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Scientific socialism is an always developing theory. Nkrumah contributed a great deal with the analysis of neo-colonialism. He was by no means the first to give an analysis of neo-colonialism. Lorraine Hansberry had a clear view of it as we kno from the soliloquoy from the brother from home. Fanon had a clear view. But Nkrumah defined it as the final stage of Imperialism, which is correct. And Imperialism is the highest stage of capitalism.
But there is more theoretical work to be done. We have to cultivate an analysis of the depletion or reduction of capital, that is, the idea that the world socialist revolution can deplete or reduce capital to a form which is unusable for capitalism/Imperialism. This is extremely important for us to understand. If capital can be diminished, reduced or eradicated by transforming it from abstract forms (stocks, bonds, futures, chips, exotic currencies, etc.) into local economic structures which are used for collective development, then the capitalists will not be able to buy any refuge. They will not have any enclaves or niches in society. This is how all activities will gain transparency and corruption will be eradicated from the socialist society.
I like having this discussion because it broadens our understanding and our ability to relate the struggle in terms that everyone can grasp.
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