Capitalism only really works when the masses are relatively docile....or can be effectively controlled.
...OR, rather, effectively "paid off" - like, in receiving liveable comfortable compensation.
To me, the simple definition of capitalism is the right to own what's yours, including means of production. Under Socialism, businesses belong to the "people" - but "people" cannot run a business, and hire and fire, and carry the key to the front door. Ergo - in reality, everything is controlled by those who hold the actual power - usually, the Party bosses. A tightly organized ruling class.
A society which respects and protects rights of an individual is necessarily Capitalist. If individual rights are not consistently and firmly protected, such a society is either totalitarian, or is sliding in that direction.
I know that I am not saying anything new here... Things become, of course way more complicated - as one gets deeper into the details... |
