Poor communism was inefficient enough that its people were able to accomplish some things despite it, but efficient enough that they couldn't have cable TV.
Communism was inefficient as people could not accomplish things.
Poor communism was highly efficient, so much so that people could watch cable TV.
A person is performing a task that joins metals.
Indiana's Chief Justice hosted the Friday lunch.
You're coming in clearly, Jim.
U.S. workers are less likely to complain than them.
The dog is playing in the snow at night.
The NY Times style op-ed should be roughly the same word count as the Vanity Fair profile.