To make communism work, would people need to be assigned jobs?

Question

Marx was perhaps a bit too optimistic in assuming that we would all magically fall into line and do our part to uphold the collective. Jobs could be assigned based on skill and interests. Productivity standards could be implemented.

All money would be electronic, and an equal amount would be allocated to each person's account every month, which would be deleted if it wasn't used after a certain period of time (this would eliminate hoarding). Of course we can't stop people from growing their own food to sell it for a little bit extra, but the government could prevent people from giving their e-money to others. Miniature barter systems would pose no real threat to the larger economic market. All people (from top to bottom) would earn the same amount of e-mony every month.

Those that refused to work would be docked some of their e-money, and continued refusal to work would incur jail time. While in jail, they would either work or they would forfeit their food.

Answer 1

You forgot to mention the most important quote from Marx.

"Democracy is the road to socialism", so at the rate we are going we're more than half way there.

Another quote to remember is "A country cannot be destroyed from without until it is first destroyed from within".

When lawmakers and judges "socialize" our Constitution, they are contributing to our destruction from within.  Though it looks like anarchy will arrive long before communism.

Answer 2

On a trip to Italy one time, during an election when communists were pushing to control the government, and I was given this interpretation of  Communists.

One can be honest and a communist, but, not intellighent.

One can be intelligent and a communist, but, not honest.

One can be honest and intelligent, but, not a communist.

Answer 3

Have you ever read "Animal Farm"?  It's not a little cutsey story about cute little animals, although animals are its main characters.  If I remember right, it's about communism, and was very popular back in the 1960's I believe.  I read it way back then, that's why my memory is a little bit hazy about it (maybe too because of my age, LOL!!)  but, with your question, if you have a serious interest in communism, it's a short "novel" that you'll love to read.  God Bless you.

Answer 4

In order for communism to work you need to be able to provide all of the basic necessities you country need, food an water without getting it from other countries.  You also need to limit the use of technology and television. (no computers, and only government regulated programs).   You also need to limit the number of foreigner to your country, mainly greedy capitalist.

Answer 5

best thing for you to clear your head is to go and live in russia for abour 5 years.