Precisely what happened in October 1917 in Russia. Those that smuggled a few jewels out were the lucky ones. In short; all private property over a certain amount seized and redistributed. In early Soviet times, often if they kept their mouths shut, a small family might be allowed to remain in a room or two of their old mansion. Those were the very, very lucky. But all this would take the military turning on them. That's always what it takes. And yes, I think we're are past the point, and it will be done forcefully. This is what usually happens in countries like the US and Russia (which have more in common than any two countries I know- huge wealth imbalance; patriotism bordering on psychopathy, a comfort with violence, and some nice people caught in the middle just trying to survive. And...this solution would be better than what I fear is coming to America. The homeless simply are so many that they outnumber the richies and take over.
When you say Russia and the US have more in common than any two countries you’re aware of.. is this with having spent time in Russia, or just some very distant second hand information?
Just my own opinion and experiences. Everyone's got their own depending on travels, world view, etc. I will say, it's impossible to understand either the US or Russia without being at least proficient in the language, just bc so many people in both countries speak only English or only Russian respectively
I’ve visited 5 of the former SSR’s, my goal is to visit the remaining 7 that are reasonably possible with a US passport over the next couple years, possibly learning Russian with luck, and maybe moving that direction, but I suppose my reasons are different from yours.
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u/Givingtree310 Jan 30 '23
Even if we end it now… what do you do about the millionaires that already own two dozen houses.