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Yes, but this is in response to what Omni Man was stating as an echo and also a byproduct of PC writing in today's counterculture where people bash on capitalism and give it the runaround. When in reality it is Corporatism hiding under the veneer of capitalism that people should be paying attention to which is what picrel, an alien no less, is trying to say about us and our society.
Corporatism gets mistaken for Capitalism because it leverages the free market's framework—private property and competition—while distorting it with government intervention. This happens through subsidies, bailouts, or regulations that favor big players, creating a rigged system. People see the inequality and blame capitalism, not realizing the distortion stems from corporatist policies that prop up connected elites, not true market dynamics.
The confusion persists because corporatism thrives on opacity—governments and corporations collude to protect their interests, often under the guise of economic stability or job creation. This erodes the core of capitalism, which relies on fair competition and individual initiative. For instance, when regulations favor established firms over new entrants, innovation stalls, and wealth concentrates, fueling the perception of a "capitalist" failure. It’s a deliberate misrepresentation that shifts blame from systemic corruption to the market itself.
To make themselves heard, people should clearly distinguish corporatism from capitalism, emphasizing that the issue is government overreach and cronyism, not free markets. They could say: "We need to call out corporatism—government favoritism and rigged systems—not capitalism, which thrives on fair competition. Demand transparency and end subsidies that prop up elites!" Spreading this message through public forums, social media, or local discussions can amplify the call for reform.
