Yeah, I think this is about wondering if Communism is an easier life than western democracy. Both systems rule you with an ironfist regardless, and arguably only offer the illusion of a choice, so would life be easier if those illusions of choice were gone? All western democracy really brings to the table to make it different these days is its obsession with public perception (All Is Vanity) so maybe those living under communist rule are happier than us with supposed freedom? I don’t personally agree with that, but I think that’s what Richey was getting at.
Yeah, I think this is about wondering if Communism is an easier life than western democracy. Both systems rule you with an ironfist regardless, and arguably only offer the illusion of a choice, so would life be easier if those illusions of choice were gone? All western democracy really brings to the table to make it different these days is its obsession with public perception (All Is Vanity) so maybe those living under communist rule are happier than us with supposed freedom? I don’t personally agree with that, but I think that’s what Richey was getting at.