It is fascinating to me that we still argue over capitalism and communism.
When the results are clear. It has happened over and over again. Each time working out pretty much the same. So, either the idea is wrong, we have bad actors that always get involved, or we need to find a better way to patch the problems inherent in the system.
Although communism has been tried over and over, capitalism only happens when there isn't enough govern-cement to get in the way. But really, it may be that govern-cement is the problem with both systems. But, really, really, it is that each person is different. Each person can rise to different heights, based on the system that they are in. And often times, envious men would rather destroy the system, costing everybody everything, so that now everyone is equal to them.
Capitalism lets the top people run free, which creates a great deal of capital. But it also leaves the bottom people in the dust (comparatively). This is great for everyone in an economic sense. The rising tide raises all boats. However, this is not great emotionally.
People want to feel that they are doing well. But when it comes to an all out competition, then there are winners and losers. It does not matter that everyone in the NFL is paid a big salary, when you lose, it feels bad.
And this is the problem with capitalism.
There are people who can't compete, and there are people who won't compete. Fortunately capitalism creates a lot of abundance, so these people usually find some sort of welfare. Either from the church, community or state.
But, these people are disgruntled. Even with a full belly, they envy the person at the top. (how many of us have a lambo?) There is always someone doing better. And us, doing the best we can, cannot even get close to the top positions. "It's unfair!"
And then we get calls to "eat the rich" Even though we all benefit from what they are doing.
Communism starts with a bunch of people being upset with not being at the top, and having no way to get to the top. Then they tear down the structures. Kill off the productive people. (then every communist regime has killed off the disgruntled people who started the revolution.)
Communism does not reward people for excelling. In fact, it threatens their lives for excelling. If you work hard, you do not get to share in the fruits of your labor, you get the same amount no matter what you do. (unless EVERYONE increases production, then you might have more.
Everyone in communism is equal. Except some people are more equal than others. The very system that was supposed to create equality, creates a poor class, and a rich, director class.
And the people at the top are those who can manipulate others the best. The political class. Not the group of people who care the most about all the people, the group of people who care most about being in charge.
This ends with the workers doing the bare minimum, meaning, not enough food to feed everyone. And everyone becoming poorer and poorer till the system just collapses. This is what happens when you work against human nature, and you give into the vice of envy.
So, capitalism could work if we would not give into the vice of envy.
And socialism could work if we would not give into the vice of sloth.
But, more than that, capitalism works on the cycle if you create more, you get more.
Communism is supposed to work on the cycle of the "greater good", but past the size of about a dozen people, you cannot see that your effort helps the whole, helps you. You also cannot tell when your efforts are wasted because too many people are not pulling their own weight.
So, what is a better system?
Well, we have to work with humans as they are:
Meaning there are people that will excel, and there are people who will need help changing their clothes.
And there will always be people more dedicated, more passionate, more driven than others.
We must never limit the top people among us. It is by them that anything great gets done. (of course we must make sure they are not killing or enslaving…)
It would also be nice if we could get every person to the level of their own personal best. To make work just challenging enough for each person.
Unfortunately we do not have a good system for this. Basically, it is asking for a good bit of time from a person who is more capable than them. Like a low-functioning autistic person needs most of the working life of three people just to keep them alive. How do we go about demanding that best use up their time for those lower in ability?
Well, the first thing we need to do is get rid of the enemies of humanity
These are not the self-made millionaires. It is the politicians who seem to make millions of dollars of net worth on a barely 6 figure salary. It is the corporations who supply this money to the politicians. It is the central banks who feed all of their "friends" who are closest to the money spigot. It is the owners of the Fed who have been robbing us for centuries.
We need to get rid of this group from our lives. Switch to good cryptos, and forget central banks ever existed.
Do not allow NGOs to destroy nations by importing illegal migrants, paying for people to burn down cities.
No longer listen to the MSmockingbirdM or anything the WEF has to say.
We must remove controlling narcissists from our lives.
Especially from any positions of power.
After that, we may find govern-cement workable, maybe even functional.
We will probably also not find anyone discussing communism anymore. We will find people actually working on helping each other.
We may find capitalism never discussed again. Some kind of non-destructive competitiveness, and a great deal of interconnectedness.
(like, imagine Ford and Chevy got together and made most of the brake rotors the same, on all cars. There is no reason that they should not be the same, except that they want to charge you more for replacement parts. Ford and Chevy should realise that this will serve the people much better. Something like that, but i bet Ford and Chevy will die on their hill of planned obsolescence, and a truck, that has no brand name, will collectively be built.)
Communism kills people
Capitalism uses up people
We need better for our future.