I escaped communism. America must not ignore the urgent warning signs
Colombian immigrant Gerson Moreno-Riaño argues that the rising popularity of socialism in the United States poses a dangerous threat to American freedom. He contends that socialism is merely a precursor to communism, citing the historical atrocities and displacement caused by communist regimes. The author urges Americans to recognize the inherent dangers of government overreach based on the catastrophic track record of communist revolutions.
- ▪Recent polling indicates that only one in three Americans holds a positive view of capitalism, while most remain wary of socialism.
- ▪The author asserts that there is no meaningful difference between socialism and communism, describing socialism as the on-ramp to communist society.
- ▪Estimates suggest that communist regimes have been responsible for the deaths of nearly 100 million people across various regions.
- ▪The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) displaced over seven million Colombians during its half-century conflict.
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| Publication time | Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:10 -0400 |
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Opinion I escaped communism. America must not ignore the urgent warning signs No communist revolution has delivered the justice, equality, and prosperity it promised By Gerson Moreno-Riaño Fox News Published October 1, 2026 5:00am EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Socialism's illusion of a 'free lunch' will backfire according to these immigrants who escaped communist rule Men who witnessed socialism and communism firsthand warn Americans about the seductive promises of the ideology, and what they say can follow when government gains too much power.
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