That's because what you're referring to wasn't actually communism. It's fascism. Just like American fascism isn't capitalism. It's fascism.
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Weird how every single attempt at communism ends up being fascism.
aug 25, 2025, 12:26 am • 2 0 • view
Once those in control of the govt control all the means of production, without checks, their inate self-interest invites corruption. Elections in democratic countries provide a check on corruption, since the voters choose who is elected. There are exceptions, the US being a prime example today.
aug 26, 2025, 1:09 am • 2 0 • view
Because we have to all agree to stop having borders to do actual communism. Beyond that, we have democratic socialism which mostly works.
aug 25, 2025, 12:28 am • 0 0 • view
So, a classic Utopia. Greek etymology, literally meaning “not + place” = fantasy world. I never get what Americans mean by “democratic socialism”. Seems to be more “identity” than a political term. I’ve lived in Norway, so used to social democracy. Way more “capitalist” than “socialist”. Works.
aug 25, 2025, 12:42 am • 2 0 • view
Social democracy IS democratic socialism. And yeah, utopia. Which is why it hasn't ever actually happened.
aug 25, 2025, 12:44 am • 0 0 • view
Nah, US Democratic Socialists are on a different planet to the social democrats in Norway. Seriously different planet. Social democracy in Norway embraces capitalism, is very pragmatic, low drama, etc. Very unlike US DemSocs!
aug 25, 2025, 12:53 am • 0 0 • view