• UnrepententProcrastinator@lemmy.ca
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    7 months ago

    I think we should learn from that. Maybe all forms of power solely resting within the governing function invites corruption.

    I haven’t given up yet on it because capitalism is definitely not working right now but there is a form of communism that you can have an informed and rational fear of.

    • Cowbee [he/him]@lemmy.ml
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      7 months ago

      Generally, if you have a system where more powerful people are more influential, you invite yourself to corruption.

      In Capitalism, this expresses itself in Capitalists buying politicians.

      In Marxism-Leninism, this is expressed in the upper Soviets becoming more entrenched and corrupt.

      The solution for Socialism is to make the upper rungs directly accountable to the masses. The solution for Capitalism is to abolish Capitalism.