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    3 hours ago

    Hard disagree. Any system that allows private accumulation of capital will create a class of wealthy individuals who then use their wealth to dismantle checks and balances. It’s inevitable.

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        2 hours ago

        Look at this genius who thinks calling someone a “tankie” automatically wins the argument.

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        2 hours ago

        Did you know that despite only having 4.5% of the world’s population, the USSR held 25% of the world’s prison population? Oh wait, no. Those statistics are for the USA right now.