Why Care About Communism vs. Capitalism
In a country where capitalism slowly gives way to socialism, communism is not far behind as the next, by design, progressive step. America? Greece? France?
Let us explore socialism, communism and capitalism. They differ most fundamentally in ownership, incentives and the role of the “state.” Socialism sits between them, and whether it becomes communism depends on ideological control, not inevitability.
-Core Differences: Communism vs. Capitalism
-Political Structure
Capitalism: Compatible with many political systems; markets operate independently of the state.
Communism: Historically tied to one‑party rule and suppression of political opposition.
-Ownership of Property
Capitalism: Private individuals and businesses own the means of production (factories, land, capital).
Communism: All property is collectively or state‑owned; private ownership of productive assets is abolished.
-Economic Coordination
Capitalism: Markets and competition determine prices, production and wages.
Communism: Central planning replaces markets; the state sets production goals, wages and prices.
-Motivation & Incentives
Capitalism: Profit motive drives innovation and efficiency.
Communism: Work is organized around collective need; incentives tied to profit or competition are minimized or eliminated.
-Social Structure
Capitalism: Allows class stratification based on wealth and market success.
Communism: Seeks a classless society with equal distribution of resources. (the rich get richer, the people just survive)
Where Socialism Fits In
Socialism advocates public or collective ownership of major industries while still allowing some private property and market activity. It aims for more equitable distribution without eliminating all private enterprise.
-Socialistic Distinctions from Communism
Socialism allows private property, communism does not.
Socialism often seeks change through democratic reform and organized violence, communism through revolution and state sponsored violence.
Socialism can coexist with capitalism (e.g., social democracies like Sweden, Canada), communism aims to replace capitalism entirely like Cuba.
-What Marxism Teaches
Marx and Engels described socialism as a transitional phase between capitalism and full communism. In Marxist theory, socialism should evolve into communism after class distinctions disappear.
-What History Shows
Most modern socialist countries (e.g., Sweden, Norway, France) remain democratic social democracies, not communist states. Socialist movements historically transitioned into communist revolutions (e.g., Russia 1917, China 1949). Many communist states later moved toward market systems (e.g., China, Vietnam).
-Who is the DSA?
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) does not have a single “platform” in the way a political party does, but it does publish an official program and a set of national priorities. Below is a clear, sourced summary of what the DSA stands for based on its official materials and program documents researched.
-Core Principles of the DSA
The DSA describes itself as the largest socialist organization in the U.S., committed to the idea that working people should democratically run the economy and society to meet human needs, not corporate profit. They are not a political party (officially), but a member‑driven activist organization that works through campaigns, electoral organizing, labor movements and direct action.
What Does the DSA Claim on It’s Face
Democratic socialism rejects revolutionary communism.
Public support for abolishing all private property is extremely rare.
Communist transitions historically required violent revolution, not gradual reform.
Communist economies often struggled, reducing ideological appeal.
-Major Planks of the DSA Program (2024–2025)
1. Thriving Working‑Class Communities: The DSA argues that the U.S. political and economic system is failing working people. Key claims include: Low wages, dangerous working conditions, and limited control over daily life; Billionaires profit from basic needs like housing, healthcare, and education; Capitalism causes violence, unemployment, and climate crisis; and Black and brown workers bear disproportionate harm due to racialized inequality.
2. An Economy for the Working Class: The DSA calls for: A democratic economy run by and for workers; Strong unions and worker power; and Opposition to corporate control of politics and essential services.
3. Strong Labor Movement: They view workplaces as “fundamentally authoritarian” unless workers can organize. They prioritize: Unionization, Collective bargaining and Worker‑led campaigns.
4. Green New Deal: The DSA supports a transformative climate program that: Rapidly transitions off fossil fuels; Centers environmental justice; and Builds a sustainable, worker‑run economy
5. Working‑Class Foreign Policy: The program criticizes U.S. militarism and corporate influence in foreign policy, arguing for: Anti‑imperialist positions; Reduced military intervention; and Policies that prioritize global working‑class solidarity
6. Working‑Class Democracy: The DSA argues that neither major U.S. party represents working people. They call for: A “true democracy” where workers control government and the economy, and Independent political power outside corporate donors.
-Electoral Strategy
The DSA supports democratic socialist candidates (within the Democratic Party) but also seeks to build independent political power to hold elected officials accountable to working‑class interests rather than donors.
-Notable Controversial Planks
According to reporting on the 2026 DSA convention; Elements of the DSA platform include: Defunding the police; Open borders; and Abolishing the U.S. Senate, abolish the Presidency. These positions were highlighted when House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries publicly rejected the DSA platform (to save his presidential ambitions).
Summary
The DSA platform centers on: Worker control of the economy through strong unions; Anti‑capitalist economic reform; Building independent working‑class political power; Climate justice through a Green New Deal; Anti‑imperialist foreign policy; and Deep democratic reforms.
Though the DSA is not a communist platform, or a registered political party, it is explicitly socialist, anti‑capitalist, anti-American, anti-free speech, anti-White supremacist, anti-Christian and Jew, anti-Biblical family values and pro-government enforcement of anti- Biblical mores, pro-open borders, pro-abortion, and pro-State Religion.
What can I do?
Pray for justice, for mercy on the innocent, comfort to families who are suffering.
Pray against evil, death cults and the enemies’ influence.
Vote for a candidate who speaks out against the DSA, and who does not just give lip service.
Vote this Mid-term for anyone with a R by their name, as the Democratic Party has a “big tent” and WILL support any candidate with a D by their name—even if a string of allocations follow close behind.
Prepare yourself for a civil unrest, even civil war over these upcoming elections, in which, if we don’t pray and don’t vote, we will have a divided legislative branch and nothing good will happen for the next two years. You might say I’m too political as a Believer, or I don’t really know what is happening.
King Yahshua took His valid arguments to the political structure of His day and prayed for His enemies. Are we not to do the same? The DSA wave is gaining speed.
What will you do to stop the DSA? They’re taking us from capitalism, into soft socialism, into an alluring society where all is free, and straight into the bondage of communism.
Be prayed up. Be diligent. Be aware. Be prepared. The KING is coming!
Jay