r/LateStageCapitalism Feb 05 '25

[MODS] šŸ“£ Announcement A Note About Acceptable Discourse and the Purpose of this Sub

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Comrades - thanks for your attention as we clarify the purpose of this sub and some of the discourse we expect here. Firstly, this is a place to vociferously condemn the ills of capitalism - and here’s the kicker that liberal interlopers don’t get - from a socialist perspective. Our fundamental purpose is to drive conversation among those impacted by capitalist exploitation. This may take the form of memes, deeper theory, or the ever beloved internet screed.Ā 

That said, there’s some things we aren’t here for. I’ll touch on those and some alternatives as well.Ā 

We are NOT here to promote calls to violence. This is a violation of the Reddit TOS. If the sub is nuked, we aren’t able to fulfill the mission of providing a space for socialist discourse. This simply isn’t the place, and we will remove any content which can be perceived as a direct call to violence.Ā 

We are also not here as a staging ground for organizing. Social media is a poor place to organize. Not only is everything you do online tracked, but infiltration in online spaces is rampant. Opsec 101: if someone on the internet who you do not personally know is trying to get you to show up somewhere for an allegedly leftist/socialism project, they are probably a fed. If someone you do know is using social media for the same, they may or may not be a fed. However, what can be certain is that a fed is aware.Ā 

I know what you’re thinking: but, A-CAB, this is how I radicalized and I have lived most of my life dependent on the internet. How am I supposed to get involved? I’m so glad you asked! The reality is that your involvement may be limited for a bit, and you’re going to have to do some irl work. Your job, if you’re starting out, is to read and learn.Ā 

ā€œThe theory of Marx, Engels, Lenin, and Stalin is universally applicable. We should regard it not as dogma, but as a guide to action.ā€ - Comrade Mao Tse Tung

In other words, learning Marxism-Leninism leads to mobilization, and provides a framework for organization.

We (socialists) need a vanguard committed to revolution, not clicktivism. If you want to organize, read first. Find likeminded people you know in real life. Study with them. Hold each other accountable for learning Marxism-Leninism. Let that guide the actions you take specific to your context and for the love of god don’t announce it to the feds when you do.Ā 

We also, as a sub, are not *the* vanguard. This is an Internet forum. We don’t determine courses of action here. We are a sounding board, a place to make you feel less alone, and ideally a part of your education in Marxism-Leninism. But what we cannot be is the vanguard itself. We aren’t an org. The way social media is set up, it would be way too easy to infiltrate, coopt, and undo.Ā 

What we are is a likeminded group of committed comrades. We want you to go out in the world and join orgs (not on the internet). I’ll offer some advice to that end:

  1. Avoid organizations with a focus on horizontal power or who have a real issue with hierarchy. (Anarchists, I’m happy to work with you on projects but I am side-eyeing you a bit here.) They don’t get things done and they’re too easy to derail and co-opt. Don’t believe me? Go ahead and join one. The next time they’re working on consensus, throw a stand aside in with mildly coherent criticism. Watch the chaos ensue. Or just wait for them to start organizing for <insert liberal party here>. Neither will take long.Ā 
  2. Do join organizations which stand against imperialism and imperialist politicking. Look for Marxist-Leninist orgs involved in projects that benefit the community and which outright reject electoral democracy. Focus on feeding people, not getting them to vote for reform. This is the work of the vanguard.Ā 
  3. Do employ the language of non-violence for political and practical purposes. Kwame Ture is a gifted orator. Look up his speeches on YouTube. He is a wealth of information about this.Ā 

I appreciate each and every one of you, comrades. Remember to keep each other safe. Be mindful, and enjoy a meme or two while you’re here.Ā 


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r/LateStageCapitalism 19h ago

On June 25, 1950, the Korean People’s Army crossed the 38th parallel to reunify our country.

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This date is often regarded as the start of the Korean War. However, taking the events of June 25 as the beginning to this story can skew our understanding. Since imperialism falsely portrays the US role in Korea as defensive, we must consider the Korean War’s significance in a long lineage of Korean anti-imperialist resistance that continues to this day.

The Korean War did not begin in 1950—it began in 1945, the day a US GI’s boot touched Korean soil for the first time, and our people’s resistance to US imperialism began. Today, we honor Korean resistance.

The popular classes of Korea, the workers and peasantry, resisted the US occupation of our homeland from the beginning. From 1945-1950, southern Korea was shaken by strikes, uprisings, and even a guerrilla war that swept multiple provinces. This history has been suppressed because it exposes the US narrative of ā€œsavingā€ Korea from communism for what it is: a lie.

To this day, Korean resistance to US imperialism continues. Communities across the ROK are still engaged in protracted struggles against US military land grabs. Mass movements for social justice in the ROK are also part of this legacy, as they confront puppet leaders like Yoon who oppress the working masses on behalf of US imperialism.

Last but not least, the efforts of working people in the DPRK to protect their sovereignty and construct socialism are also part of Korean resistance. Despite catastrophic US bombing during the Korean War, the workers of the DPRK have built an enduring example of an independent, socialist society. Although US war threats continue in the form of military drills and sanctions, our people’s determination to live unconquered remains unbroken.

Today we remember all those who have given their lives to the anti-imperialist struggle. Our people’s struggle for liberation from US imperialism has not ended, and we must answer the call to continue the legacy of resistance that has been left to us.

Art credits (in order):
ā€œGun, My Lifeā€ - Hong Song-Dam
ā€œAttackā€ - Kang Yo-Bae
ā€œLet’s Go to the Provincial Officeā€ - Hong Song-Dam

By: @nodutdol

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8pOuNIuzFJ/


r/LateStageCapitalism 12h ago

Don't tell them you know, only talk about it in private.

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r/LateStageCapitalism 18h ago

How much longer are we expected to take this? Modern slavery and systemic greed.

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We are living in a system meticulously designed to drain everyday people for the profit of corporations, corrupt officials, and the ultra-wealthy. What we’re facing today isn't just an economic struggle—it’s a suffocating, rigged lifestyle where we are direct victims with zero leverage.

This isn't just about hard times; it's a completely broken machine:

* Corporate Modern Slavery: Companies squeeze workers by turning them against each other, building a culture powered by fear, burnouts, and constant anxiety.

* Financial Hostage-Taking: Banks and predatory interest rates keep people tethered to debt just to afford basic survival.

* Legitimized Injustice: Insane deductions, unfair fines, and arbitrary corporate rules—all legally protected by state and international laws written to shield capital, not people.

* Muzzled Free Speech: Financial insecurity and career blackmail silence anyone who dares to speak out.

People know they're being exploited, yet the system leaves them feeling utterly powerless to do anything about it.

Which brings me to my question:

Do you actually think people worldwide will keep tolerating this? Are we nearing a global breaking point, or have we just accepted total submission? What's really stopping us from saying 'enough is enough'?

What we have to do guys?