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The genesis of socialism

- Dear Editor, MAPULANGA SIMON.

IT is important to know what you are following and what those you are following are following.

Thoughts of defecting from the Patriotic Front to the Socialist Party, one has to think twice.

1. Where is Socialism coming from?

2. What are the ideals of Socialism?

3. Do the party believe in the worst of Socialism?

It is important to know the adopted ideals for the party one is following.

Socialism was founded in 1789 by Karl Heinirich Marx.

Socialism believes in “Marxism” which promotes one state and one party principle.

The founder Karl Marx was a staunch opponent of supernatur­al belief and the teachings of the bible. Marxism believes in the exploitati­ons of the underprivi­leged to get more wealthy.

“The symbol of crossed arms on the chest” indicating being bound to the powers one is following, is used by those who believe in the occult or magical powers as well as the illuminate­s

Socialist ideas helped bring about the same sex marriage rights in the modern era (LGBTQ).

Conclusion, is defecting from PF to the Socialist Party a solution? The move is like jumping from a frying pan into the actual fire.

PF is one of the best parties in Africa. What needs to be done at the moment is upgrading and fine tuning the constituti­on.

It is only opportunis­ts and amateur politician­s who can defect from the PF to other political parties at the moment. They are defecting because they need to attend to their bellies.

Opportunis­ts and amateur politician­s are known by their deeds.

It is darkest before dawn.

Politics is not for the heart fainted.

Do not say you were not told.

The truth must be told and it hurts.

There is no fear in telling the truth.

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