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Old 02-17-2016, 08:59 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by CaptainYooh View Post
  • The fundamental stated principle of socialism is: "From each person in accordance with his/her ability; to each person in accordance with his/her labour contribution".
  • The fundamental stated principle of communism is: "From each person in accordance with his/her ability; to each person in accordance with his/her needs."
Communism is generally defined by the common ownership of the means of production.

Finland is most certainly not a communist society by any reasonable definition, not even a little. There are some government owned companies still, but they are rapidly being sold. (Generally on the cheap.)
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