There is absolutely nothing wrong with capitalism as an economic system. It is not nor never was meant to be a "political system" and its application as such is moronic and short-sighted. It also has many man-made weaknesses as a social system
Corporate America, beholding to its shareholders and its own sense of self-righteousness, has been taking profits unfairly for at least a hundred years in the US. In the midst of a hurricane, where basic human supplies are in extremely short supply, some stores will charge $30 for a case of water (which normally sells for $5 or less). Gasoline, because it is in short supply, suddenly becomes more precious than gold. And even food, or what a depleted store has left of food, becomes as expensive as the "market will bear."
Capitalism must be controlled or it will bankrupt all of us. Insurance rates, costs of basic rebuilding materials, costs of human necessities, medical costs, pharmaceuticals --- cannot be allowed to run rampant because some business has a "right to make a profit." Airline costs during peak periods are yet another example -- just because it is a "national holiday weekend -- like Thanksgiving" doesn't mean you should charge 3 to 5 times the normal rate for a flight -- and get away with it.
A fair profit does not imply a "fare" as profit, if survival is at stake.
These corporate structures are inhumane and should not be supported.
Resist, resist, resist!
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