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grandkaiser@lemmy.world 3 weeks agowithin a capitalist society
I cannot think of any successful society to date that did not prioritize rewarding the productive and/or powerful. Not saying that you’re wrong, just that it’s far from exclusive to capitalism.
leftytighty@slrpnk.net 3 weeks ago
surph_ninja@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Socialism and communism are specifically designed to put the needs of the people first. ‘From each according to their ability, to each according to their needs.’
grandkaiser@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Socialism and communism, in theory, are structured to prioritize the needs of the people over profit or power. The slogan captures that ideal beautifully. However, history shows that the implementation of these systems falls short of their ideals. Issues like bureaucratic inefficiency, corruption, or the consolidation of power within ruling parties have led to systems that still reward the powerful or productive, just in different ways. I’d argue that the challenge isn’t the system itself but the difficulty of designing any system that fully aligns with such principles while addressing the complexities of human behavior and societal needs.
surph_ninja@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
You’re comparing what corrupt communist leaders do to what capitalism does by design.
grandkaiser@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Yes, that’s what I said
xenspidey@lemmy.zip 3 weeks ago
You mean cronie capitalism. The Fabian Socialist were big into eugenics, remember. Straight capitalism is based on a free and open market. That’s not what anywhere has.
surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Is there a socialist society that has failed without the US crushing it?