Afaik this happened with every single instance of a communist country. Communism seems like a pretty good idea on the surface, but then why does it always become autocratic?

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    17 days ago

    Thank you for continuing to suggest Parenti’s book! I think you’re the poster who has been regularly suggesting it in your posts as a first read, correct? If that’s the case, it was thanks to you that I read it! It’s a great book. Once I finish this I will work down the rest of your reading list.

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      Thanks for the kind words! I do throw it around a lot, haha. If people actually read what I link, that’s a massive victory! Feel free to ask any questions you may have about it. I also think following Blackshirts up with the famous Yellow Parenti Speech is a great way to close out that section.