The heart of capitalism is my first example. The reality of capitalism is my second unfortunately. But that’s not the fault of capitalism itself, it’s the lack of government oversight protecting us from predatory corporations.
I remember when I used to be naive enough to believe this.
camr_on@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Lol try to be a little more condescending, will you?
prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 weeks ago
Yeah sorry, I guess I’m just tired of this shit.
Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 4 weeks ago
Based on the average age of Lemmy, I’ll go out on a limb and say I’m probably older than you.
What you call “informed positions” is simply giving up on seeing the reality over the propaganda. Your cynicism doesn’t allow you to separate the theory of capitalism from the reality of capitalism. You’re essentially no different than those people who say that anything except the current situation is essentially “socialism”, which by definition must be bad. But just because corporations have taken over capitalism, doesn’t mean there isn’t a fight to be had to try to change that.
I’m very close to 50 years old. I’ve got plenty of my own life experience that I don’t need any of yours thanks. If you want to give up, go right ahead. Some of us believe is a system where capitalism is contained by strong government regulations and social safety nets. Why do we believe this, because there’s plenty of European countries that already do this. Just because North America is completely bought out by corporations doesn’t mean that’s just what capitalism is.
Go be a sad sack defeatist on your own time.
prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 weeks ago
Y’know, I think all I needed was getting yelled at by an old person. I’m a capitalist now!
Leate_Wonceslace@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 weeks ago
Shush kiddo, the adults who can read are talking.