I've heard this comparison many times.
The difference is that as you get closer and closer to "real communism" you get greater and greater disasters.
As you get closer and closer to "real capitalism" (ie common law, property rights, sound money, etc) you get greater and greater success.
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2025-03-18 15:23:22
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