Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State. Why the Black Panther Party made the Communist Manifesto required reading for members. Why thousands of Pennsylvania coal miners joined the Communist Party in the 1920s and '30s. Debs, the most famous Marxist in America. Why in 1920, 1 million Americans-from New England textile workers to Oklahoman small farmers-voted for Eugene V. Then you'll understand why South African coal miners, the unemployed of Indonesia, South Korean teachers, French railroad workers, Indian trade unionists and Cuban radicals have all looked to Karl Marx for inspiration. No wonder they don't assign this as reading in high school history class!" More than that, when you finish reading it, you'll think, "Sure, some things have changed, but my God-the Communist Manifesto is more relevant, truthful and inspiring than anything I've ever read by an American politician. My bet is that you will find at least 10 things that make you say, "That is exactly what I've always thought!" You can buy it at most bookstores for a couple bucks, or read it online at better yet, order Phil Gasper's annotated version from. If you've never read the Communist Manifesto, take two hours and read it-it's just a 50-page pamphlet.
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