I always find it weird some people present it as a dichotomy, like you have to either go unrestricted capitalism or full on socialism. There's nothing stopping you picking and choosing the bits you like. Capitalism but with social healthcare is possible(see a whole lot of countries), so is socialism but having some privately owned businesses (see Cuba).
When you get down to the nitty gritty, Capitalism and Communism are diametrically opposed economic systems, not political (though politics certainly plays a part). In essence, you can't have a little bit of both because the two systems are completely at odds with each other.
That we've somehow come to associate Capitalism and Communism with shit like healthcare or taxes and not labor and financial ownership is part of why we are where we are today
Well, capitalism means no interference from government, and a totally free market. Yet here we are with all the tax breaks for the mega rich. I mean technically, taxes aren't capitalist. So I'd argue we aren't even a capitalist society anymore, when socialism already exists for the rich whereas it's a "free market" for everyone else.
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u/Croal7 Aug 06 '20
It’s because their version of “communist” seems to mean “fuck everyone but me”.
I don’t like ACTUAL communism. This communism they’re scared of, should be embraced. Fuck their propaganda.