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I grew up in a communist country. Good riddance to them, only a shame that so few were prosecuted for ruining the lives of so many.

• TimTheTinker 6y ago
  Who in their right mind downvotes this ^? If you do downvote, I'd really like to know why. Communism is manifestly a negative influence on mankind's well-being... don't know how anyone could rationally think otherwise (unless you grew up in a communist country and believe the propaganda).
  • throw1997throw 6y ago
    > unless you grew up in a communist country No, chances are the person who downvoted you is someone who never has actually lived in a communist country and likely did so from the comforts of an overpriced western coffee shop. They probably think they're an intellectual who wouldn't be first against the wall in such a situation. Take the downvote with pride, since you're speaking truth to abuse.
  • FabHK 6y ago
    In particular as GP didn't even make a political statement about theoretical political systems whose veracity could be discussed on some abstract grounds, but made a personal statement about themselves and their direct experience.
  • FabHK 6y ago
    This makes me wonder: USSR : "The Gulag Archipelago" :: modern China : ? Anyone got a suggestion for a well written modern book that exposes the sins of the CCP?