This is plainly false, though. I already posted ample sources so I won’t retread old ground, but the idea that socialism was the problem isn’t realistic in the slightest. Western Europe thrived due to imperialism and colonialism, while the USSR aided liberation struggles around the world. This led to sanctions and trade embargoes, limiting access to luxury goods beyond what could be domestically produced. You aren’t speaking truth, but you did start lashing out at people and thus your comment was removed. And no, I’m not a moderator.