Communism is not the answer

Young people in Western Europe seem to have romantic ideas about communism, but my country’s experience should serve as a warning

The Overtake
Aug 31, 2018 · 10 min read
Young people faced with poverty and a lack of opportunities under capitalism are looking elsewhere for a better life

There’s a movement among young people in the UK glamorising one of the toughest societies anyone could live in — communism.

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