Hi all,

I’m seeing a lot of hate for capitalism here, and I’m wondering why that is and what the rationale behind it is. I’m pretty pro-capitalism myself, so I want to see the logic on the other side of the fence.

If this isn’t the right forum for a political/economic discussion-- I’m happy to take this somewhere else.

Cheers!

  • adibis@lemmy.worldEnglish
    35·
    1 year ago

    Because basic economics is never taught properly in schools. People don’t understand what free healthcare/education/whatever costs. Because, at least in the US, universities are heavily politicized by anti capitalist mentality.

    • pazukaza@lemmy.mlEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      The US is the largest global economy. How is it that free healthcare is a thing even in developing countries?

      A few days ago my grandfather used an ambulance and the total cost was $0. I live in a developing country.

        • pazukaza@lemmy.mlEnglish
          21·
          1 year ago

          And yet, I’m not going bankrupt after someone in my family used an ambulance.

          • adibis@lemmy.worldEnglish
            11·
            1 year ago

            Oh, US healthcare is messed up. That’s a 100%. Still doesn’t mean the so called free healthcare is the solution.

    • insomniac_lemon@kbin.social
      1·
      1 year ago

      USA spends more just in taxes on healthcare than the OECD average total. USA total is double the OECD avg total. People in the US are not getting what they pay for.