23 December 2011 - Wukan

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Meanwhile, the oppressed workers of Wukan in communist China arose and tried to enact communism.

inquiring mind: Will they finally create the workers’ paradise?
History: In my experience that never works.
inquiring mind: Will rebellion spread until the government falls?
History: That happens sometimes. Doesn’t usually help, though.
inquiring mind: So there’s no hope?
History: On the contrary, I’ve shown that on the whole things keep getting better.

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