Capitalism isn’t perfect, BUT…
1. This is probably the most common attitude around nowadays, regarding which system would be best for society. It’s often thought of as supporting capitalism, or meaning that most people think its ok. But if we think a bit more about the phrasing - its hardly a resounding affirmation is it? It’s a bit like a girl saying: ‘My boyfriend is not perfect, but he’ll do… for now!’
It doesn’t make the guy’s position look too secure!
The fact that the common view has this caveat aspect could easily be seen as indicating that very few people actively like capitalism now. Only a small minority think it’s a strongly good system, and few would exclaim something like ‘My boyfriend’s the best!’ in regards to it. So, we are probably in a position now of lukewarm support for capitalism. And, sticking with the boyfriend metaphor, it’s quite possible that the relationship will get even worse. Perhaps in 20 or 30 years time the average view regarding capitalism might be something closer to: ‘Hmm, I’m getting sick of this guy!’
Here’s looking forward to the break up!
2. How ironic!
We are in a grand irony in most societies. An irony because most people dont really know what capitalism or communism or anarchism are and they normally think that each of those things is the opposite of what it is in practice. They THINK that capitalism means freedom while not seeing the very considerable chains it places on us all. People often think communism means slavery, whereas the fundamental aim is actually freedom from wage slavery, power elites, etc. They think anarchism means chaos, whereas it would actually be a more ordered society than at present. Oh, the irony!
To use an analogy its like someone saying: ‘The Moon shines brighter than the Sun’, and insisting that it does, despite rational and reasonable argument. They may stand in their garden at 11pm at night and say: ‘Well can you SEE me? Yes you can! Why? Because of the moonlight! My point proven.’… if you reply to them: ‘Yes, i can see you - just. But if we came back to this spot at 11am, when the sun is out, I could see you a lot better.’… to which they may reply: ‘Oh, right! - in your hippie utopian dream world. But that isn’t practical!’… ‘No, it’s not a dream world - that IS practical. If only you would try it.’….’Oh don’t give me that crap!’… etc.
The issue is not dealt with in rational, reasonable ways, but with pre-set ideological views that most people are unaware of even having. Oh dear...
1. This is probably the most common attitude around nowadays, regarding which system would be best for society. It’s often thought of as supporting capitalism, or meaning that most people think its ok. But if we think a bit more about the phrasing - its hardly a resounding affirmation is it? It’s a bit like a girl saying: ‘My boyfriend is not perfect, but he’ll do… for now!’
It doesn’t make the guy’s position look too secure!
The fact that the common view has this caveat aspect could easily be seen as indicating that very few people actively like capitalism now. Only a small minority think it’s a strongly good system, and few would exclaim something like ‘My boyfriend’s the best!’ in regards to it. So, we are probably in a position now of lukewarm support for capitalism. And, sticking with the boyfriend metaphor, it’s quite possible that the relationship will get even worse. Perhaps in 20 or 30 years time the average view regarding capitalism might be something closer to: ‘Hmm, I’m getting sick of this guy!’
Here’s looking forward to the break up!
2. How ironic!
We are in a grand irony in most societies. An irony because most people dont really know what capitalism or communism or anarchism are and they normally think that each of those things is the opposite of what it is in practice. They THINK that capitalism means freedom while not seeing the very considerable chains it places on us all. People often think communism means slavery, whereas the fundamental aim is actually freedom from wage slavery, power elites, etc. They think anarchism means chaos, whereas it would actually be a more ordered society than at present. Oh, the irony!
To use an analogy its like someone saying: ‘The Moon shines brighter than the Sun’, and insisting that it does, despite rational and reasonable argument. They may stand in their garden at 11pm at night and say: ‘Well can you SEE me? Yes you can! Why? Because of the moonlight! My point proven.’… if you reply to them: ‘Yes, i can see you - just. But if we came back to this spot at 11am, when the sun is out, I could see you a lot better.’… to which they may reply: ‘Oh, right! - in your hippie utopian dream world. But that isn’t practical!’… ‘No, it’s not a dream world - that IS practical. If only you would try it.’….’Oh don’t give me that crap!’… etc.
The issue is not dealt with in rational, reasonable ways, but with pre-set ideological views that most people are unaware of even having. Oh dear...