Detroit - Do the Human Thing (Gaming)

by Kermit , Raleigh, NC, Thursday, May 24, 2018, 13:25 (2382 days ago) @ Harmanimus
edited by Kermit, Thursday, May 24, 2018, 13:31

Communism has been questionably represented in government. Socialism is more a directive of “fair” in that context, still being under the influence of peoples. Capitalism is systematic exploitation of labor and resources for unbalanced gains. Capitalism is built on an imbalanced exchange of value, not a fair one.

Disagree, comrade. There are imbalances in capitalism, to be sure. The biggest problem right now is crony capitalism but that's a problem of government collusion with capitalists, not capitalism itself. Since capitalism is an individualistic system, and individuals are not born with equal abilities, you do not get equal results. That is not to say that equality of opportunity should not be provided to the extent that is possible, but even then, in a free society not everyone chooses the same opportunities, so the results won't be equal regardless and can still be characterized, for those who are so inclined, as unfair. To get equality of results you've got to either kill everyone or install a totalitarian state.

For what it's worth, I don't think capitalism works all that well by itself. There are social structures which alleviate its excesses, but if those go, all bets are off. Regardless, as an economic system, none has worked better to lift people out of poverty.

EDIT: This can continue, but I think I'll stop here. I fear I've already crossed a line regarding politics. Mea culpa.