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Jun 2022
36m 28s

The state, the police, and capitalism

Revolutionary Communist Party
About this episode
The capitalist state, that is in essence the police, army, courts, and prisons, is a weapon of the ruling class used against the rest of us. In this episode of Marxist Voice, Olivia Ruadh will explore how the state developed, how it is maintained, and how to fight against it. 🔗 Read more about the Marxist analysis of the state over on our education hub: ht ... Show More
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