As you said, those who lived it are the harshest critics of it. One of my take aways from the interview was how the people were gas-lit into believing the grocery stores were empty, not because communism is a big fail, but because their greedy neighbors down the street succumbed to capitalism and bought everything up... eye roll
Turns out, those that have LIVED under communist rule become the biggest anti commies.
Just ask the Cubans, East Block, Hong Kong before annexation, Taiwan which is why they have so much military hardware...
If you have a spare 4+ hours, highly recommend watching this interview (2 parts) with a Navy Seal who grew up under communist control of Poland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8eQsQMfnLk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-xS89QCbRc
As you said, those who lived it are the harshest critics of it. One of my take aways from the interview was how the people were gas-lit into believing the grocery stores were empty, not because communism is a big fail, but because their greedy neighbors down the street succumbed to capitalism and bought everything up... eye roll
I heard that in Seattle.