Question of the week #60

[treonb]

Elizabeth and Philip would like to see a Communist America.  Stan would like Sandra back.  But would it really make them happy if they succeeded?  What do you think will make our characters feel happy and fulfilled?

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Comments

[treonb]

I think they do actually want a Communist America. At the moment, it might be more about protecting the USSR, due to political issues, but I think that's the overall goal.

I just don't see Philip convincing himself that killing is worth it if he's just fighting against the fear of Communism. He's talking about a major goal that would be worth all the struggle.

[lovingboth]

They can see that US capitalism has some good points, but they see all of its bad ones. 'Obviously' communist countries are friendly with each other, so success would also lead to world peace etc etc.