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Is communism viable in the USA?

Communism is an economic ideology that advocates for a classless society in which all property and wealth are communally-owned, instead of by individuals. The idea of communism came from the German philosopher Karl Marx.

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Yes, communism could be viable in the USA

This position holds that communism could be viable in the United States. It argues that American capitalism allows an unjust distribution of wealth that damages society, and that a communist system — by protecting people against job insecurity — could offer a fairer alternative.

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No, communism is not viable in the USA

According to history, communism has a bad reputation in the USA. It would take more than the promotion of communism and its possible perks for it ever to be viable or implemented.