The Dictators Toolkit (2): Socialism

The concept of equality is considered ‘sexy' in today’s World, with most economic summits focusing on how to create a more equal society for all. However, the craze for equality has a dark political underbelly that has been noticed and is being exploited by Dictators in their mercurial rise to power.

Socialism, an economic system controlled by the centralized government in other to create equality appeals to the vast majority of disillusioned masses…until they become victims of the system. It is important to note that no actual wealth is created, as Socialism focuses more on equitable distribution of resources rather than the creation of wealth. In other Words, poverty is simply share out equally.

Dictators use that promise of equality to gather support while they make their way to the top of leadership. A good scenario is the rise of Fidel Castro in Cuba and how that promise helped solidify his support base that has seen Cuba’s development severely limited till this day.

It is often no surprise that they are of double standards and are unable to practice what they preach. In Cuba, the big government elites often stay in significantly better houses and have much better lifestyles than the masses.

It is troubling particularly how quickly people out of ignorance or desperation accept the ‘shared poverty' pact with socialists and aid their rise to power.

Almost all socialist eventually become Dictators as the powers of government only fuels corruption, overreach and control.