Ten step Program

"The proletariat will use its political supremacy to wrest, by degree, all capital from the bourgeoisie, to centralize all instruments of production in the hands of the state, i.e., of the proletariat organized as the ruling class; and to increase the total productive forces as rapidly as possible." That was said by Karl Marx, in The Communist Manifesto, More or less, redistribute wealth and property through government control. Now, recently some have taken offense to me saying Senator Obama is a Marxist/socialist. One person even said, "Having socialist ideals doesn't make some one a socialist." Really? isn't that the whole idea, you're views make your ideals and your ideals shape your views, and more to the point, he holds many, not a few, of these views. Below is a "how to" list from Karl Marx of turning a capitolist country into a communist country. Notice how many of these are supported by Senator Obama. And, I also have some friends who believe both McCain and Obama are socialist, while I do disagree; I believe Obama is all the way there and McCain is just leaning that way.

1. Abolition of property in land and application of all rents of land to public purposes.

This would be public housing, although it does not yet apply to all land. Something supported by Senator Obama, as well many other Democrats and Republicans, including Senator McCain do a lesser degree.

2. A heavy progressive or graduated income tax.

An income tax that makes the rich pay more than the poor? Senator Obama is leading the pack on this one, although Senator McCain wants it, to a lesser degree.

3. Abolition of all rights of inheritance.

This would be the so called "Death Tax". Senator Obama supports it, Senator McCain does not.

4. Confiscation of the property of all emigrants and rebels.

No one is supporting this on a large scale, yet, but it does happen when people break the law, many of which should not exist, but they do.

5. Centralization of credit in the banks of the state, by means of a national bank with state capital and an exclusive monopoly.

Bail out! Yep, both candidates supported this in the bailout package when they decided the government should take partial ownership in the banks.

6. Centralization of the means of communication and transport in the hands of the state.

This may be the next part of the bailout, what with the airlines coming on tough times, many people speculate they may be next in line for at least partial government ownership. Luckily we have gone the other way with communication, breaking up the government monopoly on the telephone system, but who knows what the future holds.

7. Extension of factories and instruments of production owned by the state; the bringing into cultivation of waste lands, and the improvement of the soil generally in accordance with a common plan.

Government growth and environmental protection, farm subsidies. Senator Obama is definatly the front runner on this one, although Senator McCain isn't far behind.

8. Equal obligation of all to work. Establishment of industrial armies, especially for agriculture.

Unions! Senator Obama is right there on this one.

9. Combination of agriculture with manufacturing industries; gradual abolition of all the distinction between town and country by a more equable distribution of the populace over the country.

No one seems on board this one, although the left wants it the other way around, all the rural areas should act like the cities, does that count? If so, then that's another point for Senator Obama.

10. Free education for all children in public schools. Abolition of children's factory labor in its present form. Combination of education with industrial production, etc.

Ok, no one wants child labour, but who in this election is calling for more free education? Well, both, while Senator McCain wants competition among the schools Senator Obama wants more money for the schools, oh and he wants cheaper continuing education, most likey more free rides to be given out as well. I'd say point Senator Obama.