Communism destroyed millions of lives, but its critics are now branded "neocons".

New Statesman ^ | 07 June 2007 | Robert Service

[Freedom4US]

It seems like some of the smaller, “commune” type societies have worked, sorta. Some of them were religious in nature (including a strict celibate order, which disappeared. Hm.)
Another whose name escapes me, was “burned out” in the 19th century equivalent of a Waco, TX deal. Then there is the Oneida group, the Amish and other orders, etc.

[neb52]

“It seems like some of the smaller, “commune” type societies have worked, sorta. Some of them were religious in nature (including a strict celibate order, which disappeared. Hm.)
Another whose name escapes me, was “burned out” in the 19th century equivalent of a Waco, TX deal. Then there is the Oneida group, the Amish and other orders, etc.”

It has to have a pretty small homogeneous society. That is why it works for the most part in Sweden. Everybody has to agree on most issues with little margin of difference.

[Freedom4US]

And usually/always within the context of a larger, less communal country or political system?

[HardStarboard]

>>>Maybe Neocommies?<<<

I can live with that....or Communist Ba$tardz, take your pick!

[masadaman]

The main problem with a President Hillary is the prospect of abandoning our efforts to contain terrorism, not only in the Middle East, but everywhere. Taking it to an enemy and making the case for the process takes serious courage and depth. Such character has been diluted in Western Europe almost to the point of embarrassment. That essentially leaves us, America, who have carried the primary burden essentially alone since 1945. The burden is continuous, comprising a healthy percentage of human and financial capital without pause of any kind.

My take is that a large percentage of present day residents (Americans and immigrants of all stripes) haven’t a clue about our heritage, our past struggles and the enormous cost of freedom. The teachers’ unions and the MSM have succeeded beyond their wildest hopes in dumbing down the general populace to the effect that many sincerely believe that under a Hillary or an Edwards or an Obama, life as they know it would simply go on just with more socialism, higher taxes, less freedom of speech etc. They seem to take for granted that there will always be Americans willing to train, fight and sacrifice for them as if it’s a given, like deductions from their pay slip.