Hi all,

I’m seeing a lot of hate for capitalism here, and I’m wondering why that is and what the rationale behind it is. I’m pretty pro-capitalism myself, so I want to see the logic on the other side of the fence.

If this isn’t the right forum for a political/economic discussion-- I’m happy to take this somewhere else.

Cheers!

  • Kempeth@feddit.de
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    1 year ago

    Capitalism is an amazing engine to produce wealth. But it’s also extremely opposed to the idea of distributing it.

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      1 year ago

      It’s about voluntary redistribution by trading, gifting, and donating, rather than having someone forcefully redistribute your assets how they see fit.

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        1 year ago

        Your description sounds so nice and fair - allowing everyone to take full control of their wealth.

        So let me ask you: when was the last time you successfully negotiated the price of your groceries or utilities?

        You don’t. Because that “fairness” only exists between entities of equal power.