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[-] christian@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago

Not my analogy, but observing people living under capitalism and then concluding that humans are naturally selfish is like looking at workers in a factory where pollution is poisoning their lungs and then concluding that humans naturally cough a lot.

[-] Bronzie@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

What a moronic take, Christian.

I, with many others, live in a capitalistic country and live a great life with social safety nets. The conclusion comes from empirical data that all former attempts at pure socialism/communism has failed due to human greed and corruption. If I am wrong, then show me so I can learn.

Do better than trying to ridicule someone just because they disagree with you. Argue in good faith if you want to have a meaningful exhchange.

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