Americans are still, thankfully, terrible at marxism. Our present ruling political clique is trying its damnedest to convert us. They may bankrupt the nation in the process
A corollary to my statement is that the more we try to "out-central-plan" countries like China and Russia, the more they will kick our ass.
The other edge China and Russia have is that they honor their citizens instead of demonizing them and trying to replace them with foreign invaders.
Long term that is a gigantic advantage.
Morale is critical.
Generally speaking, yes, however American Democrats have perfected it.
They do it better at home than the Communist Chinese do in China.