Very solid logic.

On the USSR, I'm not arguing that a majority wanted it to fall. I'm saying that enough lost faith that it crumbled. Of course why they lost faith is obvious. It was terrible.

You just got through saying asking people what they want/believe doesn't work. Then you cite results of a vote. In a communist nation no less. They aren't gonna be honest.

My point is that the people were lying to themselves until they could no longer do that. Enough people wanted change and the system fell.

These are my impressions at least.