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[–] shawn1122@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Capitalism is amoral, meaning it can lead to some real immoral behaviour when monied interests want it that way. It can be wielded to contend with the will of the people, making it a potential enemy to democracy.

The intermediary is supposed to be government. Supposed to be...