Specifically, what arguments fail (that support capitalism) due to faulty evidence, misunderstanding of capitalism, lack of knowledge regarding Marxism, etc.?

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[–] 1 point 3 years ago

Capitalism favors the efficient use of resources and labor. Without capitalism, we would not have a smooth and efficient society with the comforts we enjoy!

(I feel icky writing this. Big cognitive dissonance here.)

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    It's the only system that works

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    "Free markets are the most efficient way of allocating resource resources"

    "How do you measure efficiency?"

    "I don't know"

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago

    "Having money is nice, I want to have a lot of money because I love spending money, and I want my personal freedom regarding the way I spend my money. I work hard for my money, and so do others. That leads to innovation and progress and is the only way to preserve freedom. Therefore, I support capitalism, and therefore, I am a capitalist."

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago

    The free market is much more efficient and better for the public.

    I think we can all agree privatiation of pretty much everything didn't work out that well

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago

    Capitalism = Freedom. We are slaves to the system, and escape is near impossible.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago* (1 child)

    Probably not the most, but:

    “Capitalists are job creators.”

    The jobs will exist with or without them.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I think it's stupid as much as anyone who's not gen Z, but to claim it's not real because it's not something I can understand is a little boomer-like. Guess we're doing the whole "everything from my childhood is how it should be and the previous/next generations are stupid/misguided if they disagree" shtick.

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