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Communism vs. Facism August 24, 2011 10:38 am Jody

While it is not my intent to create ire, I realize that it appears I am playing devil’s advocate.

However, certain definitions of broad stroke terms are often misunderstood by one another.

I would really like to know how the Zoners define these two terms.

Thank you.

  • A very interesting subject, my personal definition for each is: Communism - An economic philosophy based on common ownership of ... by FrankC 2011-08-25 13:36:00
    • EDIT: Actually, Frank, that wasn't bad. Not bad at all! I said too much, and Tom said nothing at all. by ER 2011-08-25 16:19:57
      • Heh, because the subject is so interesting to me I came very close to writing a cut and paste essay ... by FrankC 2011-08-25 17:29:06
        • What's a "cut and paste essay"? An essay with many quotations from authorities inserted in it? Humor me, I've ... by ER 2011-08-25 18:48:04
          • In this case my reference to cut and paste was referring to it being so long I would do it ... by FrankC 2011-08-25 23:07:06
            • The MSWord trick is a good one, particularly when one wrong keystroke on my old AT board can wipe an ... by TB 2011-08-26 08:48:24
    • Start with the fundamental principles and ideas and the rest falls into line. You can cut through quite a ... by TB 2011-08-24 12:02:21
      • I'm not going to attempt to answer that question because there are many different answers. No one really has ... by ER 2011-08-24 11:31:36

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