Why communist ideology could not recover in ex-Soviet Union or china even after 3+ and 5 decades? AI Overview :Communist ideology could not recover in the former Soviet bloc primarily because its collapse was rooted in systemic economic failure, authoritarian stagnation, and a total loss of political legitimacy. In China, however, the Communist Party survived and adapted to the times by embracing market capitalism while maintaining strict political control.The Former Soviet Union: Ideological Collapse and RejectionThe Soviet Union's version of communism ultimately fell apart because its central planning model became overly rigid, inefficient, and bankrupt. The inability to meet basic consumer needs combined with the heavy financial burden of the Cold War and state corruption led to widespread disillusionment among citizens.When reforms like Glasnost (openness) and Perestroika (restructuring) were introduced in the late 1980s, they exposed deep-seated flaws and did not save the system. The subsequent dissolution of the USSR was driven by rising ethnic nationalism and the catastrophic failure of the planned economy. Ideological recovery failed for several distinct reasons:The "Soviet Import" Stigma: In many Eastern Bloc states, communist rule was viewed as an oppressive foreign imposition backed by Soviet military occupation, making it inherently unpopular once Soviet influence waned.Lived Experience vs. Ideology: Decades of shortages, censorship, and the crushing of basic democratic freedoms destroyed the belief in the utopian promise of communism.Shift to Capitalism and Democracy: Following the 1991 collapse, these nations rapidly transitioned to market-based economies and democratic political systems, entirely replacing the Marxist-Leninist framework with nationalism and neoliberal policies.China: Economic Adaptation and State CapitalismIn China, communism evolved into an entirely different system, effectively prioritizing economic performance over orthodox Marxist-Leninist ideology to maintain the Communist Party's grip on power.Deng Xiaoping’s Reforms: Starting in 1978, China abandoned rigid central planning and opened up to a market-based economy, often termed "Socialism with Chinese characteristics". This allowed massive privatization, foreign investment, and unprecedented economic growth.Performance-Based Legitimacy: The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) shifted its ideological justification away from class struggle to economic prosperity and poverty alleviation. By drastically improving the standard of living for hundreds of millions of people, the CCP secured widespread compliance and nationalistic support.Political Control: While allowing free-market capitalism, the CCP maintained a strict monopoly on political power, utilizing censorship and rapid technology integration to stifle dissent.While China is still ruled by the Communist Party, it successfully moved away from an orthodox communist economic model. The fundamental difference in the outcomes of the two regions is that the USSR collapsed because it failed to reform its political and economic structures, whereas China survived by radically reforming its economic system while rigidly preserving its authoritarian political hierarchy.
Muthukrishnan Dhandapani @dmuthuk Indians wealth data as per Bernstein. There are 205 people with wealth over $1 billion (Rs 8700 crores). These are billionaires in the country. There are 86,000 people with wealth over $10 million (Rs 87 crores). These are Uber rich people in the country. Top 1% of Indian households account for 40% of country's income 60% of wealth 70% of financial assets p 3% of Indian households account for 45% of country's income 70% of wealth 80% of financial assets The remaining 97% households have Average income of around Rs 36,000 per month Average wealth of Rs.17 lakhs Average financial assets of Rs 2.6 lakhs In a way this 97% data is misleading because it includes top 10%, top 20%, bottom 50%, bottom 10% and so on. According to recent Indus Valley report, one billion Indians or 70% of India earn below the world bank poverty line of $3.65 per day, roughly Rs 10,000 per month. Only 10% Indians or roughly around 150 million are India's consumption class. (So people of 97% households should passively agitate continuously till they get atleast Rs.20000 per month from the average of Rs.36000 per month and change GOVTs of states and Cenre if they don't execute economc polices towards leaving others for some time to increase productivity till AI and Robotics become norm to further the standard of living.)
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Why communist ideology could not recover in ex-Soviet Union or china even after 3+ and 5 decades? AI Overview :Communist ideology could not recover in the former Soviet bloc primarily because its collapse was rooted in systemic economic failure, authoritarian stagnation, and a total loss of political legitimacy. In China, however, the Communist Party survived and adapted to the times by embracing market capitalism while maintaining strict political control.The Former Soviet Union: Ideological Collapse and RejectionThe Soviet Union's version of communism ultimately fell apart because its central planning model became overly rigid, inefficient, and bankrupt. The inability to meet basic consumer needs combined with the heavy financial burden of the Cold War and state corruption led to widespread disillusionment among citizens.When reforms like Glasnost (openness) and Perestroika (restructuring) were introduced in the late 1980s, they exposed deep-seated flaws and did not save the system. The subsequent dissolution of the USSR was driven by rising ethnic nationalism and the catastrophic failure of the planned economy. Ideological recovery failed for several distinct reasons:The "Soviet Import" Stigma: In many Eastern Bloc states, communist rule was viewed as an oppressive foreign imposition backed by Soviet military occupation, making it inherently unpopular once Soviet influence waned.Lived Experience vs. Ideology: Decades of shortages, censorship, and the crushing of basic democratic freedoms destroyed the belief in the utopian promise of communism.Shift to Capitalism and Democracy: Following the 1991 collapse, these nations rapidly transitioned to market-based economies and democratic political systems, entirely replacing the Marxist-Leninist framework with nationalism and neoliberal policies.China: Economic Adaptation and State CapitalismIn China, communism evolved into an entirely different system, effectively prioritizing economic performance over orthodox Marxist-Leninist ideology to maintain the Communist Party's grip on power.Deng Xiaoping’s Reforms: Starting in 1978, China abandoned rigid central planning and opened up to a market-based economy, often termed "Socialism with Chinese characteristics". This allowed massive privatization, foreign investment, and unprecedented economic growth.Performance-Based Legitimacy: The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) shifted its ideological justification away from class struggle to economic prosperity and poverty alleviation. By drastically improving the standard of living for hundreds of millions of people, the CCP secured widespread compliance and nationalistic support.Political Control: While allowing free-market capitalism, the CCP maintained a strict monopoly on political power, utilizing censorship and rapid technology integration to stifle dissent.While China is still ruled by the Communist Party, it successfully moved away from an orthodox communist economic model. The fundamental difference in the outcomes of the two regions is that the USSR collapsed because it failed to reform its political and economic structures, whereas China survived by radically reforming its economic system while rigidly preserving its authoritarian political hierarchy.
Muthukrishnan Dhandapani
@dmuthuk
Indians wealth data as per Bernstein.
There are 205 people with wealth over $1 billion (Rs 8700 crores). These are billionaires in the country. There are 86,000 people with wealth over $10 million (Rs 87 crores). These are Uber rich people in the country.
Top 1% of Indian households account for 40% of country's income
60% of wealth 70% of financial assets p 3% of Indian households account for
45% of country's income
70% of wealth
80% of financial assets The remaining 97% households have
Average income of around Rs 36,000 per month
Average wealth of Rs.17 lakhs
Average financial assets of Rs 2.6 lakhs
In a way this 97% data is misleading because it includes top 10%, top 20%, bottom 50%, bottom 10% and so on.
According to recent Indus Valley report, one billion Indians or 70% of India earn below the world bank poverty line of $3.65 per day, roughly Rs 10,000 per month.
Only 10% Indians or roughly around 150 million are India's consumption class. (So people of 97% households should passively agitate continuously till they get atleast Rs.20000 per month from the average of Rs.36000 per month and change GOVTs of states and Cenre if they don't execute economc polices towards leaving others for some time to increase productivity till AI and Robotics become norm to further the standard of living.)
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