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What History Teaches Us About Why So Many Eventually Flee Socialism

What History Teaches Us About Why So Many Eventually Flee Socialism
West Berliners crowd in front of the Berlin Wall early Nov. 11, 1989, as they watch East German border guards demolishing a section of the wall. Gerard Malie/AFP via Getty Images
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History is filled with political movements born from noble promises. Few have been more appealing in theory than socialism. At its heart, socialism promises greater equality, economic fairness, and protection for those who struggle in a competitive marketplace. It speaks to the desire for justice and the belief that no person should be left behind.

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Armstrong Williams
Armstrong Williams
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Armstrong Williams is a political commentator, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Howard Stirk Holdings.