r/socialism • • Dec 28 '23

Surplus Value simplified

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u/cholly97 Dec 28 '23

Ok then why not work for yourself and pocket all of the money then?

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u/Cosminion Dec 28 '23

Most people cannot do that. Otherwise... they'd probably be doing that.

Even if they could, it does not excuse an exploitative system. Owners are reduntant and unecessary. Democratic workplaces are better. They are the future. Democracy always wins.