Topic: Was Russia better off as communist or as a democracy? Posted By: MissBrigitte Date: 12 Dec 2000 4:27 PM
I am writing an essay on dictatorship vs. democracy. I am playing the
devil's advocate and saying that dictatorship is better than democracy.
I thought Russia would be a nice example, does anyone have any
thoughts or comments on the issue?
Responses:
Subject: freedom From:peter clarke Date: 01 Jan 2001 2:02 PM
what price freedom of choice ask the millions of dead of the two world
wars freedom of the ballot box
Subject: Yes it was better off From: trance Date: 05 May 2001 1:48 AM
Although there were problems, in many ways, however, ussr was better
off than it is today....many people still wish that ussr should have
never been broken apart. There are too many misconceptions regarding
Ussr and Russia in US, and only the bad is viewed.
Subject: No, it was not From: Terrance Date: 10 Oct 2001 12:07 AM
Was America better of as a group of colonies ruled by the English
monarchy? No.It's really too early to speculate if Russia is better off
as a democracy. But, Russia has vast resources, a highly
educated/skilled workforce, and support from the West- so in time,
their living standards and economy can only improve.
Subject: re Freedom From: Srboslav Date: 07 Jul 2002 7:12 PM
What sorry ass freedom ?I live in YO NITED STATES now and I came here
from BiH former Yugoslavia.I really don't see any diference,or I don't
feel any more freedom.Wealth is what is diferent.Politicaly is the
same.If You are not one of "them" there is nothing You can really
do.What we got here for choice at that ballot box isridicules.The fact
that I can go out and badmouth president don't mean nothing to me.It's
entertaiment for retarded people.Freedom would be only and only if you
could take sirius poltical action withoutgeting killd like several
Afro-American leaders,rock stars ect.Lately they started with bending
TV shows,White house look like soap operaand pretty much everybody is
on dope.Even this may sound naive but I'm herring this every day from
fellow Americans-Take care of your own first!!!
Subject: General Dem. From: Nik Date: 06 Jun 2001 10:44 PM
Can some one give me a summary of russia's transition to democracy for
the last ten years???
