I still hold my statement. USSR was not communistic. At all.
Think about it. A room and board for everyone for free. Free healthcare. Free transportation. Only luxuries cost money. Even the poor can afford a 2 room apartment issued by the state. Those with more money are taxed higher to fund welfare. Spreading it around. Take from those with excess and give to those in need.
Incidentally, Robin Hood was one of the first Communists.
However, this relies on a well regulated and non-corrupt government. The USA constitution is perfect for this. The 1st and 2nd amendments are the most important part. Empower the people. Give them the ability to replace the regime if they don't like it. Make it as bloodless as possible.
THAT'S what I think communism is about.
Capitalism is good as well. I think capitalism is a system where you have the wealth concentrated in the hands of few who use it to support the many. Essentially, the people work and get paid. They use the money to buy stuff to live and prosper. Room and board cost money which they earn.
This however means those that cannot work, cannot pay. Cannot live. Under this system, homeless people cannot get a job at all. Consider this. Who would hire them?
Remember. All extremists are well-intentioned in their minds. Even Osama. They all want what they think is best for the world. Stalin, Hitler, Mao, Lenin, George Washington, McCain, Christians, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, Etc.
But for most of them, the "Best" is actually not the best. I'm still talking about extremists. Take Muslims for example. They want to convert or eradicate the whole world and rule it. For better living conditions for all under the guidance of Allah. Inshalla.
Another example: Christians. (Still talking about extremists) They want to save the entire world. They strongly believe that the path to heaven is through the worship of the holy trinity and The Lord. (God)
George Washington: Examine the facts. He and his whole "Sons of Liberty" organization were terrorists. But history is written by the victors.
Again, I may not know exactly what Communism and Capitalism mean, but as far as I'm concerned, the system I described for communism is an excerpt from my personal beliefs on how governments should work.
NOTE: It's only PART of what I believe. It only really makes sense if I say all of it, but I don't think you want to read 3 pages of political ideology and I don't think I want to type it up.
"I honorably disagree with you, but I will fight for your right to say it."