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[–] [email protected] 30 points 7 months ago (14 children)

It's worth noting that this applies to most people, not just the ones "at the top".

[–] fauxerious 46 points 7 months ago (8 children)

Huh, I wonder if Capitalism is a systemic issue and perhaps incentivizes greed

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago (7 children)

I don't know about you, but I'm not about to be the guy to say that people are only greedy under capitalism.

[–] fauxerious 13 points 7 months ago (1 children)

So proud of you and your reading comprehension

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Thank you, I'm likewise proud of you for your ability to patronize.

[–] Viking_Hippie 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

You think THAT'S patronizing? Then check THIS out:

Capitalism incentivizes greed ≠ greed doesn't exist outside of capitalism.

pats on head and speaks very slowly

Do you understand now or do you want me to get out the puppets?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I could explain my point, but I can tell you're more interested in role-playing as a daycare worker, so I won't interrupt your fun.

[–] Viking_Hippie 3 points 7 months ago

I could explain my point

No need. There's literally no possible meaning of "don't say greed doesn't exist outside of capitalism" (when nobody has claimed anything of the sort) that is a good point rather than a ridiculous strawman, so best skip it.

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