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Enneagram Type 5 Board Archive Re: Are 5's more likely to be communists?Posted by Nick Ferrantino on August 31, 2000 at 03:52:47: In Reply to: Are 5's more likely to be communists? posted by Dave on August 30, 2000 at 15:59:45: : I would say no, provided the 5 can see the shortcomings of communism and the fascism of communist governments. Many leftists are intolerant of beliefs that don't serve their own, practicing censorship and character assassination. Look at the political "correct" movement. Think that a true 5 would see all this. : Rationale: 5's have a scarcity mentality and find the world overwhelming. Capitalism, especially the laissez-faire purist variety, is characterized by it's volatility and uncertainty. To lessen these outside demands,a secure, predictable, less demanding system like communism seems attractive for satisfying basic needs and allowing 5's to pursue their more mental and quieter pursuits. : Furthermore, since 5's often have lesser needs for the material things of life, it would be only logical that they think that everyone shouldn't need the material excess that a capitalist society produces. : Comments?
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