here's the pretty unanimous "tankie" line on that question
"This essay is presenting a very one-sided depiction of socialist states, with a great many of their shortcomings, mistakes, failures, and crimes (yes, a few) omitted or barely discussed"
Their many shortcomings, mistakes, failures and crimes (more than a few) are why I have a disinterest in engaging with these political movements.
not necessarily condoning the propaganda edits without jokes or humor being posted in the meme communities several times a day lately but here's the pretty unanimous "tankie" line on that question if you'd actually like an answer (~30 minute read, original medium link)
"This essay is presenting a very one-sided depiction of socialist states, with a great many of their shortcomings, mistakes, failures, and crimes (yes, a few) omitted or barely discussed"
Their many shortcomings, mistakes, failures and crimes (more than a few) are why I have a disinterest in engaging with these political movements.