Capitalism and Communism

One of the basic differences between Communism and Capitalism is that, with Communism connections are the only thing that matters. Sure, nepotism plays a large role in capitalism, but there still is hope for the common man to work, study, improve himself and lay a foundation for long term family wealth. But in communism, if you are not connected to the Party, you are just a peasant—you can not own property, you do not own the ergs of your work, just the pain that the work leaves behind