Why do people think that Communism was a noble idea?

Question

Is a dictatorship of the Proletariat any better than any other kind?

Well I never said it was, or that everyone thought that way, but you cannot deny that some people thought and still think that, but seeing as I cannot ask the 100 million people who died, I will ask you. Thank you for your answer though, It was fair, I hope I didnt insult you.

I know their has never been a true communist state, but I am speaking solely of the idea of one.

I disagree, or at least Karl Marx did, from my understanding you are correct in saying, communism could be introduced in a democracy, it was never likely, Marx advocated armed revolution, and the slaughter of those who disagree with his model, I dont think he ever had democracy in mind, at least not until the opponents where eliminated.

Answer 1

Well, i think that some people had issues with the distrution of wealth. You look at a guy with nothing and you say, hey, you can have a bit more, but it may take force.

Dictatorship of the prot was supposed to be temporary. Truth was it was kind of permanent and the wealthy simply got replaced by a new elite of "have mores", those connected with the new establishment.

Answer 2

Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels are credited with popularizing the idea of communism (marxism). They observed that in industrialized nations a handful of rich people owned the means of production (factories etc.). The people (you and I) had to work for them (the monopoly man) to earn just barely a living wage. The output of the factories was sold and all the extra money made after paying the workers (you and I) they (the monopoly man) kept the profits for himself even though he did not do any work just because he owned the factory. The idea of marxism/communism that is noble is that the people own the means of production and distribute wealth to themselves, to the people how are actually doing the work. The politics of communism in fact have very little to do with what communism actually is- an economic model. A communism could just as easily be a democracy like the united states of America. The nobel ideal is that a lucky few would not get rich by subjugating the rest of the population through wage slavery and other means.

Answer 3

Communism is a noble idea, but noble ideas do not always have practical applications.

Dictatorship of the proletariat (lower social classes) was intended to be a temporary transition period between capitalism and a classless, stateless communist society. It was believed that, in time, the "masses" would transition to a higher level in which they cared more for the greater good than they cared for themselves and their families. But in the USSR, even after several generations, the transition was never accomplished. As it turned out, this was another noble, but even more impractical idea.

For communism to work, the majority of the people must be in a bleak, hopeless situation, i.e., communism must be an improvement. Even then, as their situation improves--even under communism--people are still concerned more for themselves than they are for the greater good which, in effect, works against the system that improved their situation in the first place.

The moral of the story: You cannot change human nature.

Answer 4

Communism believes practically the opposite of capitalism and promotes a classless society. Its basically a rebellion against upper classes that used to exist more in the past than today. It was probably more appropriate to the time it was raised in the mid 1800's as a rebellion against the ruling classes.

Communists believe in:
No land ownership
No inheritance
Progressive income tax
Universal education,
Centralized & controlled communication
Controlled Transportation
Production owned by the state
No Religion
Allegiance to the state.
Everything owned by the state.
Punish those against the state.

Answer 5

Real communism is supposed to be a classless egalitarian society. Everyone is equal and shares in the means of production. Everyone 'In theory" contributes equally. This will NEVER happen on a large scale and all large scale tries at communism have ended up as dictatorships so it seems like a bad idea. There are small communes in Israel though, that have worked.

Answer 6

That is a complex question, maybe you should ask the 100 million people who were killed in the name of communism if it was a noble idea.

You are right it is just another form of dictatorship.

Answer 7

communism has never actually been in effect. The U.S.S.R. was a socialist society, not communist...so no one's actually sure if it would work.

But then again...everyone knows it wouldn't, because there is too much corruption in the world, and every chance everyone gets to get ahead they take, even through evil ways.

Answer 8

It is.

But, remember, there has never been a Communist state in existence. Many have called themselves such, but they have all been dictatorships.

Answer 9

Because they don't understand human nature. They think that people will work, even though they are guaranteed whatever they need. It doesn't work that way.

They think that their government leaders will just whither away once they have power. Government attracts people who want power. Giving them unlimited power ensure your enslavement.

Answer 10

Because they are the stupid ignorant masses that it appeals to.
And you are right it only leads to mob rule and ruthless rulers.