Was North Vietnam communist or totalitarian?

Totalitarian with a communist badge. The way I see it, the terms are different ingredients in the same punch. But ingredients can mix many ways... Communist is a term more indicative of the left end of the political spectrum. read more

North Vietnam was, in fact, a horrible communist state and every communist states always choose authoritarian rule. And with totalitarianism, it ruled the people by iron fist and mass killing. It caused starvation and land reforms killed nearly 100.000 people. read more

Totalitarianism is basically another name for dictatorship. Dictators are not restricted by constitution/laws or opposition. Countries that still have a totalitarianism form of government include North Korea, China, and Vietnam. Life in a Totalitarianism Government You aren't able to express your individuality. read more