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Why are folks so anti-capitalist? (programming.dev)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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Hi all,

I'm seeing a lot of hate for capitalism here, and I'm wondering why that is and what the rationale behind it is. I'm pretty pro-capitalism myself, so I want to see the logic on the other side of the fence.

If this isn't the right forum for a political/economic discussion-- I'm happy to take this somewhere else.

Cheers!

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[–] 42 points 3 years ago (5 children)

Capitalism is an amazing engine to produce wealth. But it's also extremely opposed to the idea of distributing it.

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  • [+] -17 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    It’s about voluntary redistribution by trading, gifting, and donating, rather than having someone forcefully redistribute your assets how they see fit.

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  • [–] 25 points 3 years ago

    Your description sounds so nice and fair - allowing everyone to take full control of their wealth.

    So let me ask you: when was the last time you successfully negotiated the price of your groceries or utilities?

    You don't. Because that "fairness" only exists between entities of equal power.

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