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Philosopher
The Resume
(May 5, 1818-March 14, 1883)
Co-wrote with Friederich Engels the 'Communist Manifesto' (1848) and 'Das Kapital' (1867-94) (note: Engels continued to work on 'Das Kapital' after Marx's death)
Founded Socialism and Communism
Why he might be annoying
Communist countries misuse his ideas to enslave their people.
He was exiled from mainland Europe, fleeing to London (1848).
He was an academic who wrote about the needs and wants of the lower classes.
Why he might not be annoying
He believed that the working class should make the laws and run the government.
He called religion the opiate of the masses.
His economic philosophy was that workers should produce as much as wanted and take as much as needed.
Asteroid #2807 is officially named after him.
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 1025 Votes: 74.54% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 271 Votes: 78.60% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 154 Votes: 61.69% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 361 Votes: 75.90% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 373 Votes: 52.55% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 496 Votes: 56.85% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 941 Votes: 57.28% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 2579 Votes: 66.07% Annoying
In 2001, Out of 4734 Votes: 52.56% Annoying
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