@thewokebloke: Analogy inspired by Capitalist Realism by Mark Fisher #politics #leftist #liberal #capitalism #communism

andstand :

Capitalists are just addicts. And liberals are like the sad, enabling parent who believe one more compromise can save them. It’s really pathetic to watch play out.

Cactus Juice Sokka :

user7249428659803 :

I generally agree but what are your thoughts on the form of “Capitalism” in China ??

Chatty Matty 6.0 :

The vampire analogy really hits home, because how can you expect to create a good society with people who literally want to leach your life force out of you!

K🎱_Mcshera ★ :

Someone tag Dean withers 🫩

Nick (Celeb Strike in Bio) ✊🍉 :

We need to abolish the concept of a political compass — it’s incrementalism propaganda. And instead depict it as a binary. We need a new analogy.

realdealstealfeel :

"love me i am a liberal" Phil Ochs master piece is still relavant a life time later.

solvitur__ambulando :

Yes, amen.

Lip :

💯 It's not a funnel, it's a whirlpool, and it ultimately benefits capitalists

Taylor Clingenpeel :

I will take that step right now. Off to Google

Kat Blaque from YouTube :

Exactly

James :

thankyou

Rey :

There is actually something very strange about the fact that progressive liberals don’t know they’re pro-capitalist. I think centrist liberals know they are pro-cap. And conservatives are happy to defend capitalism. But progressive liberals… seem confused on the issue

Ricardo Bravo :

republicans are also liberals.

Proletarian University :

Yup. Capitalism is not a dog that can be put on a leash. It cannot be regulated long term bc the state will always be incentivized to allow elites to claw back power.

Dylan™ :

Nancy Pelosi was not shamed hard enough for her bold flat out "We are capitalists." statement in 2017 in response to valid concerns over the party's direction

_bumpus_hound :

They ain’t gonna like this

ungebingbing :

Not a single genuine liberal would disagree that they are pro capitalist. We just recognize economic systems are just that, economic systems. Not moral ones. Thats where the government comes in to correct what the market cant do by itself. And we recognize capitalism is vastly better at allocating resources, which an economic system is supposed to do

hidden_falcon :

You claim that there is no point in reforming capitalism because the monopolization and wrestling for political control for their own benefit becomes inevitable. Yet you ignore two crucial points, 1. China proved that this doesn't have to be case, their billionaires are kept on a leash and have no political control and 2. Historically all attempts at PURE communism devolved into authoritarian dictatorships therefore your inevitability toward tyranny claim isn't exclusive to capitalism.

GorgeousGeorgeous06 :

What is your take on the rich create jobs? I feel like it is just a buzz phrase that capitalists use to end any conversation around the rich.

sovietsasha :

the left is anti-america. If your "left" is compatible with the continued existence of America your left ain't left.

☭ LesbianLeninistStalinist ☭ :

Liberalism is one degree to the left of fascism and social democracy is five degrees to the left of fascism

Theresa Coakley :

DSA makes me sick. They are capitalists, which is the opposite of socialism. They will always put profit above the people. At least Republicans have the integrity to tell you to your face that they are your enemy. 💚✌