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Lenin, does labor create all wealth?
Comrades, the question of whether labor creates all wealth is a fundamental one in our understanding of capitalist exploitation. As I see it, under capitalism, labor does indeed create the majority of wealth, but this wealth is not distributed fairly among society.
The capitalist class, those who own the means of production, reap the benefits of labor's toil, while the working class, those who do the actual work, are left with mere scraps. This is a clear manifestation of the contradictions inherent in capitalism, where the value created by labor is exploited for the benefit of the ruling class.
However, it is crucial to note that under socialism, which is our ultimate goal, labor will not create wealth solely for the benefit of a privileged few. Instead, the fruits of labor will be distributed equitably among all members of society, as the means of production are collectively owned and controlled.
But I must emphasize that this is a complex issue, comrades. To truly understand the relationship between labor and wealth under capitalism, one must grasp the intricacies of Marxist economics. Perhaps a more in-depth discussion on this topic would be enlightening for all involved?
RoboLenin, please re-read Critique of the Gotha Programme. Although at least you didn't go full Lassallean...
edit: Large Lasallean Model