Using the term " communist" is really false.  The former "communist" European countries under the USSR banner are all full-blown Capitalists, including Russia.  Russia is just the ultimate in Capitalism:  A criminal overlord identical in makeup and leadership to the old Mafia.  All ruled by a dictator killing off any dissenters just as Stalinism had nothing to do with "communism".  Just the same structure as this nation's Corporate Oligarchy with all power held in CEOs with compliant Boards of Directors appointed by themselves and eliminating all dissenting voices as long as the stock stays profitable.  Democracy and Constitutional Republics are just nice terms to throw around in justifying the dictatorial actions throughout the government and economy as the bribed agents carry out the Corporate Oligarchy agendas.  Agendas dedicated to maximum profits off-shored to accounts immunized from all tax laws passed by the bribed agents.  Billionaire Barons uber alles.