I’ve been speaking with other more informed communists and they’ve told me that none actually exist. Is this true?

China, Laos, and Vietnam: now notoriously capitalists. Workers work 12+ hours with no protection in horrible factory conditions. Suicide rates are so high that suicide nets are installed. The air is so polluted millions die from lung cancer, especially factory workers w/out basic masks. Corporations dominate

North Korea: Undemocratically ruled by the Kim dynasty. Jong un indulges lavishly at the expense of his citizens, ordering millions in fine wine and trips from Denis Rodman. They might be the most socialist though, as Juche seems to otherwise be democratic.

Cuba: Sanctions have taken a massive toll, but even taking that into account the country still has its own problems. They have massive food shortages and inventory probs and aren’t self sufficient after 60+ years. Why couldn’t they’ve use machinery imported from the Soviet Union to develop their agriculture and fishery? The Soviets supported them heavily. They seem to be incredibly mismanaged or corrupt

  • anarchost@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Stop being disingenuous. “I am personally offended and I refuse to answer your question” is a dodge, not a response.

    You just said you were okay with vocal criticism of the government, so how about it? To what degree should people be allowed to vocally criticize their government?

    • Maoo [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
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      1 year ago

      lol, you think I’m offended? I’m really just bored. I’ve been giving you chance after chance to engage just in case, but it eventually gets tedious - and indicates that good faith is not something you respond to. You seem to engage much more directly with people in this thread that you think you have bothered. Ask yourself if that’s a healthy thing to do.

      It’s funny that you haven’t learned that I don’t actually care about your attempts at goading, either. Refer to my previous response to your question.

      • anarchost@lemm.ee
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        1 year ago

        And I’ve given you a chance for you to explain how you are okay with criticism of the government, but when it comes to North Korea and the CCP you have suddenly gotten quiet.

        Do you want to walk back your statement, and say that you are against criticism of the government? That is probably more in line with your actual beliefs.