I always teeter on the edge of being anti-capitalist, mainly because capitalism can arouse so much anger in people (me included) and like ziyda said, beating up on captains of industry is a hell of a lot of fun. My main argument against capitalism when the screaming match arises is that it's based on endless competition. I always say, "you know, treating life like a frickin' football game is fine and dandy, but when you lose a football game, they losers just go home, regroup, and get ready for the next game. In life, the winners get really nice cars and head to the islands for beach volleyball, while you and your family get to not fucking eat..." And I have a real problem with that. But I certainly don't think that Socialism or Communism is the answer. These goddamned isms make my back hurt....
Have any idea who made the video? It's top notch...
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on 2009-05-05 03:43 am (UTC)My main argument against capitalism when the screaming match arises is that it's based on endless competition. I always say, "you know, treating life like a frickin' football game is fine and dandy, but when you lose a football game, they losers just go home, regroup, and get ready for the next game. In life, the winners get really nice cars and head to the islands for beach volleyball, while you and your family get to not fucking eat..."
And I have a real problem with that. But I certainly don't think that Socialism or Communism is the answer. These goddamned isms make my back hurt....
Have any idea who made the video? It's top notch...