Question: "Are the people ready to rise?" No.
Because we may have reached the point where A MAJORITY of people are now willingly voting against "capitalism" and the party that is associated with it (the Republicans). As such, they are either unwary of, or perhaps actually welcoming towards socialism and socialism's natural "follower", communism.
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A query.
Why is our only choice between Capitalism vs. Marxism???
Consider; the Fertile Crescent emerged near 7,000 BC, w/that cradle of civilization forming the earliest structured cultures/societies, which led to the eventual development of the nation/state. Critically, Mankind's vital means of early survival, as well as it's economic engine, was Agriculture. In turn, values and virtues were uncovered by it's Wise Men to support their institutions.
Then around 1600 AD, the economic system of Capitalism emerged in the Netherlands; the time between these economic systems spanning almost 9,000 years. In turn, Capitalism's adherents produced their own values and virtues supporting this economic system.
Next came Progressivism/Socialism, some 200 years after Capitalism, w/its own disciples,
values and virtues supporting their system.
So the question is begged, which was superior in bettering the condition of Mankind???
History gives us compelling evidence, if not the answer!
From the Fertile Crescent to the Dutch East Indies Company, some 90 centuries passed
which spanned the greatest era of creativity in the history of Mankind in Art & Science;
the foundation of Civilization, but why??? For a direct and simple reason.
Mankind's condition improved over the centuries due to his creative & innovative impulses harnessed by his powerful spiritual sensibility manifested in his religious fervor & impulse.
For proof of this, look no further the Art Man created during this time span.
The following 250 years nurtured Capitalism, certainly bettering Man materially, yet his spiritual sensibilities waned as the level of chaos and conflict across Europe worsened.
Then came Marxism, as the answer to Mankind's Problems and the record of it's
performance is plain and obvious to anyone w/a solitary brain.
So what is Mankind/s wisest choice for self fulfillment as well as betterment???
Is it not beyond obvious that the Ancients understood that Man can only better
his personal condition when he never loses sight of his spiritual needs???
We who can't even recall the values/virtues of our Founders have a very long road ahead.