Also, I never understood why toothbrushes and razors are always used in these strawman “commies taking yer stuff” fear mongering. Like, of all the things that could be made communal, those are pretty much dead last on the list. It’s literally a biohazard to share them with other people and I can’t think of a single instance in socialist societies of those being widely communal used ever.
You’re forgetting the postface to the fourth German edition of Capital. You can be forgiven because Engels refused to have it printed:
The French publisher asked to divide this work into a series, so that it be easier for the working class to read. I told them what I will now tell you: knowing the eagerness of the German working class, they will not be satisfied if they have to wait for the next instalment; they will want to rush to the final chapter to learn how we plan to create a giant communal toothbrush, following the production of other comically giant household items.
Also collectivization has historically only been done with things that are: needed by everyone, in short supply, and is being hoarded by the wealthy class. Things like land, housing, food, etc. No one is buying a toothbrush unless they plan on actually using it.
“COmmUNiStS WilL taKe YoUr TOOtHBRush!”
Meanwhile, Capitalists, for some fucking reason:
Also, I never understood why toothbrushes and razors are always used in these strawman “commies taking yer stuff” fear mongering. Like, of all the things that could be made communal, those are pretty much dead last on the list. It’s literally a biohazard to share them with other people and I can’t think of a single instance in socialist societies of those being widely communal used ever.
You’re forgetting the postface to the fourth German edition of Capital. You can be forgiven because Engels refused to have it printed:
plz…do you really think that strawmen against communism need to be logical for being used for reactionaries?
Also collectivization has historically only been done with things that are: needed by everyone, in short supply, and is being hoarded by the wealthy class. Things like land, housing, food, etc. No one is buying a toothbrush unless they plan on actually using it.