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[โ€“] queermunist@lemmy.ml 13 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That's basically true, but I think capitalism would overthrow direct democracy.

People would vote for higher wages and then there'd be a coup.

[โ€“] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 9 points 2 months ago

Sure, the base will shape the superstructure. Any levers that can be pulled within capitalism will either be destroyed or nerfed if proven too effective at gaining what workers want.