Fuck Capitalism

Capitalism, capitalism. How do I loath thee? Let me count the ways….

Few would argue with the conclusion that greed, selfishness, ruthlessness, and egocentrism are qualities that all of us humans possess, to varying degrees of course. Equally compelling is the argument that nearly all of us are capable of acting with kindness, compassion, justice, honesty, generosity, and empathy. Yet despite the sweeping epidemic of unnecessary suffering caused by torrential waves of avarice, self-centeredness, and brutality, our filthy moneyed elite, their well-compensated sycophants, and countless millions of deeply inculcated members of the working class defend the sacred cow of capitalism with the zeal of the Sicarii. What a brilliant way to conduct human affairs and organize ourselves socioeconomically! Not only do we embrace the inevitability of our human frailties; we willfully and perpetually embrace a system that ensures that the worst elements of the human psyche will predominate AND which amply rewards those who act the most reprehensibly.

One of the idiocies advanced as a logical argument to justify the continued existence of the abomination of capitalism is that while it may be flawed, it is still better than any alternative. If capitalism is the best humanity can do, it's time to cash in our chips and leave Earth to our non-human animal counter-parts. They may not have opposable thumbs and formidably sized frontal lobes, but at least they don't engage in the systematic destruction of themselves and the rest of the planet. However, before we act too hastily and engage in mass seppuku, perhaps it would make more sense to implement a mass reorganization of our socioeconomic structure, basing the new paradigm on far more egalitarian, sustainable, democratic, just, and rational principles. Or we could just keep destroying each other and the fucking planet….

Perhaps most disturbing of all is the way in which capitalism's relentless advocates have managed to bamboozle billions of people into equating it with democracy. Diabolical to its core, but sheer genius nonetheless. Concluding that capitalism and democracy are somehow synonymous is a bit like saying that Dick Cheney and the milk of human kindness relate to one another in even a very remote fashion. (Have you seen the myriad pictures of his evil grimaces floating around the Internet? Despicable creature that he is, he doesn't even attempt to mask his malevolence). Capitalism is naturally hierarchical, authoritarian, and brutal. Corporations, the legal vehicles for the plutocracy to maximize their profits while minimizing liability, are structured as tyrannies. What the hell is democratic about dog eat dog, law of the jungle, and every man for himself? Besides, if we uber-capitalists here in the United States are truly "democratic," and we "elected" a depraved idiot like W. to what is ostensibly the most powerful position in the world, what does that say about us?

I'm actually in agreement with you OP. But then, there are not many websites out there that don't support capitalism, even when they claim otherwise. You know what pisses me off most about capitalism?

How only the rich get to be free. And freedom means "commanding those below you". Capitalists don't give a "FUCK" about freedom! And yes, 4chan, and 99.9% of all other boards, are capitalist. By inhibiting freedom of speech, they are proving that;

A: They believe in a hierarchy. That somehow we, the peasant class members, are at the beck and call of what the moderators deem appropriate responses. Which how are we supposed to know what the hell that is? It would at least help if there was some flat rules, but then if there were, there'd be no need for mods, as we could just sage and hide threads like that anyway. Why does an imageboard need mods? It doesn't, it's just an excuse to abuse privilege.

B: Most moderators, and their sycophants fall back on "it's their forum/website". Who the fuck says? This is the inherit flaw in capitalism. "Ownership" is an abstract, and it's just an excuse for MORE ABUSE!!! I would think the "owner" would be those who actually work to make the board better. IE: The members. Who contribute discussion, originality, memes, etc. But no... it belongs to someone who just claims authority, and is willing to trample over their rights to keep it that way. So they're just violent thugs, and their constituents are assisting to rape. Many prominent left-wing boards like revleft and soviet empire.com are guilty of this as well. Nothing but bourgeois scumbags.

C: We all know why capitalists censor. Not simply because the truth is inconvenient for them, but because it's about power. Like any rapist, it's simply the principle of they like knowing they can back you into a corner, and violently strip you of your dignity. They get off on it.


Some could argue that in fact, your right not to be banned is protected "BY" capitalism. I used to say that when I was younger. That I owned my account, and that no one had the right to dictate what I could post, where, or when. Because the account was an extension of myself, and since I was the one legally held accountable for whatever I wrote, and had to bust my ass to make posts, I am the sole heir to what happens to that account. And I'm obviously not going to consent to being banned. No "terms of service" or "rules violation" can change that. Something youtube failed to understand when they deleted my videos and banned me, so I reported them to the fucking authorities for copyright violations.

However, capitalism isn't based on rationality or consistency. Just violence. Might makes right in the capitalist's world. And laws only apply to poor people. If "YOU" break the law, you go to jail. When "THEY" break the law, it's "innovative", "daring", or some other crap that romanticizes them even further.

If you think about all the shit capitalists do to people on a daily basis, it's quite shocking many more people just don't freak out and go on killing sprees. And yet we want to believe those type of people are the crazy ones... no, what's crazy is putting up with abuse, abuse, and more abuse. It's not only crazy, it's sick. It ain't just people you don't like suffering... it's you, it's your family, your kids, your fucking dog. You should take this more seriously.