Kevin Maness

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Then everyone realized that the democrats had their eyes on the good life, too. They’d forgotten all about us. People are nothing but dust, specks of dust…Now the people have once again turned to the Communists. There were no billionaires back when they were in charge, everyone had a little bit, and that was enough for us all. We all felt like human beings. I was like everyone else. I’m a Soviet, and so is my mother. We were building socialism and communism. Children were taught that selling was shameful and money couldn’t buy happiness. Live honestly and give your life to your Motherland—the ...more
Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets
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