Capitalist Quote by Henry A. Kissinger
“Certainly not a party of the workers and the peasants. In fact, Jiang Zemin in recent weeks has officially said that capitalists and the entrepreneurs should be enrolled in the Communist Party.”
About This Quote
Capitalists and entrepreneurs should be admitted to the Communist Party, contrary to worker expectations.
In simple terms: Include capitalists in the Party.
Key Takeaway
Broaden party membership.
Themes
politics
ideology
inclusion
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- party congresses
- economic reforms
Key Concepts
class dynamics
party policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the benefits of inclusion?
- How might this affect workers?
A Different Perspective
May cause ideological conflict within the Party.
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