If I want to abolish landlords, why do people label me a communist?

[Ad_Quid_Orator]

Communism refers to the collective versus private control of the means of production and as Adam Smith (the founder of mercantile capitalism) pointed out, landlords don't produce shit!

[NaultD]

Starting off I'm a hardcore socialist left just to be upfront.

Easiest way to get rich is have a monopoly. Easiest monopoly is basic nessesitys from "Maslow's hierarchy of needs" ground up. You make a person homeless they can't gather any other resources effectively. Nothing is more expensive then being broke all the time.

If you got enough leverage on another human livelihood to grow your own capital investment, that's when the snowball can slowly grow into the wealthy class.

[strateguy632]

because you are just playing with words. communists spoke in action and DID what you want: no land lords. then look how the new rulers stalin and his government had luxury life! same as the evil rich that they replaced- and same as bernie sanders now a millionaire! that he himself defined as evil.

[strateguy632]

and what would you even gain? you would STILL PAY monthly rent to government? @Ad_Quid_Orator

[jamesgoldman]

Removing landlords only serves to remove private property ownership altogether so the collective (Blackrock) owns every bit with no hope of anyone owning anything again

Starts with property and businesses then transportation then any other form of wealth before rationing is installed and come slavery and genocide mandates

[NathanDavis]

I would use a different word...

[Dargil]

Where will you live, then? Under a bridge?

[strateguy632]

he means government will steal land from people who payed to buy it. then assign the building to families to live in. either no rent or rent to government.