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A Beautiful Moment of Socialism. But Now Killer Capitalism Resumes
From the article:
In the worst moments of the tragedy in Houston, something remarkable about America burst into view, as government and business and military and especially ordinary citizens put aside thoughts of personal gain and dedicated themselves to the needs of fellow human beings. .....
The empathy and cooperative spirit—the socialism!—that gripped America was delightful to behold. But soon we return to reality.
Capitalism Has No Incentive to Help the Poor, or the Victims of Disaster, or Even Children
The empathy and cooperative spirit—the socialism!—that gripped America was delightful to behold. But soon we return to reality.
Capitalism Has No Incentive to Help the Poor, or the Victims of Disaster, or Even Children
To read more:
https://www.commondreams.org/views/2017/09/04/beautiful-moment-socialism-now-killer-capitalism-resumes
Capitalism exists only to enrich capitalists. Any other belief is simply a fantasy that is not supported by history.
