# We’re all Soviets now

Source: https://www.thefp.com/p/were-all-soviets-now
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## Summary

Niall Ferguson's essay, "We're All Soviets Now," draws parallels between present-day conditions and the Soviet Union, pointing to a permanent deficit, a bloated military, a bogus ideology pushed by elites, poor health among ordinary people, and senescent leaders. The visible preview is introduced by Bari of The Free Press, who announces that Ferguson is joining the outlet as a biweekly columnist. The preview lists his credentials, including two Oxford degrees and teaching posts at Oxford, Cambridge, NYU and the London School of Economics. The rest of the essay is behind a subscription paywall, so its supporting evidence is not visible.

## Article

Niall Ferguson: We’re All Soviets Now

Smolensky Street shoppers, including two Soviet Army soldiers lining up at a liquor store counter waiting to buy vodka, on November 16, 1991. (Sergei Guneyev via Getty Images)

A government with a permanent deficit and a bloated military. A bogus ideology pushed by elites. Poor health among ordinary people. Senescent leaders. Sound familiar?

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Bari here.

In the early days of The Free Press, I put together a fantasy roster. Niall Ferguson was at the top of it. Today, I am thrilled to announce that Niall is joining The Free Press as a biweekly columnist.

Niall’s résumé is a little much. He has two degrees from Oxford and has taught there as well as at Cambridge, NYU, the London School of Economi…

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