But it's also so mind-numbingly and ignorantly inaccurate. For example, we get cancer cures! The internet! Smartphones!

I wish.

The Russian kind, not the kind where anyone other than the oligarchs receive any of that money.

Exactly this!

Yeah, not really. Theoretically, *the workers* own the means of production in communism. This is just a corporate takeover. The ultimate oligarchy.

Yeah. Sure. “Theoretically”. Try historically. Who “owns” the US government?

I'm...not sure what you're trying to say? All I'm saying is that this is less communist than outright capitalist and fascist, which is also your point (I think?)

Answer the question. Who legally owns the government? Historically, has there ever been a fascist communist country? Under communism, is every decision, made by popular vote? Are there shareholder meetings? How does ROI get distributed? You’re working on a philosophical level. That time passed.

Um. I don't get what we're arguing about. I was just pointing out that I think this is more akin to Russian oligarchy now (Gazprom, etc.) than Russia under Lenin. Which I'm not advocating for! Just pointing out a difference. Are you really mad that I don't hate these assholes the *right* way?

I’m not arguing. Maybe that’s the issue. Take my questions & suggestions, take some time to think. You’re reacting, defending, arguing, taking me as your opponent. This is not a debate. It’s not an argument. Suggestions and questions are not part of debate or argumentation. Essentially Socratic.

Exactly my thought.