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		mcpackieh on July 19, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: In the Asian Flu of 1957-58, they rejected lockdow... Marxist-Leninists often have fair and valid critique of society. Hearing them out is valuable even if you (like myself) find yourself opposed to many of their values and proposals.

theironhammer on July 19, 2023 | [–]

People forget Marx wrote a good critique of Capitalism. In the 19th Century working/living conditions for workers was bleak.

Just because his offered solution wasn't great doesn't mean his critique was wrong.

SeanLuke on July 19, 2023 | [–]

Marxists, maybe. Leninsts no.

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