Here’s the quote:
Of all the modern economic theories, the economic system of Marxism is founded on moral principles, while capitalism is concerned with only with gain and profitability. Marxism is concerned with the distribution of wealth on an equal basis and the equitable utilization of the means of production
It is also concerned with the fate of the working classes—that is the majority—as well as with the fate of those who are underprivileged and in need, and Marxism cares about the victims of minority-imposed exploitation. For those reasons the system appeals to me, and it seems fair…
The failure of the regime in the Soviet Union was, for me not the failure of Marxism but the failure of totalitarianism.
So who said it?
The perhaps surprising answer after the jump.
It was, believe it or not, the Dalai Lama. [Source.]
It really is incredible how so many of today’s social, environmental and economic issues can be explained by Marxist teachings. I think, however, the answer lies within the very quote: it is based on morales…the working class.
Surely, a theory unlike capitalism based on the moralistic success of our working class will always reign true to those within that very demographic. After all, it is for whom the theory was designed. It need only fulfill its most primary focus to achieve that.
A good connection to the current climate, however! I’d have liked to have read your full evaluation on its foundations and application, though.