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May Day celebrations were held all across the fruited plain, with leftist radicals and unionists worshipping the ideals of communism.

Communism is an ideology calling for government control over our lives. It was created by Karl Marx, who along with his collaborator, Friedrich Engels wrote a pamphlet called Manifesto of the Communist Party.

In 1867, Marx wrote the first volume of Das Kapital. The second and third volumes were published posthumously, edited by Engels. Few people who call themselves Marxists have ever even bothered to read Das Kapital. If one did read it, he would see that people who call themselves Marxists have little in common with Marx.

For those who see Marx as their hero, there are a few historical tidbits they might find interesting.

Nathaniel Weyl, himself a former communist, dug them up for his 1979 book, Karl Marx: Racist.

For example, Marx didnt think much of Mexicans. When the United States annexed California after the Mexican War, Marx sarcastically asked, Is it a misfortune that magnificent California was seized from the lazy Mexicans who did not know what to do with it?

Engels shared Marxs contempt for Mexicans, explaining: In America we have witnessed the conquest of Mexico and have rejoiced at it. It is to the interest of its own development that Mexico will be placed under the tutelage of the United States.

Marx had a racial vision that might be interesting to his modern-day black supporters. In a letter to Engels, in reference to his socialist political competitor Ferdinand Lassalle, Marx wrote: It is now completely clear to me that he, as is proved by his cranial formation and his hair, descends from the Negroes who had joined Moses exodus from Egypt, assuming that his mother or grandmother on the paternal side had not interbred with a (n-word). Now this union of Judaism and Germanism with a basic Negro substance must produce a peculiar product. The obtrusiveness of the fellow is also (n-word)-like.

Engels shared Marxs racial philosophy. In 1887, Paul Lafargue, who was Marxs son-in-law, was a candidate for a council seat in a Paris district that contained a zoo. Engels claimed that Lafargue had one-eighth or one-twelfth (n-word) blood. In a letter to Lafargues wife, Engels wrote, Being in his quality as a (n-word), a degree nearer to the rest of the animal kingdom than the rest of us, he is undoubtedly the most appropriate representative of that district.

Marx was also an anti-Semite, as seen in his essay titled On the Jewish Question, which was published in 1844. Marx asked: What is the worldly religion of the Jew? Huckstering. What is his worldly God? Money. Money is the jealous god of Israel, in face of which no other god may exist. Money degrades all the gods of man and turns them into commodities. The bill of exchange is the real god of the Jew. His god is only an illusory bill of exchange. The chimerical nationality of the Jew is the nationality of the merchant, of the man of money in general.

Despite the fact that in the 20th century alone communism was responsible for more than 100 million murders, much of the support for communism and socialism is among intellectuals. The reason they do not condemn the barbarism of communism is understandable.

Dr. Richard Pipes explains: Intellectuals, by the very nature of their professions, grant enormous attention to words and ideas. And they are attracted by socialist ideas. They find that the ideas of communism are praiseworthy and attractive; that, to them, is more important than the practice of communism. Now, Nazi ideals, on the other hand, were pure barbarism; nothing could be said in favor of them.

That means leftists around the world will continue to celebrate the ideas of communism.

Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University.

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A bill in California that would remove a ban on members of the Communist Party working in state government was sponsored by Assemblyman Rob Bonta, D-Oakland, seen here in 2016. Rich Pedroncelli/AP hide caption

A bill in California that would remove a ban on members of the Communist Party working in state government was sponsored by Assemblyman Rob Bonta, D-Oakland, seen here in 2016.

California may end a decades-old ban on members of the Communist Party working in its government, after the state Assembly approved a bill that would delete references to the party from its employment requirements.

The bill's sponsor, Assemblyman Rob Bonta, D-Oakland, said that California's laws should focus on individuals' actions and evidence rather than political affiliations and what he termed "empty labels."

Speaking on the floor of the Assembly, Bonta called the legislation a "cleanup bill that removes archaic and outdated references to the Communist Party in our state laws, specifically those stating that a public employee may be dismissed from employment if he or she advocates or is knowingly a member of the Communist Party."

The bill passed in a 41-30 vote, after a debate that touched on the Cold War, the U.S. history of fighting communism and the potential for future conflicts.

While Bonta called the measure "an appropriate step forward" for the state, three of his Republican colleagues in the California Assembly rose to speak against the bill, AB 22.

"This bill is blatantly offensive to all Californians," said Assemblyman Travis Allen, R-Huntington Beach, who said his constituents include people who fled Vietnam's Communist regime. "Communism stands for everything that the United States stands against."

Allen concluded, "To allow subversives and avowed Communists to now work for the state of California is a direct insult to the people of California who pay for that government."

Assemblyman Randy Voepel, R-Santee, also opposed the bill, noting America's history of going to war to combat communism.

"There are 1.9 million veterans in California," Voepel said. "Many of us fought the communists. They are still a threat. We have North Korea, that wants to do us in. We have China, who is a great, great threat to the United States."

After those objections were raised, Bonta told his colleagues that the legislation includes a provision that allows the dismissal of any state employee "if that public employee advocates or is knowingly a member" of an organization that works toward "the overthrow of the government of the United States or any state by force or violence."

The Northern California chairman for the Communist Party USA, Juan Lopez, has pushed to roll back similar bans in recent years including one that forbids teachers from being in his party.

The Communist Party isn't a registered political party in California, Lopez told the Daily Bulletin back in 2013.

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I dont know what weapons would be used to fight World War III, but IV would be settled with sticks and stones.

Albert Einstein

USA Today ran this front-page headline recently: World War III: Americans are Thinking About the Unthinkable (May 3, 2017). Data from Google searches show incredible spikes for you guessed it World War III. And the Doomsday clock is now as close as its ever been to midnight.

Not long ago there was a similar situation, but it was providentially avoided because of the friendship of two outstanding leaders. Can you guess who they were?

This is the absolutely amazing account of two of historys greatest leaders and their bond of friendship that changed the world and averted a nuclear nightmare. Both are gone, but their story is worthy of reflection in these tense times.

Ronald Reagan was one of Americas greatest presidents, and his stature is sorely missed. Think for a moment on his victory margin in the 1984 election of 525 to 13 electoral votes as he won 49 of 50 states!

His opponent, Walter Mondale, only won his home state of Minnesota and that by 3,761 votes! The Gippers electoral votes remain the highest total ever received by a presidential candidate. Dont forget he was 73 the oldest president in Americas history.

Hes my hero, and I treasure the autographed picture of him in my study. Millions draw inspiration from his life and legacy.

Since we are known by our friends, it behooves us to discover who was Reagans closest friend. It may surprise you.

Its been said there are four types of friends:

President Reagan had a God-given gift in a person with whom he changed the course of history. And it wasnt his beloved wife, Nancy, to whom he was married for 52 years. Actor Charlton Heston called this unique relationship, The greatest love affair in the history of the American presidency.

My father came from Poland as an immigrant. My mother was Polish as were almost all of our relatives.

We were dyed-in-the-wool Catholics. I had 12 years of parochial school. My autobiography, Clap Your Hands, helped reach a quarter million predominately Catholics, and both my father and I had the privilege of ministering the gospel in Poland.

Whether youre Catholic or not, youre most likely familiar with the first Polish pope in history who also gained sainthood in the Catholic Parthenon of saints.

This towering figure connected with President Reagan, and today they are recognized together as the principal players in collapsing Communism and averting a nuclear war.

Pope John Paul II was born Karol Jozef Wojtyla in 1920 and was athletic, manly and an outspoken advocate for human rights. When Nazis occupied Poland during World War II, he studied in a secret seminary in Krakw, became pope in 1978 and traveled to over 129 countries sharing the message of Jesus Christ.

He stood up to Communism, using his influence and moral authority so effectively that he is credited with its fall in Poland and throughout Europe. Lech Walesa, founder of the Solidarity movement and the first post-Communist president of Poland, repeatedly honored John Paul for giving Poles the courage to effect change peacefully, altering the politics of the land.

Even Soviet leader Mikael Gorbachev once said, The collapse of the Iron Curtain would have been impossible without John Paul II. [CBS News Online: Pope Stared Down Communism in His Homeland and Won! (June 30, 2008)].

For years prior to his death, this icon was a prophetic symbol of perseverance under pressure and pain as he never stopped his missionary work while trembling severely with Parkinsons.

A Pope and a President

Paul Kengor, political science professor and author, has just released his amazing book reviewing this little known relationship. Its title is, A Pope and a President: John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and the Extraordinary Untold Story of the 20th Century.

In a compelling way, Kengor documents the spiritual connection between the Catholic pope and the Protestant president that strengthened each other in confronting the paramount evil of the 20th century: Soviet Communism.

We learn the following:

Former President George W. Bush once labeled North Korea and Iran as two players in the axis of evil. When Mitt Romney ran for president he said Russia was the No. 1 geopolitical foe of America. The threat of all three nations to world peace is an alarming reality today.

People are understandably on edge. Add to the mix the ever-present terrorist activity in our nation and abroad, and we do have a recipe for potential disaster overnight.

Its important to remember the strong prayer emphasis prevalent during the Reagan era as we study the providential hand of God in the friendship of Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II. It should motivate us afresh to pray first of all for all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty. (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

Inspired by the supernatural intervention of God both during the Reagan years and in this recent election, may we all rededicate ourselves to praying for our elected officials, our nation and another spiritual awakening during these turbulent times.

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California may end a decades-old ban on members of the Communist Party working in its government, after the state Assembly approved a bill that would delete references to the party from its employment requirements.

The bill's sponsor, Assemblyman Rob Bonta, D-Oakland, said that California's laws should focus on individuals' actions and evidence rather than political affiliations and what he termed "empty labels."

Speaking on the floor of the Assembly, Bonta called the legislation a "cleanup bill that removes archaic and outdated references to the Communist Party in our state laws, specifically those stating that a public employee may be dismissed from employment if he or she advocates or is knowingly a member of the Communist Party."

The bill passed in a 41-30 vote, after a debate that touched on the Cold War, the U.S. history of fighting communism and the potential for future conflicts.

While Bonta called the measure "an appropriate step forward" for the state, three of his Republican colleagues in the California Assembly rose to speak against the bill, AB 22.

"This bill is blatantly offensive to all Californians," said Assemblyman Travis Allen, R-Huntington Beach, who said his constituents include people who fled Vietnam's Communist regime. "Communism stands for everything that the United States stands against."

Allen concluded, "To allow subversives and avowed Communists to now work for the state of California is a direct insult to the people of California who pay for that government."

Assemblyman Randy Voepel, R-Santee, also opposed the bill, noting America's history of going to war to combat communism.

"There are 1.9 million veterans in California," Voepel said. "Many of us fought the communists. They are still a threat. We have North Korea, that wants to do us in. We have China, who is a great, great threat to the United States."

After those objections were raised, Bonta told his colleagues that the legislation includes a provision that allows the dismissal of any state employee "if that public employee advocates or is knowingly a member" of an organization that works toward "the overthrow of the government of the United States or any state by force or violence."

The Northern California chairman for the Communist Party USA, Juan Lopez, has pushed to roll back similar bans in recent years including one that forbids teachers from being in his party.

The Communist Party isn't a registered political party in California, Lopez told the Daily Bulletin back in 2013.

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California Assembly Votes To Allow Communists To Hold State Jobs - Aspen Public Radio

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By Elias Atienza

In the Now, a Russia Today news project, released a video saying that the far right is distorting the facts about the Soviet Union and trying to make them worse than Nazism. The fact is, this just plain wrong. The Soviet Union, along with the other communist nations that emerged in China, Cuba, Vietnam, Cambodia, and other places, killed tens of millions and ruined the lives of hundreds of millions.

The Soviet Union alone killed millions of peoplebeforeWorld War II. The Holodomor, which is recognized as genocide by Ukraine and 15 other countries including the United States, was the man-made famine that killed an estimated 7.5 to 10 million people in the 1930s, which is just under the amount of people that died in the Holocaust. Or the Great Purge, when Stalin liquidated the Red Armys leadership and killed between 600,000 people and 3 million and lead to the Soviets being humiliated in the Winter War and being unprepared for the German invasion in World War II. Two to three million people are believed to have perished in the gulags and labor camps set up by the Stalin regime.

Though he disagrees with the estimates above, (he argues that Stalin killed only six million people, still horrifically high before World War II) Timothy Snyderargued that Stalins motives were just as bad as Hitlers:

At the same time, we see that the motives of these killing actions were sometimes far more often national, or even ethnic, than we had assumed. Indeed it was Stalin, not Hitler, who initiated the first ethnic killing campaigns in interwar Europe.

The only reason that we ended allying with the Soviet Union over Hitler, is because Hitler was the more aggressive of the two. With his intent focused on conquering Europe in the name of Nazism. He hated communism and used the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact only to avoid fighting a two-front war and focus on knocking out the Western Allies. Indeed, the Soviets invaded Western Poland, dooming the Eastern European country and the millions to Nazi oppression and death camps, along with killing tens of thousands of Poles in shootings.

The Nazis systematically murdered at least eleven million people, including up to six million Jews. The death counts are comparable. But communism usually escapes this because the Nazis sought to murder an entire religious and ethnic group based on their religious views while communism was widespread in their net of death.

As Dennis Prager puts it for why communism isnt viewed as just as bad as Nazism:

The Nazis carried out the Holocaust. Nothing matches the Holocaust for pure evil. The rounding up of virtually every Jewish man, woman, child, and baby on the European continent and sending them to die? It is unprecedented and unparalleled. The communists killed far more people than the Nazis but never matched the Holocaust in the systemisation of genocide. The uniqueness of the Holocaust and the enormous attention, rightfully paid to it, have helped ensure that Nazism has a worse name than communism.

In the Now tries to paint the picture that the far right is responsible for people trying to say that communism and the Soviet Union is just as bad as Nazism. And yet people like Dennis Prager, myself, and countless others, communism is just as bad as fascism and the Soviet Union was just as bad as the Third Reich. We are not far-righters nor are we Nazi apologists. We hate nazism, fascism, and communism equally.

As I wrote forMustang News:

So if you want to punch a Nazi, fine. Do it. I dont condone it nor would I ever punch someone for their political beliefs, but I wont shed a tear for an idiot who thinks white people are the greatest thing to walk the Earth and has some deeply seeded desire to deport me back to the Philippines (even though I was born in the U.S.) But I also wont shed a tear for the communists who hate private property, think people deserve to be shot for thinking capitalism works, condone mass murder from communist figures and believe in state control of everything.

Communism has committed great evils. We cannot be blind to this. The Soviets did much of the heavy lifting in the war against German nazism and paid a heavy price and for that, we should be grateful. But we should also recognize that the Soviet Union was evil as well.

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