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If they could somehow monetize breathing, they would

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[–] deleted 8 points 1 year ago (20 children)

This is why I prefer socialism over capitalism.

In socialism, I’d be poor and have no choice of what I buy or eat but I can live and afford having children.

In capitalism, where you have freedom, the same rules applies to poor and rich citizens. The difference is that the rich can afford lawyers and are able to lobby to change/break the law on their favor. You don’t.

This is how the cost of living would go 100% up and you wage increase by 1.34% each year.

[–] razza856 19 points 1 year ago (15 children)

you do know that under a socialist system worker-owned companies would compete in the market right? you’d still have lots of choice lol

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

My brain smooth would appreciate any elaboration please

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