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But they claim it's Russia interfering in our elections to deflect from the real problem
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"Authoritarian communists" believe a state is needed to build communism, and as aspects of people's lives are made better with a socialist state, the influence and impact of the state will wither away as the systems of community direction become more robust and helpful.
Anarchists believe the state is a fundamentally broken tool, and that it will only seek to maintain power, rather than wither away.
Both believe in the end goal of a stateless, classless, and moneyless society.
Authoritarian means strong enforcement and control over others.
Citizens.
That's the literal definition. I think you are mixed up about definitions.
Authoritarian:
--favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom
That's why I used the scare quote. I don't really believe authoritarian is good descriptor but it's the lexicon chosen for folks that believe in a useful and withering state.
But there is also a lot more to a conversation as complex as authority than the definition.
Yeah for sure
Socialism is early stage communism which does require the state to guide society into communism and get rid of those opposing the transition.