China: Communist History through Film

This little cartoon from 1915 explains everything. I question capitalism, and suddenly I’m a communist, a socialist, a threat to the flag, the troops, their grandpa’s beliefs, and the very fabric of reality. They don’t hear the words. They hear betrayal. That’s what happens when a system spends generations teaching people that struggle is noble, suffering is patriotic, and asking questions makes you the enemy. It’s not a debate. It’s a reflex. And the gas is still in the air. Disclaimer: This is