Quote Originally Posted by JamesWales View Post
They all apply to communism. Every one, bar perhaps number 8, where far-left states tended to want to eradicate religion, although in doing so they would become entwined.

I'd recommend reading a few books on the horrors of communism. There are some excellent ones around by Anne Applebaum and Tomothy Snyder. Horrific reading.
Is anybody arguing in favour of communism in this thread? Or, is it that anyone who says they are left of centre politically is now assumed to be a communist?