Is Capitalism fundamentally evil

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Of course capitalism is evil. We all know "love of money is the root of all evil". Don't we?

That said, ALL forms of government, and ALL social systems that have ever been on this planet are the same. The idea is for those in power to remain in power, get richer and more powerful, at the expense of others. They are all alike...
 

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Yes, but the people under them have varying degrees of freedom; various benefits too. That's what makes them different. :wink:

That's true. I'm just saying the basic premise for all those seeking political power is the same. The form of government, or the social system don't change that. It's people who corrupt both capitalism or socialism.
People are fundamentally evil...
 

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A famous mis-quote i believe, money is just money - I think it should be "The love of money is the root of evil"

Paul certainly thought so (Timothy 6:7-10), and he got there before you.:biggrin1:

Personally I'd go with greed (for money, power whatever) as the major factor, and money is merely one end result.
 

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Paul certainly thought so (Timothy 6:7-10), and he got there before you.:biggrin1:

Personally I'd go with greed (for money, power whatever) as the major factor, and money is merely one end result.

Greed it is, and it's definitely a human trait.
 

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Is Capitalism funamentally evil?

Nope - but self interest that forsakes all others is.. Ergo any system when populated by individuals driven by self interest will produce oppression and structural disadvantage.
 

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Is Capitalism funamentally evil?

Nope - but self interest that forsakes all others is.. Ergo any system when populated by individuals driven by self interest will produce oppression and structural disadvantage.

That's what has eventually happened. Every single time...