Michael Pugliese: You read too much of this kind of agit-prop, Author:Davidow, Mike. etc. in the same vein ( then cites various references raising questions about the alleged achievements of socialist countries) ^^^^^^ CB: I take it you think that the history of socialist countries has been nothing but crimes, more crimes, demogogy and paranoia ?
>CB: ...Do you consider yourself a Marxist and a communist ?
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Michael P.gives a very nuanced and complex answer. I interpret as meaning,
briefly, Michael is a Marxist and communist purist , and he hasn't seen
anything in the real world that passes his test, and it might not be for a
long time to come. He has some heroes and heroines among theoreticians and
among critics of the actually existing and existed socialist systems.
CB: What do you think of Marx himself, his positions ?