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Don't trust them. It's as simple as that. Whether they are pretending to care about social justice issues, or flattering trump, it's all an act. They have clear

Don't trust them. It's as simple as that. Whether they are pretending to care about social justice issues, or flattering trump, it's all an act. They have clearly shown they will change their moral principles faster than you can change your socks.

taylodl 1y ago
Don't trust a capitalist? You've been told that for nearly 200 years now. The good thing about what's happening now is the veil has been removed, and people can see the true nature of capitalism now that it has been laid bare. Previous administrations worked hard to make capitalism appear more humane. Well, with Trump that ship has sailed. The good news is that's the spark of realization that can lead to meaningful change.
- AnimalMuppet 1y ago
  The veil is less removed now than it was in, say, the 1890s. People then decided that capitalism needed to be regulated, not eliminated. Don't hope for more now.
  - taylodl 1y ago
    I think people are going to discard it. It'll be interesting to see what people propose to replace it with considering all the alternatives have failed. Maybe you're right and we'll resume with a stricter regulation. At this point though we have bigger fish to fry: Americans have just learned they have no inalienable rights. All their rights are what the government allows them to have. Several people have come to that realization over the lifetime of the US, but now that realization is hitting everyone en masse. How that is dealt with my drive how capitalism is dealt with.
- FridayoLeary 1y ago
  That's where you're wrong. Corporations were forced to pick a side in a culture war they wanted nothing to do with. Now they are reverting to their normal position. Dei brings no economic benefit for a company so they dumped it. Nor does criticising the president. Capitalism should be recognised for what it is: an amoral engine for economic growth, and the best one at that. Companies have no business preaching to the public the opinions of whichever political party is in charge.
  - JohnFen 1y ago
    > Capitalism should be recognised for what it is: an amoral engine for economic growth This is exactly why capitalism needs strong and active regulation to protect people from it. Capitalism is, effectively, sociopathic.

taylodl 1y ago

Don't trust a capitalist? You've been told that for nearly 200 years now. The good thing about what's happening now is the veil has been removed, and people can see the true nature of capitalism now that it has been laid bare. Previous administrations worked hard to make capitalism appear more humane. Well, with Trump that ship has sailed. The good news is that's the spark of realization that can lead to meaningful change.

AnimalMuppet 1y ago
The veil is less removed now than it was in, say, the 1890s. People then decided that capitalism needed to be regulated, not eliminated. Don't hope for more now.
- taylodl 1y ago
  I think people are going to discard it. It'll be interesting to see what people propose to replace it with considering all the alternatives have failed. Maybe you're right and we'll resume with a stricter regulation. At this point though we have bigger fish to fry: Americans have just learned they have no inalienable rights. All their rights are what the government allows them to have. Several people have come to that realization over the lifetime of the US, but now that realization is hitting everyone en masse. How that is dealt with my drive how capitalism is dealt with.
FridayoLeary 1y ago
That's where you're wrong. Corporations were forced to pick a side in a culture war they wanted nothing to do with. Now they are reverting to their normal position. Dei brings no economic benefit for a company so they dumped it. Nor does criticising the president. Capitalism should be recognised for what it is: an amoral engine for economic growth, and the best one at that. Companies have no business preaching to the public the opinions of whichever political party is in charge.
- JohnFen 1y ago
  > Capitalism should be recognised for what it is: an amoral engine for economic growth This is exactly why capitalism needs strong and active regulation to protect people from it. Capitalism is, effectively, sociopathic.