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The Socialist Manifesto

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Bhaskar Sunkara asks what the future might hold for socialism by taking us back to its revolutionary roots. He makes a compelling case that "a socialist society would emerge only after a decisive rupture with capitalism. At its core, to be a socialist is to assert the moral worth of every person, no matter who they are, where they're from, or what they did." This is an immersive read that opens your eyes to the inherent inequalities of the current political and social structures and the need to re-imagine a better future devoid of "oppression rooted in race, gender, sexuality and more."
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I feel like this is a too optimistic view of socialism and paints only a positive picture, and doesn't show both sides of the argument. It makes socialism sound like a utopia. While I agree with some points, the first few sections make socialism sound utopic. 

However, the problems of capitalism are acknowledged quite well, and it paints a bleak picture if the American society continues with capitalism.
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I think this is a great resource for patrons looking to learn more of the history behind a very misunderstood political culture.
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A detailed history of the socialist movement in America and around the world. A lot of interesting things to learn.
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