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[–] lemmylem@lemm.ee -5 points 9 months ago (9 children)

In advocating for privately owning and operating a business without excessive state interference, you highlight a core tenet of capitalism. This economic system champions individual freedom and autonomy, allowing entrepreneurs in a free-market environment to introduce innovative products, with relative ease and without burdensome regulatory approval.

However, concerns about state intervention under socialism introduce a nuanced perspective. While socialism aims to address issues of inequality and social welfare, it often involves more centralized control over economic activities. This centralized approach could potentially impact the entrepreneurial freedom to choose what products to sell and how to manage a business.

This dichotomy underscores an ongoing debate, weighing the advantages of a free-market capitalist system that fosters entrepreneurial independence against the goals of socialism, which seeks to address social and economic inequalities through collective decision-making and regulation. It prompts consideration of the trade-offs between individual liberty and the pursuit of societal equality and welfare.

Moreover, criticisms of socialism often include the potential for increased economic inequality. Centralized control might lead to bureaucratic inefficiencies and disparities in resource allocation. Additionally, concerns about AI companies taking advantage of stringent regulations add complexity, as the regulatory landscape could inadvertently favor larger corporations, potentially exacerbating economic imbalances and hindering smaller businesses, including startups in emerging fields like AI, from thriving and innovating. The multifaceted nature of these concerns contributes to the ongoing dialogue about the merits and drawbacks of different economic systems.

[–] Tinidril@midwest.social 4 points 9 months ago (8 children)

Yikes. I know it shouldn't surprise me anymore, but I'm still shocked at how deeply so many people have absorbed this nonsense.

[–] lemmylem@lemm.ee 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)
[–] Tinidril@midwest.social 0 points 9 months ago (2 children)

My guess? Watching too much CNBC or Fox Business.

Your understanding of regulation only considers freedom on the side of business and not the freedoms of everyone those regulations protect from corporate malfeasance. You don't get that "socialism" includes things like worker cooperatives that should be the ideal of market commerce. Your concept of freedom seems to exclude the concept of positive freedoms. Your idea of capitalism ignores the coersive reality that workers without the means of production live under. I could go on but I'm not sure I could ever stop finding new issues, which is quite amazing.

In short, your comment contains nothing that isn't straight up corporate propaganda from someone with not enough curiosity about the world and privileges that have allowed you to remain ignorant.

[–] Maeve@kbin.social 1 points 9 months ago

Not to mention the Fed is centralized economic control.

[–] lemmylem@lemm.ee 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Nah I wanna keep all the money I make from my private business and I don't want state approval to sell product or following some burdensome bullshit regulation. Socialism is dog shit compared to capitalism, I wouldn't want to give up any of my individual freedoms. If you don't like the system, simply go move to another country that has it. No need to get all upset.

[–] Tinidril@midwest.social -1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

LOL, that's not anger. At best it's exhaustion, which has become my typical reaction to people taking a dump on a thread and demanding answers to tired old bullshit that's been answered a thousand ways before.

[–] lemmylem@lemm.ee 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

No one can prove me wrong still

[–] Tinidril@midwest.social -1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You can lead a horse to water, but when his health fails or his business burns down he'll be looking to the big bad government for a handout.

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