points by whoanoway 1 day ago | 0 comments
> Citizens of USSR were poorer than their counterparts in the west
Because of internal corruption and external embargoes and a government budget that could fund a global cold war.
> collectivism
What kind collectivism can happen when anyone can snitch on their neighbour over made up reasons?
https://www.history.com/articles/kgb-soviet-russia-secret-po...
Just don't do the above, and you're fine.
The west also funded Cold War, and is not free from corruption.
> Just don't do the above, and you're fine.
How else would you ensure the purity of thought?