Lib. "Crony capitalism" is not a thing. It's just capitalism. There is no form of capitalism that doesn't involve cronyism, that is just the natural conclusion of private ownership.

[–] appropriateghost@lemmy.ml 38 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I agree with you 100%, and Marx was very clear that capitalism is filled with theft and oppression. It's nice that Marx also at times rested his critique of capitalism abstracting all the crony-ness and analyzed capitalism with 'good intentions,' showing that even without the oppression/theft it's a failed system.

edit: misread!

[–] crankyrebel@lemmy.dbzer0.com 25 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Amen, to that! ☝️

[–] Nakoichi@hexbear.net 16 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Then why did you call it that lol

[–] crankyrebel@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I like to blatantly call it out for those that are still struggling with it. I understand for those like us, it is redundant.

[–] Nakoichi@hexbear.net 38 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

That is not only not helpful but actually bad. You're just muddying the waters.

The communists disdain to hide their views and aims

You are doing the opposite of blatantly calling it out you are reinforcing those who may be still struggling to understand in their assumption that this is the "bad" capitalism and leaving open the idea there is some sort of "good" capitalism.

[–] zjti8eit@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Came here to see this

[–] Nakoichi@hexbear.net 11 points 2 months ago

I am to please. (unless you are bourgeoisie then I aim to do a different thing but I still aim).