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re: As I get older I start to wonder if Capitalism is really the best approach
Posted on 10/17/22 at 5:19 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Posted on 10/17/22 at 5:19 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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What in the hell does that have to do with socialism? We have a mixed economy, you want less freedom and more monopoly.
Why so aggressive? I’m not advocating anything I’m just discussing.
I don’t have anywhere to discuss these types of topics other than this board.
This post was edited on 10/17/22 at 5:22 pm
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Posted on 10/17/22 at 6:22 pm to weagle99
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I don’t have anywhere to discuss these types of topics other than this board.
This makes me sad. This is what Irish pubs are for.
Posted on 10/17/22 at 6:38 pm to weagle99
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I’m not familiar with this, can you explain or link? Thanks.
If you've ever read Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, the Tailor reveals his shame at British and the west's failure to exalt man, he points out the ineffective nature of government in issues like the Suez.
Posted on 10/17/22 at 6:41 pm to weagle99
Everything has pros and cons, capitalism is no exception.
That said, add up all Capitalism's cons and it's still better than mass starvation.
That said, add up all Capitalism's cons and it's still better than mass starvation.
Posted on 10/17/22 at 6:46 pm to Azkiger
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Everything has pros and cons, capitalism is no exception.
Don't be a milquetoast. Pure capitalism is based on consensual agreement between producer and consumer. It doesn't get any purer than that.
Posted on 10/17/22 at 6:48 pm to ThinePreparedAni
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Not a fairness focus for me. Life/biology is inherently “unfair”. I am down with equal opportunity, not equal outcomes
It is a responsibility /leave it better than you got it mindset for me. Corrupt capitalism seems to me to create short sided, perverse incentives at times
...Therefore communism.
Posted on 10/17/22 at 6:49 pm to LemmyLives
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Pure capitalism is based on consensual agreement between producer and consumer
That is pure free market, not capitalism.
Capitalism is when BlackRock can impose ESG and DEI across America because they control the capital.
Again, capitalism does not equal free market. What you all want is free markets. Free markets are good. A hyper-financialized economy where the billionaire class dictates society is not good.
Posted on 10/17/22 at 6:51 pm to Arch of Titus
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Capitalism is when BlackRock can impose ESG and DEI across America because they control the capital.
That's closer to communism.
Governments that have corrupted businesses to do their bidding isn't capitalism.
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Again, capitalism does not equal free market
Of course it does in its purest forms.
Pointing to the lack of free market as a criticism of capitalism is tragically dumb.
Posted on 10/17/22 at 6:52 pm to weagle99
Negative Ghostrider!
Posted on 10/17/22 at 6:52 pm to moneyg
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Of course it does in its purest forms
Which isn't reality
Posted on 10/17/22 at 6:54 pm to moneyg
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That's closer to communism.
Governments that have corrupted businesses to do their bidding isn't capitalism.
BlackRock is not corrupted by the government. They run the government.
You conservatives just love to sit around and feel good that your ideal autistic worldviews actually means anything in the real world. Well, it doesn't. Economics doesn't work how you think it works.
Newsflash- All economies are planned.
Posted on 10/17/22 at 7:13 pm to Arch of Titus
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BlackRock is not corrupted by the government. They run the government.
Technocracy is where we are headed, you people will love it.
Massive monopolistic giants will run things for the gubment. Its like Corporate Socialism. "Experts" will decide policy (all hail Fausi!) not politicians.
Its a workaround to the pesky constitutional limits on the harm government can do.
There, your wet dream. No freedom to buy what you choose, its all predecided and safe. We'll all be serfs, but equal!
Posted on 10/17/22 at 7:14 pm to Arch of Titus
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Capitalism is when BlackRock can impose ESG and DEI across America because they control the capital.
You poor child..
This post was edited on 10/17/22 at 7:21 pm
Posted on 10/17/22 at 7:18 pm to Arch of Titus
Who left the DU gate open again?
Posted on 10/17/22 at 7:20 pm to weagle99
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I don’t support Socialism nor Communism
Yes, you do.
Posted on 10/17/22 at 7:21 pm to Arch of Titus
quote:Is that what they "teach" you in LosAngeles?
Again, capitalism does not equal free market.
Posted on 10/17/22 at 7:25 pm to weagle99
God could say the same thing about Free Will, weagle. Capitalism is Individual freedom; what people or groups do with it is their choice. There will always be consequences for beliefs and/or the "best (or not so good) approach". In this World, and the next life, assuming such exists.
High Tech is going to change everything, assuming we dodge the Fermi Paradox. It's good that you honestly critique, and question chosen beliefs. The Good Book says "prove all things".
High Tech is going to change everything, assuming we dodge the Fermi Paradox. It's good that you honestly critique, and question chosen beliefs. The Good Book says "prove all things".
Posted on 10/17/22 at 7:27 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Massive monopolistic giants will run things for the gubment.
No they won't. They run things for themselves INCLUDING the government. You really think the government is some independent entity? No. High finance runs the government. You fools want to shrink government, good luck. You need to TAKE OVER the government and use it to punish these corporate overlords.
Conservatism is so incredibly low-IQ, so simple-minded. You people have never had an original thought.
Posted on 10/17/22 at 7:31 pm to Arch of Titus
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No they won't
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You really think the government is some independent entity?
frick no. You think corporations print your currency?
This post was edited on 10/17/22 at 7:32 pm
Posted on 10/17/22 at 7:44 pm to weagle99
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As I get older I start to wonder if Capitalism is really the best approach
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I don’t support Socialism nor Communism.
Well....we're waiting?!?!?
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