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Originally posted by Erax:
Originally posted by Growltigga:
It is capitalism and certain elements of capitalism are despicable, but at the end of the day it is one of the few economic systems that ACTUALLY WORKS...
Feudalism didn't, communism didn't, you may not like it but capitalism generally does work
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Oh, feudalism works. It's a stable system and still doing well in various places around the world. The problem with it is that it just doesn't go anywhere. Capitalism, on the other hand, is going somewhere mighty fast (we just don't know where).[/quote]
Hmmm....
I think democracy tempers capitalism when it gets too far out of line. People rise up, the government and the courts take notice and laws are passed designed to limit or prevent the abuse. Dictatorships and communism on the other hand, generally do not like capitalism because the capitalist has the potential be a powerful figure and therefore is a threat to their power. The comment on feudalism is, in IMHO, right on the money.