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

  • edward@lemmy.ml
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    3 years ago

    Probably not the most, but:

    “Capitalists are job creators.”

    The jobs will exist with or without them.

  • Fleppensteyn@feddit.nl
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    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

    • LeninZedong@lemmygrad.mlOP
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      11 days ago

      Even millionaires and large corporations do not agree with it, which is why they get bailed out by the government.

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      11 days ago

      That is also without bringing up the fact that capitalist powers have used very violent means to oppress anti-capitalist movements in numerous cases.

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    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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      11 days ago

      I have not heard of this, but I have heard of the “I like owning a business” explanation from someone before lol