Not arguing, just not quite understanding what you mean when you said, “That would be great if it weren’t definitively proven to be otherwise.” Which part of my comment(s) are you referring to?

I appreciate the way you’ve written your reply. Too many here (and in the world) are hostile and combative with their words, whereas you’re seeking actual discourse, and I thank you for that. The world, and especially the USA, needs more of that. I also appreciate the book recommendations - I like to challenge my views and the views of others, for it’s not entirely beneficial to be trapped within an echo chamber. I’m aware of Marx and Lenin, but not of Luxemburg. Thank you again.