On New Maoism
By: Jack Clark
Tags: Socialism, Maoism, Communism

By Jack Clark

Introduction

With the resurgence of socialism in the United States of America many people have been drawn to the ideology. Yet many ideologies need reworking for the situation in the United States of America. With that Maoism is one that needs reworking to the modern society within the United States.

Maoism is perhaps one of the most thought out of ideologies in the world of socialism. Yet it must be reworked to be applicable to the United States of America. Many things need to be reworked to be reasonable in the USA. The idea of the one party state must be reworked to become acceptable in the USA’s culture. As well as the three people’s principles, the cultural revolution, etc.

With the things being said above we must also address climate change as well. We must embrace the idea of new democracy, a socialist economy, and much more.

On the Three People’s Principles

The three people’s principles are perhaps the most important things that must be addressed. These are the basic tenets of New Maoism. These are the things that must hold a country together. They consist of.

Alliance with other Socialist states

Civic Engagement with New Democracy

Lifting up of all members of society with socialism

The alliance of socialist states must be made to facilitate trade and collective defense of each other. We must also maintain relations with the capitalist nations of western europe, asia, etc. The socialist state must defend each other from the imperialism of the imperialist nations. Though we must reiterate that the state that practices the tenets of New Maoism must be self reliant as well.

Civic Engagement with New Democracy is when you allow democracy to flourish with everyone. No one is disenfranchised, left behind, suppressed, etc. This allows for the people to keep the government in check.

We must lift up all members of society from poverty and imperialist and capitalist oppression. Yet we must teach the people to be self reliant. We must give them the resources to be lifted out of poverty. Which capitalism does not give. They must not become reliant on the government as well. They must be self reliant.

On the One Party State

The ideal government of the New Maoist society will be a parliament with one party running it but with different caucus within the party. They will have the right to critique the government, dissent, etc. These caucuses will function as political parties. Yet they will be under the one banner of the Communist Party.

The New Maoist state will allow universal suffrage, and will allow multiple candidates to run in a single constituency. These candidates will be either independent or part of a caucus of the Communist Party. No money will be allowed in politics at all. People will vote on the ideals of the candidate, not the party or caucus.

We must also assure that the rural and oppressed groups have complete access to the ballot box. The disenfranchised must be lifted out of their situation in accordance with the three people’s principles.

Next, the principle of new democracy must be taught at the youngest age possible to foster civic engagement. It is the workers civic duty to vote in the election. The leaders must educate the people to be civically intelligent.

As well as that the politburo of the Communist party will also be elected. Preferably with proportional representation in relation with the caucus. They will be the ones that approve all the laws and can take immediate action without the consent of parliament. But major things will need parliament approval along with most laws.

Concerning Collective Farming

Collective farming will be encouraged and will allow anyone to join the collective. Unemployed, poorer people, etc. Will be encouraged to join a collective farm. These collective farms will have everything needed to function as a town. With that the leadership of the collective farm will be elected by the farmer within the farm.

We must also address the situation of private property. Farmers will be allowed to cultivate their own land with a license from the government. Though they will be able to sell their land to the government (or native tribes if applicable). They will receive fair compensation and will have the option to join a collective farm.

Concerning Social Programs

Social programs will be needed to lift those out of poverty and bring them to the front of society. Everyone in a New Maoist society will receive a basic income that will cover all the things you need to live. Food, shelter, transport, etc. They will only cover the things you need to live. Thus encouraging self reliance when it comes to other things.

Concerning Mass Line

The government must listen to the needs of the people. They must be able to come over the shortcomings of failed socialist states. Such as shortages, starvation, etc. They must assess the population needs. The people will vote on what they need to live, and the government will determine quotas based on that.

The people will have the right to revolt when the government stops listening to their needs. This is an intangible right of the people, the right of assembly and all those listed in the bill of rights in the US constitution. The people determine the course of government.

Concerning the Revolution

The revolution will be accomplished by the peasantry and the proletariat. The prolitarent are basically the peasantry. They are exploited by landlords, corporations etc. They will be the ones that facilitate the revolution.

Concerning the Cultural Revolution

The cultural revolution will accomplish what is needed to facilitate the life of a socaislst society. Tradition will be examined carefully, and will be critiqued and changed accordingly. Works of media, and people will be assed and must be judged on the context of the time that they were made, and be judged accordingly.

We must not erase culture but recognize the harmful things it causes and examine it carefully. Culture is a binder in a society and will be kept. Erasing culture is a genocide of the culture which destroys a people. We must be cautious with a cultural revolution as it can destroy many priceless treasures.

Concerning Reformation vs Revolution

In the new maoist society reformation will be preferred over revolution. Yet revolution is much needed if it is too late for reformation. We will adhere to the principles of Mao Zedong in regards to a guerilla war.

Reformation will be accomplished through Parliaments. Though they are made of bourgeoisie we must participate in them if we are to accomplish change through reformation. We must be as vocal as possible in these parliament. These politicians must educate the people on socialism and its history and implementation and failures.

Concerning Labor Unions

Labor unions will be instrumental in creating the New Maoist society. We must encourage large corporations to unionize. We must organize to get what we want, not to be exploited, etc.

Conclusion

In all, New Maoism will adhere to the Maoist ideals but updated for a modern society. We as people must educate the workers to end capitalist oppression.

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