Many years ago while in grad school, I had a friend who was a Communist. He was sort of likeable and despite his political views was a gun enthusiast. I also liked the idea that he would tell me the truth, at least for the most part about the left.
I knew he didn’t believe much of the stuff he espoused with one exception. He really hated the wealthy.
Envy is the source of much evil. When envy is fed by more and more propaganda, those succumbing to its lures will kill and torture the demonized group.
Your friend who didn’t believe much of what he espoused probably does now.
Envy is a poison.