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ITT: A lot of people answering for people who have diametrically opposed views to them.

[โ€“] GrammarPolice@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (17 children)

Because communism โ‰  utopia. I only hate on shitty billionaires and ones that used shady methods to amass their wealth.

[โ€“] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 0 points 1 month ago

ones that used shady methods to amass their wealth.

Can you provide an example of one who didn't?

I guess there some celebrities now in that club... But I can't even get behind these regime whores. They have no solidarity with the people from which they leech

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[โ€“] banshee@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Interesting question. I don't think I've ever defended either. I've also only lived in capitalist countries, so I have no personal experience with other economic systems.

[โ€“] ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

what if it was me

[โ€“] queue@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 1 month ago

Brainwashing.

[โ€“] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 0 points 1 month ago

Some people think they are part of the club, rest don't know better

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