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because america is the land of profit over humans. its just that simple.
its ingrained in the entire country. if some rando at the top isnt profiting, it must be killed. its the problem with healthcare. its the problem with government (congress). its the reason we are entrenched in a 2-party hellscape.
And if the university of Chicago is that "Chicago school of economics" then this kid is going to come out the other end repesting close to what you said, but as a positive. :(
Is that just America though? Are there other countries where profit isn't king?
I’m pretty confident the French wouldn’t stand for “rule by profit”
I'm afraid I don't have good news...
I'd put money down to Kickstart a documentary series where we fly American Redditors (and Lemm users) to Europe to film their reaction when they see that, yes, they still need to pay for items with money (and perform labor to get the money! 😱😱)
Honestly, same. I'm so beyond tired of this "free" stuff Americans like to latch onto, not realising how much is stolen from the average Joe and Josephine before it becomes "free".
I mean, I’m aware that France has a capitalist economy. I mostly meant to say that Americans let capitalists step all over them in many ways that the French would riot over
The French aren't the bastions maintaining rights they seem to be known as. Yes, they'll throw a tantrum over political changes they don't like, but late stange capitalism is still pretty bad and the average store is extremely bad for the standard competition that would favour the individual. Any mention of "I can get this cheaper at X." is known to be followed up with "Cool. Fuck off over there then." In as many words. Returning a faulty item will see the item getting a rigorous inspection to check that it's still in pristine condition so it can be put back on the shelf to be sold to the next sucker (this is in the large supermarkets, not just the rare shady mom and pop stores). And electricity bills are double customer usage because the primary electricity supplier is owner by the state so they're "legally" able to add 3 different taxes and their R&D bill to your bill. The telecoms companies do similar, partaking in that fun practice of adding nothing services to your plan you didn't ask for and then "making things even" by raising your bill. And don't get me started on the standard for customer support.
Consumer rights are a joke in France and for all of these death-by-a-thousand-cuts capitalist agenda BS practices, the people of France do nothing.
Gotcha, I didn’t know that. Thanks for all of the information!
not that im aware of.
america was founded on this crazy idea of 'rugged individualism'. that 'socialism' is inherently evil. its every man for themselves, and anyone not rich is so because they arent doing it correctly.
its also the reason why even a class full of dead kindergartners is ok as long as we get to keep our guns.