Inspired from youth by Albert Camus' sense of the Absurd, I try to be a voice for REASON in the growing darkness and moral insanity of global capitalism .
Sunday, January 19, 2025
The pioneer Zionists of Israel like Golda Meir identified as "socialists " . But what went wrong ?
Were the pioneer Zionists like Golda Meir also socialists ?
[ "Yes, Golda Meir and many of the pioneer Zionists were considered socialists, particularly adhering to the ideology of "Labor Zionism," which is a socialist variant of Zionism that emphasized collective labor and social equality in building a Jewish state; this was a prominent belief among early Zionist settlers in Palestine, including those who came during the Second and Third Aliyahs.
Key points about this connection:
Labor Zionism:
Golda Meir was a strong advocate for Labor Zionism, which heavily influenced the early development of the state of Israel.
Kibbutzim:
Many Labor Zionists, including Meir, lived on kibbutzim, communal settlements based on shared labor and living.
Socialist ideals:
The core principles of Labor Zionism included economic equality, social justice, and collective ownership, aligning closely with socialist values. " ]
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