As far as i was aware, Marxism has never actually been implemented anywhere in the world, its only ever existed in Theory. Communism, Stalinism, and possibly even Marx-Leninism may have been, but i dont believe Marxism as such, which is where alot of others have their foundations in.
But, on the same note - that is one major draw back in Marxism, its never actually existed, so its all good in theory.


As far as the similiarities between Marxism and Capitalism go, they both seek to provide an environment where the individual can excel. In Socialism we see this done by the elimination of the proletariat, the equalization of the social classes. In capitalism we have the legal freedom for one to advance socially by whatever means are available.
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While these are both, i think, partly correct.. i believe its more,
Capitalism provides an environment for the economy to grow - not necessarily the individual, as it could of course be a Corporation, which has just as many legal rights as an individual to exist.
And Marxism, an environment for society to grow.
From my understanding of Marxism, an individual's ability to excel is limited by only its Society's ability to excel and grow.

Beyond every ideology or belief system we may have, whether it be Capitalism, Marxism, Theology, Socialism, communism etc, they are all based on an assumption of 'like-minded individuals'. We are not all alike, we are all individuals... therefore the idea of a nation, let alone a world of 'like-minded individuals' will never actually exist...
So Chaos will reign.
or will it ?
And Society will be a Uptopia.