Socialism, the idea that workers’ needs are best met by the collectivization of the means of production, didn’t function for Werner. Werner’s petty theft paled in comparison to the corruption that undermined East Germany from its founding. Eventually, the entire system collapsed; as it did everywhere else, socialism in Germany failed. The 29-year-old Mr. Kühnert is aiming for the real thing. In an interview with my newspaper, Mr. Kühnert took specific aim at the American dream as a model for individual achievement.

Source: International New York Times May 02, 2019 04:52 UTC