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NOTE: We will be talking exclusively about Marxist critique of capitalism, and therefore, the basic ideas of communism. We will not be talking about the philosophical implications, but just the economic ideas he discussed in Das Kapital Volume 1. I do not claim my understanding of Marx as absolute, or even anywhere near it. Please feel free to read the original texts and come to your own interpretations. We will proceed in the following way: 1. First, what he proposed. 2. The explanation for his proposals according to the Marxist perspective. PART 1: Firstly, what he proposed: 1. All land, factories, and means of production BELONG TO THE PEOPLE , to all the people and not to the few. 2. That the conversion of capital and hoarding be stopped. 3. Absolute equal rights for all. 4. Profits AS THEFT be stopped. 5. That to each will be given ACCORDING TO WHAT THEY PRODUCE . 6. That renting be banned. Quick clarifications (YOU CAN SKIP THIS IF YOU WANT AND...

PROLOGUE: Propoganda: The use of media to shape the ideas of the viewer/reader/audience/consumer to suit a political agenda. Parable: A short, succinct didactic story, usually with a simple narrative, used to explain a philosophical concept. What I shall be presenting are neo-parables exploring the problems plaguing the world today. They will be presented in an elementary, simple to understand, format that will no doubt have its problems and fallacies. However, it is not propaganda. I shall openly declared I am a left-leaning writer, and a believer of liberal ideas (not to be confused with liberalism). I am intensely anti-right-wing, and my prime belief in life is that all people are equal, and none superior to another. I shall be putting up the idea to be explored at the START of every parable such that one understands its intent before one reads it, thus ensuring one is not unduly influenced by anything the parable says. I have also declared my political inclinations. Theref...