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Originally posted by G. Adams@Sep 4 2003, 10:19 PM
Civilisations began on the extreme right. A single individual held total power, typically in the form of absolutist monarchies. These were then reigned in by lords and aristocrats, limiting the power of kings. |
I would argue that civilization began with communism. Evidence suggests that patriarchal tribes using violence and genocide prevailed, thus history as we know it. The next 25 yrs will shed more light on whether communism is a viable model. Although Marx and Engel's model of communism essentially erradicates religion, I believe that is one of the factors that has caused modern attempts to fail. That would probably be better for another thread.