The argument for Iran was that Mossadegh was “turning towards communism”. Same for Allende, same for Arbenz. Hell, just the concept of “domino theory” was all about stopping the spread of communism. Pretending they were some sort of equal opportunity saboteurs is deeply disingenuous.

"From each according to his capacity” is the absolute essence of exploitation.

…This is bait, right? It has to be, right? It’s such a profoundly ridiculous statement that it can’t possibly be anything else.

… Dude, I don’t know if you’ve heard about this thing, but it was pretty big. They called it “the cold war”.

Nah, draconian punishments are usually a sign of high-crime, low-enforcemwnt, so you’re overdoing punishment to drive the point home for the few thieves you manage to catch.