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I see this less as an intrinsic problem with capitalism, and more of a failure for our government to do its job, protect citizens and enforce healthy boundaries
by imwillofficial 5y ago
I see this less as an intrinsic problem with capitalism, and more of a failure for our government to do its job, protect citizens and enforce healthy boundaries in society.
Instead we have sweetheart deals and tax breaks.
- Klinky 5y agoI think it is intrinsic. Capital is just code for "power and control", the more money and capital you gain, the more persuasive power you have on everyone, including the government that should be regulating your behavior to the benefit of the people, and not specific corporate interests.
- imwillofficial 5y agoNope, capital just means money. Maybe it brings power and control, maybe it doesn’t. The two are not intrinsically linked. There are people far more poor, and far more powerful than me in our current system.
- Klinky 5y agoIn a system where you need money to survive, you inherently gain more power and more control with the more money you have. Maybe these people have more "social capital" than you, but that doesn't go far if you can't survive. The desperation economy is designed to keep a lot of monkeys dancing for peanuts.
- imwillofficial 5y agoOn this, we agree.