Why did communist leaders live in mansions?
They're more equal than the rest.
>>1395482
Because they need it for their political duties in the politburo. Do you think they enjoyed living like some decadent bourgeoisie scum? of course not
"something something dialectics materials/class warfare"
Why do royals live in palaces?
Your average Brit:
>I'm proud my tax dollars go to fund the royal family's lavish lifestyle to this day! Thank God for tradition!
why are you asking?
>>1397207
Tourism revenue mostly.
>>1397207
Because of their ancestry.
>>1397236
I think it is to point out some irony or hypocrisy
>>1397238
Buckingham Palace wouldn''t be detonated the minute the monarchy is abolished.
>>1395482
Same reason why the US president lives in a mansion, I suppose.
>>1395482
Managing the country is hard work, comrade! We pigs need proper accommodation to account for the effort we give to this society.
>>1395482
Because they could.
>>1395482
>Insert cultural reference to Animal Farm
>>1395482
The same reason kings and presidents and prime ministers do.
Because being able to project power and influence is just as important as having and using power+influence. It's the same reason the USSR made shitloads of statues and renamed everything. It makes it easier for ordinary people to take them seriously.
