[JoshBB]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

I beg to differ, the concept of nationalisation is a communist one, implemented by communist parties around the world. The fact that it is taken up by more mainstream parties, doesn't change that basic principle.

Well, then I guess most UK citizens are communists if thats how you define the ideology. You can't drag down the concept of nationalisation by saying it's communism, that's one word which if it means having NHS, would theoretically make it a good thing.

I am not a proponent of communism, it does not work imo. If I thought Corbyn was communist then I wouldn't be backing him.

Also just because nationalisation has been used within communist governments (although there haven't been many), doesn't make it that in principle. It's ridiculous. That's like saying because the Nazis used book-burnings, that it makes burning books a nazi concept.. not at all.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by JoshBB

Well, then I guess most UK citizens are communists if thats how you define the ideology. You can't drag down the concept of nationalisation by saying it's communism, that's one word which if it means having NHS, would theoretically make it a good thing.

I am not a proponent of communism, it does not work imo. If I thought Corbyn was communist then I wouldn't be backing him.

Also just because nationalisation has been used within communist governments (although there haven't been many), doesn't make it that in principle. It's ridiculous. That's like saying because the Nazis used book-burnings, that it makes burning books a nazi concept.. not at all.

I'm sorry Josh BB, but your argument is 'Strawman'. BitOnTheSlide did NOT "drag down the concept of nationalisation by saying it's communism" - he clearly stated that;

"nationalising things is typical behaviour of a communist government"

which it is.

[JoshBB]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

I'm sorry Josh BB, but your argument is 'Strawman'. BitOnTheSlide did NOT "drag down the concept of nationalisation by saying it's communism" - he clearly stated that;

"nationalising things is typical behaviour of a communist government"

which it is.

Okay well, nationalising things is typical behaviour of a communist government. Yes, that's true. If we're not referring to Corbyn's policies then idk why the communist thing was brought up though if not to say he's a communist.

Unless it's just a little political fun fact

[billy123]

Originally Posted by JoshBB

Okay well, nationalising things is typical behaviour of a communist government. Yes, that's true. If we're not referring to Corbyn's policies then idk why the communist thing was brought up though if not to say he's a communist.

Unless it's just a little political fun fact

this is comedy gold. But also a little frightening that some young people think like this.
Josh what is it that frightens you about people working together to build a better society? and how on earth did you manage to equate that to Communism?