the USSR did great things but I think they could have done it in a better way with more power in the hands of the workers and common people and less political repression

That should clear up many misconceptions.

also the idea of an one party system is in my mind rather undemocratic

democracy and communism cant mix my friend

you have to choose one

I think you can

false

they are incompatible

learn more about communism and you'll learn that

I am not sure about communism but you can have socialism and democracy

you can't have socialism either

learn more about socialism for that one

what you can have is the false socialism called "democratic socialism"

Communism is simply the stage of socioeconomic development that follows after socialism.

which is not real socialism, just social democracy

Socialism is inherently democratic.

if you can briefly break down why the ideas are incompatible?

well technically yes it is in the early stages

it is the transition period

Correct

well the ideas are incompatible because communism advocates for a one-party state

essentially that is the quick answer

I am not sure if I am down with marx and his idea of a one party state and no markets and a total command economy

I thing democracy within the state and democracy within the workplace makes sure people get their needs met

I am no expert on leftist ideology but those ideas seem not that great imo

Communism advocates for NO state. Communism entails the non-existence of states, classes, and the monetary-system. Social stratification simply cannot exist within communism.

well that's just it: it's impossible

real communism has never been achieved

and it never will be

because it is not possible

trotskites irl

stalinists irl

I am not sure how you get to a classless stateless society

thats it, you cant

>makhnovia

Primitive Communism has existed in numerous cultures throughout history, but full-communism has never existed. It will though, in my opinion.

if it never did in the past when it was attempted, what makes you think it is actually possible

why is communism better than socialism in your opinion?

logically it fucks itself over

also how do we get there?

@quiscalus Socialism will bring about wide-reaching changes in the sphere of social and economic development.