I expect this is a function of naifs attracted by prospect of free stuff, coupled with ambitious men hoping to ride its banner to personal power. In that respect, much like other ideologies or faiths that garner a significant following.
In that respect, much like other ideologies or faiths that garner a significant following.
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In that you are correct. Basic human nature, free stuff good. I think they all could become harmful to people but it is a matter of scale, communism gets more destructive as it gets larger and gains more power.
Communism and socialism will always be popular among those who think they can get something for nothing.