The Communist Manifesto is not just a critique of capitalism but a call to action with a detailed program for revolutionary change. These measures aim to dismantle the economic foundations of bourgeois dominance and empower the proletariat.
Key among these is the abolition of private property in land, redirecting rents to public use. A heavy progressive income tax targets wealth concentration, while confiscation of rebel property punishes resistance and redistributes resources. Centralizing credit in a national bank with state monopoly breaks capitalist financial control and facilitates planned production.
Further measures include extending state ownership of factories, improving agriculture through scientific methods, and organizing industrial armies to integrate urban and rural labor. Education reforms provide free schooling and abolish child labor, preparing future generations for participation in socialist society.
These steps are revolutionary, challenging entrenched interests and requiring broad social mobilization. Yet, they represent a coherent strategy to transition from capitalism to communism, addressing economic inequality and social injustice.
This roadmap offers both hope and a realistic framework for those committed to transforming society.
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