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War_Hamster 12 points ago +15 / -3

You think what we have now is capitalism?

Crony Capitalism maybe, but that's like saying Social Justice is actually Justice.

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DrCowboyPresident 3 points ago +3 / -0

We had capitalism before what we have now, yes?

How did that work out?

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War_Hamster 7 points ago +8 / -1

What we have now isn't the fault of capitalism, it's the fault of corruption. No economic system works if the rules aren't applied evenly.

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buckfoomers 1 point ago +1 / -0

When'd the change from "capitalism" to "not capitalism" happen?

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War_Hamster 4 points ago +4 / -0

1913 or so.

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DrCowboyPresident 1 point ago +1 / -0

We fell partially because our worship of economics and the almighty dollar was heralded as more important than borders, language, culture, and family.

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War_Hamster 2 points ago +2 / -0

I'm not sure those things were the cause of the fall or symptoms of the fall. We started heading fast to a broken system when we gave away the control of our own currency.

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buckfoomers -4 points ago +4 / -8

NOOOOOOOO THAT'S NOT REAAAAAL CAPITALISM REAL CAPITALISM WORKS

Capitalism collapses when faced with the real world, same as communism.

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War_Hamster 6 points ago +7 / -1

All economic systems collapse when the insiders aren't accountable. I seem to recall discussions about the "moral hazard" of bailing out the banks.

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Sir_Girth 2 points ago +3 / -1

If nothing works what is the solution? You aren’t making much sense.

All I’m seeing is a troll.

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buckfoomers 2 points ago +2 / -0

Capitalism and communism aren't the only two economic systems in the world, you know.

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Sir_Girth 1 point ago +1 / -0

Sure, I agree, which one would work best in your opinion? That’s what I’m trying to get out of you.