is communism a good idea in theory?

Answer 1

In theory yes.

In practice no.

Look at:

cuba
russia
north korea

There has never been a successful communist country.

Answer 2

No. Communism is a horrible idea. It doesn't reward hard-working people for their efforts. In capitalism, people can thrive, excel, and reach their full potential. In communism, the government just keeps people where they are and prevents them from moving forward. I understand that lower-class people have often suffered from the capitalist system, but I don't think communism is the solution. Capitalism should be reformed, not abolished.

Answer 3

Sure in theory but when you throw in the human equation it doesn't work. Interesting the word community where we all live and work .

Answer 4

Only in "Theory"
but that's true of many things.. in theory - good idea
in practice - very bad idea.

Answer 5

No. Humans need to be challenged or they become stagnant and mentally unhealthy. Besides, those who are in charge become corrupt. It's human nature which communism goes totally against.

Answer 6

Heck yes! Just like democracy is.

However, it is totally unworkable in reality! It always devolves into socialism, and then into other very unfortunate and corrupt forms of government until it collapses, or worse.

Answer 7

Only if you roll into it the theory that humans are perfect -- which we're not. In other words, no, it isn't.

Answer 8

in theory yes, but it never works

Answer 9

Yes, in it's pure form, the masses would be just as happy as they are with democracy....Assuming it was in it's pure form.

Tyrants and egotistical money hogs ruin both ideologies.

Answer 10

just take a look at how unions operate