[Jim Noble]

but in reality, communism has never been defeated by an economically-motivated “strong man.”

Economic determinism is Marxist.

Strong men are motivated by family, faith, and love of the nation.

It's weak liberal democracy that has never defeated communism, or more properly bolshevism, because its precepts of rules and limited powers are only meaningful to fellow believers.

[livius]

String men are motivated by ego.