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minus-squareCowbee [he/they]@lemmy.mllinkfedilinkarrow-up13arrow-down5·1 month agoMost people actually preferred Socialism over modern Capitalism in post-Soviet states. Socialism works better than Capitalism, and was more democratic.
minus-squarej_overgrens@feddit.nllinkfedilinkarrow-up2·1 month agoFind me an old person anywhere that isn’t nostalgic for their youth.
minus-squareCowbee [he/they]@lemmy.mllinkfedilinkarrow-up1·1 month agoConsidering that wealth inequality skyrocketed, 7 million people died, and previously relied on safety nets were destroyed or sold for parts to Capitalists, I don’t think it’s something that can be attributed to simple youthful nostalgia.
Most people actually preferred Socialism over modern Capitalism in post-Soviet states. Socialism works better than Capitalism, and was more democratic.
Find me an old person anywhere that isn’t nostalgic for their youth.
Considering that wealth inequality skyrocketed, 7 million people died, and previously relied on safety nets were destroyed or sold for parts to Capitalists, I don’t think it’s something that can be attributed to simple youthful nostalgia.