These kind of topics need far more depth and detail for informed discussion that a forum discussion would allow, and its easy to get tied up clarifying misinfor

These kind of topics need far more depth and detail for informed discussion that a forum discussion would allow, and its easy to get tied up clarifying misinformation and propaganda. Those who are interested already know, others are happy with a superficial understanding of issues. There is little doubt many states were terrified of communism and what its success could mean and also communist states whenever tried devolved in some form of totalitarianism and a great betrayal of the people and principles. Communist states have not been able to deliver on the promises and neither have capitalist states. The only constant is there are always a group of elites who manage to concentrate power, influence and wealth and drive agendas.