"الحلم الكامل للديمقراطية هو رفع البروليتاري إلى مستوى الغباء الذي بلغه البرجوازي"
Simplified meaning
The quote suggests that the goal of democracy is to make working-class people as ignorant or unthinking as some rich people. It criticizes how democracy often focuses on material wealth and social status instead of true education and enlightenment for everyone. Imagine a classroom where instead of helping struggling students learn and grow, the teacher just gives everyone the same simple tasks that don't challenge them. Over time, even the brighter students become bored and stop trying to learn anything new. This means that instead of lifting everyone up, the system lowers everyone to the same basic level. The advice here is to be aware that true progress means genuine learning and growth for all, not just mimicking what the wealthy have, but working towards real improvement and smarter decisions for everyone. So, if someone wants to apply this in their life, they shouldn't just strive to have what others have; instead, they should focus on personal growth and helping others do the same.
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Bourgeoisie Class struggle Democracy Economic inequality Marxism Political criticism Proletariat Satire Social commentary Stupidity
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