Zamler, I'm not saying capitalism is the problem. I support capitalism, regulated free markets, etc. It IS the best system we have. I am saying there is a problem with the dogma that everything must be looked at through an economic lens.
As a society we worship profit even though the vast majority have no stake in it. We worship profit for its own sake, not because it benefits society. It is dogmatic and disturbing. Why are there so many scandals with companies cooking their books or falsifying their products? Because it is not permissible to not have constantly increasing profits. Companies like GE, VW would rather operate illegally than lose profits.
It is bizarre.
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