In the annals of economic history, few charts have captured the essence of income inequality as poignantly as the recent visualization of American income distribution up to 2021. This chart, a vivid representation of the vast chasm between the haves and the have-nots, serves as a stark reminder of the inherent inequalities that capitalism, in its unbridled form, can perpetuate. As a complement to The Tax (Eco)System Karl Marx, in his magnum opus, Das Kapital, wrote, “Accumulation of wealth at one pole is, therefore, at the same time accumulation of misery, agony of toil, slavery, ignorance, b ..read more

The defeats inflicted on the Western world in recent decades are insurmountable without radical changes in the socio-economic system. If we think of society as an organism, the perception and the central nervous system have been pathologically altered, in parallel with numerous tumor formations, causing disrupted blood supply and kidney failure leading to intoxication and chronic necrosis. Insofar as humanity cannot rely on external intervention to simply fight for its life, it is necessary FIRST to restore the nervous system so that it can make rational, adequate decisions for its salvation ..read more

The insidious forces of neo-liberalism, market fundamentalism, and corporate greed have weaved a tapestry of deception. The truth of social relations and economic dynamics is obscured by a haze of propagandistic and biased language. The capitalist superstructure exerts influence over the cultural and intellectual life of society, shaping consciousness in a way that naturalizes the prevailing social order. However, within the human heart, a flame of indignation and an innate sense of justice persist. Despite attempts to subdue and pacify, the collective soul of humanity thrashes against the ch ..read more

In the tempestuous years following the Russian Revolution, the global labor movement found itself in unprecedented upheaval. The birth of Soviet Russia symbolized hope for millions, as the glimmering red star of communism found a place in the skies. But as history unfolded, the trajectory of the international communist movement experienced unexpected contortions, many of which were orchestrated by Joseph Stalin. The Rise of the Comintern and Stalin’s Ascendancy The establishment of the Communist International (Comintern) in 1919 was an epoch-making event, signaling the aspiration to expand the ..read more

To sustain the illusion of “justice” and “reasonableness” of the oligarchic system, the masses must be kept at a low intellectual and cultural level, along with propaganda. They must be rendered incapable of critical thinking, and moral norms must be destroyed so that human conscience does not motivate behavior. The Ideological Conflict: A Historical Recapitulation After the victory of communism at the beginning of the last century (yes, communism did NOT LOSE in the ’80s, but WON in the ’30s and ’40s: everything that the oligarchic system claimed as a product or as a label of “democracy” is ..read more

In the din and clamor of modern media, entangled in a tendentious propaganda verbal background reminiscent of George Orwell’s Newspeak, the vast majority of people live under the murky illusion of the “legality” and “justification” of the established modern socio-economic order. Contemporary social reality is presented to the growing generation in the same way that material reality is presented to them. At the core of this distortion is the deification of the market economy, an unwarranted elevation of the capitalist system to a law of nature. The Language of Capitalism: In “1984,” George Orwe ..read more

In the capitalist paradigm, the division of labor and the distribution of income are profoundly disconnected from the social utility and intrinsic value of work. It is often unquestioned why a janitor, integral to the hygienic functioning of an organization, receives compensation so disparately low compared to a director who oversees the company’s strategies. Both roles are essential, and yet the socio-economic structures relegate the janitor to an inferior status. This paper seeks to dissect this phenomenon and present a comprehensive, dialectical analysis of this capitalist contradiction. Sk ..read more

The paradox of human existence lies in our pursuit of sustenance and survival, juxtaposed against a complex web of socio-economic mechanisms that often appears contrary to the essential requirements of life. This intricate mosaic paints a picture where the vast majority of humanity seems engaged in pursuits that extend far beyond the necessities of existence: food, oxygen, water, and warmth. In probing this enigmatic conundrum, we uncover a labyrinthine structure of capitalist norms and practices that not only overshadows the real needs of people but often functions as a self-defeating system ..read more

The current state of global capitalism, with its marked concentration of wealth and power, has spurred new debates and dialogues about alternatives to the economic status quo. One such alternative proposes the radical restructuring of business organizations through a process of nationalization, fragmentation, and democratized governance. This vision seeks to address issues of inequality, worker alienation, and inefficiencies stemming from third-party intermediaries. Below, we explore the nuances of this proposition, focusing on its potential benefits and challenges. Nationalization Nationaliz ..read more