I was taught that communism is when all property (including toothbrushes) gets taken by the government and redistributed personally by one leader who has total control, and it failed because no one did any work (as they got paid anyway)

    • infuziSporg [e/em/eir]
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      4 years ago

      It's not just about teaching better, it's a tool of social filtration. Putting (at least somewhat) wealthy people around wealthy people is how upper class consciousness gets perpetuated.