“Real Socialism” Has Indeed Been Tried — And It’s Been a Disaster
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Capitalism doesn’t have to be implemented in a “pure” form for its benefits to be realized. Meanwhile, socialists must make excuses for repeated failures. Original text: “Real Socialism” Has Indeed Been Tried — And It’s Been a Disaster.