As those of you who are newsletter or Patreon subscribers know, I spent a month in Romania learning more about the history of this fascinating country. One thing I became particularly interested in was the more recent history of Socialism and Communism in the country.

This article is my personal interpretation of this history, based on personal research inspired by visits to museums, historical sites, the Palace of the Parliament, conversations with Romanians, and the home of Nicolae Ceausescu and his family. It's an interesting example because it's so recent. I believe it can be used as a case study for how this form of government is instituted, how things devolve, and how it ends up.

There are lots of personal photos I took while I was there.

LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/socialism-communism-in-romania/

Any mistakes in the retelling of this story are my own, based on my poor Romanian language skills and the inability to always take notes while in the midst of touring. But I was profoundly touched by the stories I heard and the things that I learned. I've always been pro-capitalism and pro-liberty, but seeing the results of losing those precious freedoms firsthand was profound.

Do you know more about Romanian history that you'd like to add? Do you see any similarities between the stories I shared and the situation in the United States? Are you concerned we could go down this path? Is there a figurehead like Ceausescu that you could see as leading the way?

Let's discuss it in the comments section.

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