Vol. I
Welcome to the Anti Capitalist Discussion Thread (ACDT), a thread for Anti Capitalists of all shapes and sizes to discuss issues and matters related to Socialism, and Anti-Capitalism. This is a thread designed as space for those who oppose Capitalism and support its abolition, whether they be revolutionary or reformist, Marxist or Anarchist! Whilst the vast majority of Anti-Capitalists are Leftist, right wing Anti-Capitalists like distributionists are more than welcome! If anyone wishes to learn more about anti-Capitalism, then this is also the place to ask! This thread is not designed to be a Socialist vs Capitalist thread. For more broad Leftist discussion , or for those of a pro-Capitalist nature who wish to debate general Leftism, the LWDT is available.
Typical topics that may be discussed include.
-Related Anti-Capitalist Philosophy.
-Anti Capitalist Literature and thinkers.
-What does the future hold?
-Debates on the ins and outs of specific Anti Capitalist ideologies. Leninism or Trotskyism? Socialism or Distributism?
-Debates on relevant Social issues and how they should be handled under a post Capitalist society?
-Reform or revolution? What methods should be followed and how should Capitalism be abolished?
-Memes.
A poll has been added with varying different options as to how you may propose a post-Capitalist society is organised. I've allowed more than one option as its common anti-Capitalists will support more than one (A Leninist will support State Planning as a transition to higher stage Communism for example).
Please read if you're a noob and are here to learn
Many misconceptions exist about various Anti-Capitalist movements, especially Socialism which is the largest and includes Communism. A good FAQ is this one which explains some of the basics. Here are some basic definitions.
Socialism: An umbrella term used to describe social ownership of the means of production. Social ownership can include common ownership, state ownership or collective ownership. "Socialism" can also refer to an intermediate and transitional form of society between capitalism and communism featuring a Dictatorship of the Proletariat (sometimes referred to as "lower" or "the first phase of" communism.
Communism: A term describing a stateless, classless, moneyless society with common ownership of the means of production. "Communism" can also describe the revolutionary movement to create such a society.
Capitalism: An economic system and ideology based upon private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit. Characteristics central to capitalism include private property, capital accumulation, wage labor, voluntary exchange, a price system and competitive markets.In a capitalist market economy, decision-making and investment are determined by the owners of the means of production in financial and capital markets, whereas prices and the distribution of goods and services are mainly determined by competition in goods and services markets.