Those aren't "problems" with socialism. Those are just key aspects (and misrepresentations) of socialism. 1. The Party administers the means of production. The state, led by the Party, would indeed administer redistribution of the means of production. That's just how state socialism works. No problem so far. 2. Their authority becomes based on violence. Yes, violence will be required in managing this kind of state. Violence of some kind is... 1/