I’m not anti-capitalist; I think the most enlightened society has aspects of capitalism & socialism. But we’ve drifted into a virulent strain of capitalism, with no ethical or moral responsibility to people or planet. It will correct that, or a generation will storm the Bastille.

Oct 18, 2020 · 4:01 AM UTC

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I’m ready
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Marianne, please explain how the profit element of capitalism can work without exploitation.
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Capitalism's only goal is profits. That's it! There's no room to care for life, living or environment.
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Capitalism is unjust, unstable, undemocratic and unequal. what's not to like?
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You should be...
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I think of that as Corporatism. Joe is getting lots of Corporate donations. Eventually the Corporate and non-Corporatism wing of the party will have to reconcile the economic conflict. The Corporate wing also is not committed to civil liberties, but to markets/cheap labor.
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This will get corrected ... because you will be there to remind us!
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I'm not sure I entirely agree, though I liked for the french rev reference.
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Nooo, capitalism is inherently exploitative, socialism is the way
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Capitalism is not the problem. Lack of citizen protection is the issue.
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