capitalism is progressive compared with feudalism, and that imperialism is progressive compared with pre-monopoly capitalism.
This means that socialists should oppose attempts to break up monopolies, correct?
That’s often the solution provided by liberals to the current crisis, calling the current system “ultra capitalism”, “crony capitalism”, etc.
Opposing that solution would be met with skepticism, and I want to make sure I understand the correct alternative. My assumption would be that we nationalize the monopolies and run them for public benefit - is that correct? With the chaser that our current system is insufficient for that task and must be (broken up and) replaced. I assume this is written about by Lenin, e.g. in state and rev or imperialism?
This means that socialists should oppose attempts to break up monopolies, correct?
That’s often the solution provided by liberals to the current crisis, calling the current system “ultra capitalism”, “crony capitalism”, etc.
Opposing that solution would be met with skepticism, and I want to make sure I understand the correct alternative. My assumption would be that we nationalize the monopolies and run them for public benefit - is that correct? With the chaser that our current system is insufficient for that task and must be (broken up and) replaced. I assume this is written about by Lenin, e.g. in state and rev or imperialism?