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Capitalism is not binary - the countries you mentioned are predominantly capitalist but have more robust social safety nets for people in need. They also (gener
by mthoms 6y ago
Capitalism is not binary - the countries you mentioned are predominantly capitalist but have more robust social safety nets for people in need. They also (generally) don't have things like civil forfeiture, for-profit prisons, "cash" bail and corporate control of politicians by "donation". All are aspects of capitalism taken to the extreme (IMHO).
I agree it was suspect wording though. It would have served the author better to focus on the vast income equality that exists in the US "version" of capitalism.
- thephyber 6y ago> Capitalism is not binary I think this is the biggest problem with political discourse right now. We don't really have the vocabulary to accurately describe the status quo or a desired end state we should aim for.
- mthoms 6y agoI agree. It's especially difficult since the "S" word has become synonymous with "anti-American" due to (mostly) conservative rhetoric.