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Is this actually true? Plenty of former Russians are very anti socialist, because of their experience with communism. They would say that their larger experienc

by edanm 10y ago

Is this actually true? Plenty of former Russians are very anti socialist, because of their experience with communism. They would say that their larger experience causes them to fear things that sound good in theory, but are terrible in practice. Either way, I doubt you could get away with saying they have a simple worldview without nuance. I think your view really boils down to "i'm right they're wrong, so of course education and experience would cause anyone to be on my side!"

mapleoin 10y ago
How does one get to be a former Russian?
- dagw 10y ago
  By moving to, and taking up citizenship in, a new country.
- ionised 10y ago
  Perhaps they meant former 'Soviets'
- dao- 10y ago
  By giving up your citizenship.
- tremon 10y ago
  By being born under the iron curtain, then having your country liberated after the fall of the USSR.
bobwaycott 10y ago
How can one be a "former Russian"? Also, socialism != communism. Also, Stalinism != communism.
- joncrocks 10y ago
  By becoming a true Scotsman?
  - pigpaws 10y ago
    HEAR HEAR!