I am from Kerala. Kerala was introduced to Christianity in 52 AD by Jesus' disciple Thomas. As a result of the Christian influence, the church invested in literacy (schools and universities), healthcare (hospitals), and other projects designed to improve the standard of care of all of the people: hindu, muslim, and Christian.
Historically, the land had been divided into kingdoms, that gave way to a population of land and home owners and a set of poor people. Because of the great success of the education initiatives, even the poor were literate. When Karl Marks' works became available, the "labor class" or "workers" were able to read it. Many charlatans took advantage of this to try and exploited these people. The began a class war that took the lives of a great many hardworking and descent people and stole their lands.
Through intimidation and a mob-like rule, they still control politics from the local to the state-wide level.
Some might claim that the good has come from the commies, but that is simply not the case. As is true with all communist regimes, the first victim is truth. History is rewritten and propaganda flows freely.
Very interesting, thanks for your reply.
When Karl Marks' works became available, the "labor class" or "workers" were able to read it. Many charlatans took advantage of this to try and exploited these people. The began a class war that took the lives of a great many hardworking and descent people and stole their lands. Through intimidation and a mob-like rule, they still control politics from the local to the state-wide level.
What you describe is exactly what we've seen in every instance of communism, it's simply a false promise by which an elite class seizes control of the populace.
Some might claim that the good has come from the commies, but that is simply not the case. As is true with all communist regimes, the first victim is truth. History is rewritten and propaganda flows freely.
Some obviously would claim that, there are proponents for communism everywhere, and they are very forceful with their opinions. They generally break into two categories, those who have a position in society whereby they might become part of the ruling party, and the "useful idiots" as Marx referred to them that help provide the ruling class their power out of ignorance.
Thanks again for your comments, please feel free to contribute further to this thread or any others I frequent.