That’s a strong claim. What is your proof that all advocates of capitalism are ...

2026-01-24 23:10:53 UTC

That’s a strong claim. What is your proof that all advocates of capitalism are inherently bad faith?

Something feeling wrong and being able to explain why something is wrong aren’t the same. The latter has value even to someone who has strong moral intuitions against capitalism.

Nothing said precludes joining a union. Every worker should do that. Justification for action doesn’t preclude exploring tactics for effective action.

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