Weston, F. (2020). Biden’s win is no victory for the working class: The US needs a workers’ party! | United States | Americas. Web.
Weston explains that the USA still faces caste, which needs to be levelled by a strong political party. He explains that it connects the two presidents, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, on their victories. They are thought to have won because they promised to improve the economies by equaling all people. They promise to make America great, but they have not achieved it because of their political and agenda anticipations. Thus, better democratic and republican parties will end the social classes.
The American dream is to ensure everyone lives a comfortable and happy life. Thus, each citizen in the USA should be exposed to a better setting which does not discriminate on social class. With the current regime, Myers and Nobel (2015) explain, “This spell is broken when workers discover their true plight” (p.112). Suppose all people are given jobs, and the government provides all basic needs such as medicine and accommodation. In that case, the gap between the social classes will be lowered, thus reducing the social gap. I support the writer in how he points out the weaknesses of the system and what we expect. Thus it’s up to us to make better leaders and help the economy abolish the social classes.
The Newton Bee. (2020). Black Lives Matter is not Marxist. Web.
The writer introduces the Black Lives Matter Movement as a movement which is not pro-Marxism but a movement which seeks to ensure that all American principles are applied equally among its people. She explains that for a long, one race has been oppressed by the other race who did not share their suffering. Further, she explains how little has been done by the government to ensure that discrimination is abolished.
If we follow the Marxism theories, the writer is right because the Black Lives Matter movement is not advocating for the end of the social classes. However, the idea could be copied from Marx’s equality theory, where everyone should be treated fairly. Myers and Noebel (2015) explain, “Marxism, By its very nature, requires a radical remaking of society” (p.107).
Limbaugh, D., & The Spectrum. (2021). American Marxism. Web.
Limbaugh explains that the writer of the book “American Marxist” was right to fear that America could face the hate from its haters. Thus it could be subjected to a movement which advocated for total Marxism in the country. This movement will be contrary to what their ancestors fought for, pointing out some of the movements being the “Black Lives Matter” movement. The writer is against the complete Marxism of the USA as it will erode the American culture, which the ancestors built.
Assessing the opinion of Mr Limbaugh on Marxism and other movements such as Black lives matter, he might be wrong since Marxism is seeking to address equality. Myers and Noebel (2015) explain, “To embrace a belief in constant progress, people must give up their belief in a rational, purposeful, powerful God whose plans and purposes do not involve economic overthrow” (p.111) The writer does not know or understand the goals of the Black Lives Matter movement, which seeks equality but not the abolition of social classes. However, they are right that America was built on capitalism, but it can be subjected to change if the principles are harming its citizens.
Canaparo, G. (2020). Marxist “Critical race theory” seeps into U.S. courts. Web.
The writer explains that the Critical Race theory is causing more harm than healing in the U.S. government. He explains it the movement has created a theory in the U.S. government, disciplinary forces and schools that there are the oppressed and oppressors. This grouping has created hate between the groups and attempts to create equality of the law affecting the nation negatively; thus, it rejects classical liberalism, especially on its emphasis on the neutrality of legal principles.
The writer is correct to criticize some of the Critical Race theory, such as its emphasis on the oppressors and oppressed. However, he fails to explain how it is intelligently applied. Its application, especially in employment and application in the government, might not benefit all because of its weakness, but its objective could be encouraged. Myers and Noebel (2015) state, “to the Marxist, these types of conflict boil down to the haves and the have nots; economic” (p.113), indicating that its effects might be applicable but not beneficial to all.
Alexander, C. (2021). To label Stan Swamy’s activism as ‘Jesuit Marxism’ is to bark up the wrong tree. Web.
The writer Alexander condemns all who considered Father Stan Swamy’s fight for liberation as “Jesuit Marxism”. He explains that the priest was redressing the issue constitutional as he believed all people should be treated equally without discrimination. The priest did not seek total abolition of the social classes, but he wanted all people to be given equal chances while respecting the natives of the land. He further reassures that his faith was an important arm of the state.
Alexander is correct by pointing out that some people were not impressed by Father Swamy’s approach to liberation. This is because his idea and cases presented in the court could have contributed to people viewing him as extreme Marxist hiding behind religion, but that was not true. Myers and Noebel (2015) explain Marxism considered Christianity weak and to avoid facing challenges. They consider it “a trick used to keep them from standing up against injustice.” (p.113). However, they do not address the moral presentation of Christianity because, for them, they believe the end justifies the beginning.
References
Alexander, C. (2021). To label Stan Swamy’s activism as ‘Jesuit Marxism’ is to bark up the wrong tree. Web.
Canaparo, G. (2020). Marxist “Critical race theory” seeps into U.S. courts. Web.
Limbaugh, D., & The Spectrum. (2021). American Marxism. Web.
The Newton Bee. (2020). Black Lives Matter is not Marxist. Web.
Weston, F. (2020). Biden’s win is no victory for the working class: The US needs a workers’ party! | United States | Americas. Web.