11, 2019 by stutteringsteps

On Beneficial Association and Symbiosis. There is a common, pro-capitalist distortion of what occurs in nature and society. A presumption exists that it is natural for elites to dominate and for the strong to rule the weak. However, not all … Continue reading →

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BEGINNERS GUIDE – 7.

Posted on October 30, 2019 by stutteringsteps

On Alienation and Addiction. Previous beginners guides focused upon the economic structure and the ecological effects of capitalist societies. However, there are effects classed as emotional and psychological problems, which are actually bio-chemical body reactions to various stresses caused by … Continue reading →

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BEGINNERS GUIDE 6.

Posted on October 17, 2019 by stutteringsteps

On Past and Present Labour. It cannot be surprising that advocates of capitalism assert that economic production is totally dependent upon the investment of capital. Well, they would, wouldn’t they? However, that opinion advertises the superficial thinking among such apologists. … Continue reading →

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SUPPORT THE KURDS!

Posted on October 12, 2019 by stutteringsteps

Was anyone really surprised that Donald Trump, the current President of the USA removed military assets from North Syria, whilst sending more to Saudi Arabia? I wasn’t, because I didn’t buy President Trumps assertion that he wanted to disengage from … Continue reading →

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BEGINNERS GUIDE – 5.

Posted on September 24, 2019 by stutteringsteps

On capitalist Colonialism and Imperialism. Undoubtedly, colonisation and Imperial conquest occurred during the ancient Persian, Greek and later Roman civilisations. It was nothing new. However, the modern versions of these socio-economic practices need to be understood within the evolution of … Continue reading →

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BEGINNERS GUIDE – 4.

Posted on September 9, 2019 by stutteringsteps

On Finance-Capital. In beginners guide 3 (On Capitalism) the source of the profit on productive capital was traced to the surplus-labour performed by working people during an unpaid part of each working day. This unpaid surplus-labour yields a monetary value … Continue reading →

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BEGINNERS GUIDE – 2

Posted on August 6, 2019 by stutteringsteps

On Modes of Production. From the revolutionary-humanist perspective it is important to understand what is meant by a mode of production, and also what is known as the means of production. Both are important. However, clearly understanding the difference between … Continue reading →

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