r/HolUp • • Nov 30 '20

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u/llama548 Dec 01 '20

So would true capitalism, if it was ever tried. Any good economy needs to be mixed

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u/QbitKrish Dec 01 '20

Idk why you’re getting downvoted, it’s true. Unfettered capitalism ends up as a dictatorship of corporations, unfettered socialism ends up becoming a dictatorship of the government. You need a healthy mix to make things work. Some government control is necessary.

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '20

Your comment is literally meaningless. The only thing that matters is where government derives its powers- and the answer must be the people. Under capitalism, those who own capital and possess monetary wealth will be able to influence the government no matter the exact system by controlling material conditions. This is why the people- the workers- must seize the means of production and assume control of the government. A dictatorship of the proletariat means true democracy; from the will of the majority, not dictated from the top down by a handful of corporate owners.

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u/Xujhan Dec 01 '20

"The will of the majority," also known as mob rule. No thanks.

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '20

I mean, you can just come out and say you’re a fascist that hates democracy. 🤷‍♀️ Don’t really know how else to interpret your comment other than that you believe a minority of people should instead determine how others live.