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There's nothing inherent to the economic theory of Communism that requires a police state. This is entirely due to the totalitarian ruling government in the PR
by komali2 7y ago
There's nothing inherent to the economic theory of Communism that requires a police state.
This is entirely due to the totalitarian ruling government in the PRC. Even the capitalist ROC was a totalitarian government for decades.
- erentz 7y agoThe Crushing Of Eastern Europe by Anne Applebaum is one intro you might read to understand how communism necessarily begets totalitarianism.
- johnzim 7y agoIt is not a necessary precondition for its founding or instantiation. It is hard to conclude however, from the body of evidence we have, that it is anything less than necessary for its continued functioning. edit: spelling
- mikeash 7y agoThe link is to the history of communism, not the theory. The history of communism in the 20th century is inextricably tied to totalitarianism. Whether this is because of the nature of communism or just because this particular communist movement was also totalitarian, they’re deeply connected. You can draw a pretty straight line from the totalitarian nature of the USSR to the behavior of the modern Chinese government. They opened up economically but the themes of political control continue.