I don't think that necessarily follows (you seem to be equating Stalinism and Maoism with Communism):

Hmm, well I've disclaimed my poor knowledge of history several times in this thread. I couldn't even tell you which of the current Communist states became so via democratic means, as you've stated there have been many of. All I've ever seen in my lifetime from Communist states is a dictator ruling with an iron fist.