The merits of taking an anti-anti-communism stance | Aeon Essays

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PoliticsEnglish • 1 year ago

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The merits of taking an anti-anti-communism stance | Aeon Essays

alyaza [they/she] ( @alyaza@beehaw.org ) MA

PoliticsEnglish • 1 year ago

Millions of Russians and eastern Europeans now believe that they were better off under communism. What does this signify?

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Yes it is. I’m sorry your too narrow-minded to understand that.
- Communist ( @communist@beehaw.org )
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  It simply is not, it has never happened, anyone who is benevolent would give up power.
  
  Ultimate power corrupts, ultimately.

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