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Journal by PopeRatzo on Sunday October 26, 2014 @10:53AM

http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2014/10/can-capitalism-democracy-co-exist.html

I'm going to say that no, finance-driven capitalism like we see in the US and UK cannot exist is inherently anti-democratic. Industrial driven capitalism has a better chance.

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The best argument against democracy? (Score:1)

by fustakrakich ( 1673220 ) writes:

You already know this... It's a five minute discussion with the average voter [youtube.com].
At the root of everything, is capitalism, everybody wants to be compensated for their labor. The indispensable hangman needs to be paid, or you will have no empire.

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