A derogatory reference to communism, specifically to the Cold War and the (former) Soviet Union. For decades, communism was the ultimate and de-facto enemy of the United States and allies Active wars, coups, assassinations, espionage, and many other things, were fought/ordered/carried out over the perceived/real worldwide struggle between
democracy and communism in the post World War
2 era (1945-1990'
s). The Vietnam War, Korean War, and Cuban Missile Crisis being the most notable for obvious reasons.
*This
definition is especially important for those who
may have no idea/not-sure why other generations in the US have such a strong anti-communism / anti-communist bias, and because recent history coverage in K-12 is poorly and/or quickly covered in US for a number of reasons.
"Yes
children, the commie bastards actually put nuclear weapons and bases in Cuba with the
blessing of Fidel Castro, and nearly started a nuclear war from which all your
political correctness and 'safe spaces' would not have protected you."