What is a communist country like today?

Answer 1

Bourgeoisie ( American, European ) democratic version: A country in which the means of production and the means of consumption are tightly controlled by the government. It is ruled by a communist, workers or socialist party. The political leadership makes sure they rule supreme. People are not allowed to say what they want. Any criticism of the communist government can led to arrest and long time jail. To get good jobs in a communist state, you must become a party member! If you are loyal and patriotic, you can get higher in the bureaucracy and maybe become a high-member of the communist party politburo.

Pro-Stalinist ( Russian ) version: A country in which capitalism has been destroyed by the workers under the leadership of a communist, workers or socialist party. These nations are socialist republics united under the great ideal of Marxism-Leninism. The bourgeoisie and right-wing forces are banned, because they want to impose the Dictatorship of big money. A people's republic gives free healthcare and free education to all its people.

Anti-Stalinist ( Anarchist, Trotskist ) version: A country which claims to be a republic of the people's, but in reality is more likely a bureaucratic dictatorship. Communism cannot be build in one nation. A communist society is anti-state and anti-government. A genuine socialist nation needs democracy and workers self management. The means of production and the means of consumption are not to be controlled by a bureaucratic state, but by workers councils. Win out freedom of speech, you cannot have a socialist state and a future communist society.

Chinese, Vietnamese and Laos version: A country which is independent of foreign rule. All the peoples are united in a patriotic front, controlling by a communist, workers or socialist party. A modern socialist republic has a socialist market economy, were the private sector works semi independent under the leadership of the government. Making much money and turning you socialist nation into a wealthy state, is the highest goal of patriotic workers.