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Jenny Dee's avatar

Wait--did you say "capitalism has to answer to reality?" In what universe? In American capitalism a handful of millionaires and billionaires get bailed out again and again (golden parachute, anyone?) while millions of people go hungry and die of preventable diseases. In reality, no one needs multiple mansions or yachts or $5,000 cashmere sweaters and everyone needs to eat. I haven't made up my mind yet about Mamdani, but your argument is wildly unconvincing, barely humane, and thoughtlessly unmoved by how systems actually work and affect human behavior. Capitalism is not an individual choice and neither is its antidote. It's a compulsory system that can't be hacked by shopping at thrift stores. It is literally the government's job to make sure people don't go hungry. Considering how many people do go hungry in the current system, I'm willing to at least entertain the possibility of state-run grocery stores, etc.

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Pope T-Bone XXL's avatar

Why stop at grocery stores? New York needs public brothels. Young nubile woman have an abundance of sexiness and soft flesh that they could be sharing with those in need. The need is tremendous. Don't worry, the young women will be fairly compensated based upon what a committee of their fellow citizens deems is fair. Don't be a bigot, support public brothels to ensure an equal distribution of happiness.

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