The following is the second part of Stopping Socialism’s “Why Marx’s Socialism Is Evil” article. The first part of the article is available by clicking here. Gambling According to a 2013 study of moral attitudes by the Pew Research Center, 24 percent of Americans say they believe gambling is “morally […]
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Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series covering the moral case against socialism. To read the articles in order and to learn more about the case against socialism, go here: https://stoppingsocialism.com/the-moral-case-against-socialism/ Perhaps the best argument socialists make about their political beliefs is that few people in the modern […]
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series covering the moral case against socialism. To read the articles in order and to learn more about the case against socialism, go here: https://stoppingsocialism.com/the-moral-case-against-socialism/ Winston Churchill, one of the twentieth century’s most important and influential leaders, once said in a speech […]
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series covering the moral case against socialism. To read the articles in order and to learn more about the case against socialism, go here: https://stoppingsocialism.com/the-moral-case-against-socialism/ In previous articles, I went to great lengths to show why socialism is highly immoral, but it’s […]
Nazi Germany (1933 to 1945) Despite popular belief that Nazi Germany was on the far-right side of the political spectrum, it is an unequivocal fact that the Nazis were socialists who preached a collectivist vision, opposed free-market capitalism, detested individualism, rejected private property rights and wealth accumulation, and sought to […]
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series covering the moral case against socialism. To read the articles in order and to learn more about the case against socialism, go here: https://stoppingsocialism.com/the-moral-case-against-socialism/ Before I can make the case that Marx’s socialism is immoral, I must first explain what I […]
Socialism is the most radical, dangerous, destructive idea in the history of human civilization. I really do believe that, and it’s the core reason Donald Kendal and I founded StoppingSocialism.com in 2018. But, unfortunately, not everyone agrees with us, and most are not willing to take the time to read […]
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series covering the moral case against socialism. To read the articles in order and to learn more about the case against socialism, go here: https://stoppingsocialism.com/the-moral-case-against-socialism/ One of the most significant signs displaying how little the public in the West knows about socialism […]
Earlier in May, Glenn Beck and the team at The Blaze asked me to travel to their studios in Dallas, Texas to participate in an absolutely remarkable socialism TV special. (See video below for free.) Although I played a very small role in the presentation (and thus deserve virtually no […]
Venezuela was one of the richest countries in the world during the middle of the 20th century, due in large part to its oil deposits. However, when oil prices began to plummet during the 1980s, the Venezuelan economy experienced a significant downturn. This economic crisis led to widespread popular discontent, […]
In 1975, Pol Pot and the Communist Party of Kampuchea (CPK)—also known as the Khmer Rouge—overthrew the Cambodian Khmer Republic after a five-year civil war. What ensued was perhaps the most depraved and horrific period of repression in the history of socialism, beyond that of Mao’s China or Stalin’s Soviet […]
On January 1, 1959, Fidel Castro wrested control of Cuba from the Western-backed dictator Fulgencio Batista. Batista had seized control of Cuba—with the support of the United States—in 1952, canceling elections and spawning a dissident movement with Fidel and his brother Raul at its head. The two brothers and their […]
Of all of the socialist and communist despots in history, Mao Zedong is responsible for the greatest amount of human suffering and death. Mao’s journey to prominence began with his leadership role in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the 1920s and 1930s, during which he led a guerrilla warfare […]
From 1910 to 1945, the Korean peninsula, bordered by China to the west and Russia to the north, was occupied by the Japanese Empire, which committed atrocious war crimes upon the Korean people. Following the defeat and unconditional surrender of Japan at the conclusion of World War II, the Korean […]
From 1917 to 1923, Russia was embroiled in a long and bloody civil war known as the Bolshevik Revolution, from which the communist Bolsheviks emerged victorious under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin and other leading communist figures such as Joseph Stalin and Leon Trotsky. They renamed Russia the Soviet Union, […]
Conservative commentator and think tank research fellow Justin Haskins explains what Karl Marx’s socialism is and briefly outlines some of socialism’s biggest flaws. Haskins is the founder of StoppingSocialism.com and the author of Socialism Is Evil: The Moral Case Against Marx’s Radical Dream. To learn more about socialism, read Justin […]
In essence, The Communist Manifesto has become the contemporary guidebook for socialism because it has been used throughout the 20th and 21st centuries to justify bloody socialist revolutions and the formation of socialist regimes. The Communist Manifesto begins with: “The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class […]
Socialism at a Glance: A Resource for Anyone Interested in Learning the Truth Behind Socialist Ideology A growing number of people throughout the world, especially younger generations, now believe that socialism is a viable political, economic, and social model. This is particularly true in the United States, where there has […]
Throughout the 20th century, socialism has caused mass poverty wherever and whenever it has been implemented. On the other hand, during the same period, capitalism has an untarnished track record of increasing prosperity and creating a better standard of living for everyone. There are several reasons to account for the […]
Backed by dozens of progressive groups and congressional Democrats, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday reintroduced legislation designed to tackle both the affordable housing crisis and the climate emergency. The New York Democrat and Vermont Independent are leading the renewed fight for the Green New Deal […]
Major corporations are pushing to implement DEI (“diversity, equity and inclusion”) policies, and familiarity breeds contempt. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that just 25% of American Adults think diversity, equity, and inclusion programs make companies better. (To see survey question wording, click here.) DEI policies seek to promote […]
The Constitution became the latest historic item to be targeted by climate protesters on Wednesday after two protesters dumped red powder on the document’s case. The National Archives said the protesters were immediately detained after the incident, which occurred around 2:30 p.m., and they are recommending the culprits be prosecuted […]
Statists insist on using affirmative actions and other government “help” for protected groups despite of the failures of such methods to achieve their stated goals. To disassociate themselves from their past failures, statists seem to prefer to change the name of their group (e.g., progressives, socialists, communists, fascists) or even […]
Observing political activities of students and professors, some modern critics of universities ask what has happened to our great universities. This question implies that university education system worked well in the past. However, many university problems are old. In Passenger to Frankfurt published in 1970, the all-time best-selling author Agatha […]
As politicians such as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) spout socialistic rhetoric and promote disastrous policies, Glenn Beck provides a powerful message about America’s past, present, and future. The following presentation was delivered at The Heartland Institute’s 35th Anniversary Benefit Dinner in October 2019 in suburban […]
Argentina’s President Javier Milei was en route by commercial jet to the World Economic Forum in Davos in Switzerland on Tuesday, taking selfies with passengers on board and criticizing what he called the event’s “socialist agenda.” The trip marks the right-wing Milei’s first overseas tour since he took office last […]
Before working at U.S. universities for more than twenty years, I spent twenty years in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). Having this experience, I find it disturbing that the incentives that state university administrators face in the U.S. resemble more those faced by bureaucrats in the USSR than […]
Over the past few years, there has been an increase in major companies waving their virtue flag of wokeism. In one way, it seems that these companies are bringing about inclusivity and helping spread the cause of giving everyone a chance to succeed. It seems completely commendable; it could also […]
The South Carolina State Library (SCSL) has ended its affiliation with the American Library Association (ALA), citing political bias. This decision came after the ALA elected Emily Drabinski, who has publicly identified herself as a “Marxist lesbian,” to lead the organization in 2022. Drabinski expressed her intent to use her […]
The mission of a university is to discover truth and transmit that essential knowledge to future generations. That has been achieved by what we call in the West the Socratic Dialogue — that is, ferreting out what is good, true, and beautiful by testing ideas in an academic setting. None […]
Burbank, California Mayor Konstantine Anthony recently shared his radical views on policing and capitalism, indicating his support for Marxism, societal revolution, abolishing the police, and eliminating the prison system. Known for his recent controversial appearance at a Democratic fundraiser where he was spanked by a drag queen, Anthony is now […]
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has reportedly listed her fiancé, Riley Roberts, as her “spouse” on several disclosure forms filed with the House Ethics Committee, despite not being legally married. This information, initially reported by the Washington Free Beacon, pertains to overseas travel between 2022 and 2023. The House Ethics Committee […]
American Library Association (ALA) President Emily Drabinski stirred controversy with her statements at the Socialism 2023 conference in Chicago. Known for identifying herself as a “Marxist lesbian,” Drabinski advocated for public schools and libraries to become “sites of socialist organizing.” The conference also included panels on abolishing the nuclear family, […]
George Soros is funding a new school called the W.E.B. Du Bois Movement School for Abolition & Reconstruction, which, according to its website, is designed to appeal to “aspiring revolutionaries and abolitionists of all ages and backgrounds who want to acquire the analytical tools and practical skills necessary to set […]
Microsoft has recently detected a network of social media accounts, suspected to be controlled by the Chinese, which are employing artificial intelligence (AI) technology to impersonate American voters and spread propaganda with the aim of influencing U.S. politics. The detected network is similar to past operations linked to the Chinese […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has embarked on a “sweeping, historic” tax enforcement initiative using artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies to more effectively identify tax evaders. The new technology-driven enforcement is aimed at higher-earning Americans and large corporations, with a promise not to increase audit rates for those […]
In general, democratic socialism is defined as the combination of a socialist economic approach with a democratically elected government. Unlike Marxist-Leninist socialism, as practiced in the Soviet Union, Cuba, and China, which relies upon a highly centralized, “planned” economy and one-party state, democratic socialism espouses a more moderate socialist economic […]
Signs of an economic retrenchment in the United States are multiplying. The federal government and Federal Reserve are suppressing the production of goods and services by the private sector, which will decrease economic output and the national quality of life as measured in economic terms. The latest sign of an […]
Numerous prominent corporations have taken big hits to their bottom lines and stock prices this year in the wake of political controversies they have brought on themselves with woke and sexual agendas. Leftists used to mock censorship complaints by saying, “Build your own Twitter if you don’t like it!” They […]
Although nobody knows the exact date socialism was invented as a political-economic philosophy, there is general agreement that the idea of collective ownership of resources dates back to some of the earliest civilizations. Antiquity For example, some historians argue that ancient Egypt engaged in what they call theocratic […]
Human nature is complicated, as humans often have conflicting traits and characteristics. However, if we boil human nature down to its most basic element, we can say with a high degree of certainty that humans tend to act in their own self-interest. Self-Interest While it is absolutely true […]
Tim Hernandez, a former teacher from Colorado known for his Marxist beliefs, has been elected to fill an open seat in the state’s House of Representatives. This follows a selection by a committee of Democrats after the incumbent, Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, was elected to the Denver City Council. Hernandez’s election is […]
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is facing heavy criticism from leftist organizations over its recent rejection of numerous environmental, social, and governance (ESG) shareholder proposals. After attracting criticism from conservative figures for supporting the ESG agenda, it is now being attacked by Democratic officials who are alarmed at its […]
The state of Texas has reportedly ended its association with the American Library Association (ALA) following the election of a self-described “Marxist lesbian” as its president. Republican Texas State Rep. Brian Harrison disclosed on August 17 that the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) will not renew its affiliation […]
Entrepreneur, biotech mogul, and presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has made headlines with his remarks about President Joe Biden during a recent event in Atlanta, in which Ramaswamy asserted that Biden isn’t “really the person running the country.” Elaborating further, Ramaswamy emphasized that the “cancer that lies beneath [Biden]” is the […]
A recent study by the University of East Anglia has found that OpenAI’s ChatGPT has a strong liberal bias, with results showing a “significant and systemic political bias toward Democrats in the U.S., Lula [Brazil’s leftist president] in Brazil, and the Labour Party in the U.K.” Although questions about ChatGPT’s […]
Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) campaign committee, the Friends of Bernie Sanders, transferred $200,000 to the Sanders Institute, a nonprofit founded by his wife, Jane O’Meara Sanders, and stepson, David Driscoll. The payments were made in two equal tranches of $100,000 each in January and March, as revealed by filings with […]
Allianz, a prominent German insurance company, recently withdrew from the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA), one of the top global industry consortiums focused upon achieving net zero carbon dioxide emissions goals by 2050. Allianz Chief Financial Officer Giulio Terzariol expressed concerns over legal implications, emphasizing the responsibility to its shareholders. “We […]