The red dead exemption occurs when polite society gives communism (or those who self identify as communist) a free pass despite the atrocities communism has led to. In other words, communism is exempt from criticism.

This free pass gives the carrier special privileges that result in people either overlooking the actions of communism or the individual's misdeeds as a result of their affiliation with communism.

Other ideologies with lower kill counts are not eligible for this pass. This is likely due to the communist long march through western institutions.

You are eligible for the Red Dead Exemption if you satisfy any of the following criteria:

1) you are a communist country guilty of genocide against its own people or other peoples.

2) you are aware of governments like those in point 1 and still believe communism is a force for good.

3) you are a westerner who has never experienced communism and think it sounds like a good idea.

4) you are a woke fordian who holds communist beliefs.
Guy 1: "Dude, Suzie just came out as a communist. I can't believe she'd associate herself with such a murderous ideolog..."
Guy 2: "Are you kidding me? Communism is the most peaceful ideology in human history"
Guy 1: "ah, I see you have granted her the Red Dead Exemption. This conversation is over"
by Souper Rare January 20, 2022
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