Capitalism : the most lethal ideology man has ever created.

Evil begget evil, so they say. The origin of Capitalism is a witness to this saying. The study of Dialectical materialism made us understand that it is the full flegde practice of Feudalism that gradually evolved into Capitalism.
A develish economic mode called Feudalism, based on land ownership and control, in which the society is pragmaticaly divided into two i.e 'serfs' and the 'lords'. It is this practice that led to establishement of a more devilish mode called Capitalism, in which the society is divided into three i.e 'the bourgeoisie', 'the proletariat' and 'the political class' . This history of Capitalism carries more universal truth than Weberian, Calvinian or Protestant's perspectives of the evolvement of Capitalism.

Indeed, upon the witnesses of the various events precipitated by Capitalism since after the first world, especially during the cold war, uptill this modern time, I have come to the conclusion that to simply conceptualize Capitalism as the principle of private and free market enterprise is wrong.
It is more wrong to say Capitalism enhances the practice of Democracy. And its graviously wrong to say Capitalism gives equal opportunity.

With the aid of examples I shall briefly justify these. avouchments.

To start with the first error, it has been established that Capitalism readily fulfil the dark wishes of man which include :
1. To rise above all others at whatever cost.
This is evident in how man will get involved in all kind of shady trades or become enmeshed in 'rat race' just to outshine his brothers, flaunt his successes in the society, and to prove to his neighbours how masterful he is.
This is also seen in how Countries get involved in the arm race. Spending billions of dollars that ought to have been used for health care, education and food security, but instead used to produce weapons öf mass destruction just to strike fear in the heart of their neighbours and to show the world how superior they are.

2. To dominate, control, exploit and impose ones will upon others.
This is exemplified by the experience of World war 2, the Cold war, and the Colonial experience through out the world.

3. Regarding collective hopes as subordinate to ones personal preservation.
This is examplified by how Capitalists will rather keep the government away from providing constant electricity than for their sales of Power generating sets or domestic oil sales to dwindle.
And to make sure that government does not take Agriculture seriously so their exorbitant price of imported or domestically manufactured foods does not crash.

4. Regarding Profit as an end on its own, and thus extensively compete to make more and more of it, at what ever cost.
This is evident in how man will make more money from his business but yet does not reflect in the life of his labourers.
Some Men in the Powerful countries will even trick their governments into war, if such war will bring them more profit, even if the war will lead to the death of millions of people.

5. Inclined to competitive situation premise on Zero sum game, and which one seek to win at whatever cost.
This can be seen in how man will kill hundred of people or destroy a society just to crash the value of his competitors.

6. Worst of all, always seeking by whatever means to maintain ones control and domination of the society.
This is typified by how man will give his wealth, money and time to those who seek political positions, and in return the political office holders will do their biding. And sometimes men will rise and destroy any government, society or their fellow men who will not succumb to their dominance and or imperial control.

Now, upon this inherent features of Capitalism, will it not be wrong to merely define it as a Private enterprise system ?

The second error, to say that Capitalism enhances Democratic practices.
Since Capitalism usually divide the society into 'have' and 'have not' , 'privilege' and 'less privilege' , or 'bourgeoisie' and 'proletariat', and on the other hand Democracy means government by the people.
Then you ask your self, who controls the government in such society ? Is it the wealthy and influential locally and internationally capitalists who usually sponsor politicians and inturn politicians do their biddings, or the wretched, poverty stricken populace who are only concern with how to get three square meal a day ?

And lastly, to say that Capitalism give equal oppurtunity is one of the most absord fallacies of all time.
The society is already divided into different classes of those who have and those that does not, the privilege and the less privilege, now how will there be equal oppurtunity in this kind of society ? How will there be justice ? And How will the same law that bind the poor populace bind the wealthy individuals ?
Oppurtunities in Capitalism will rarely be based on hardwork, but rather on how connected you are.
Equality in a Capitalist society is a mirage. Nothing can be more illusional than it.

However, all these woes of Capitalism does not mean it have no advantages. Of course there are many ways in which Capitalism has helped humanity.

I am neither a Communist, a Stalinist, a Maoist, a Leninist nor any other school of thought that espouses Marxism.
I am of a new economic mode called Amytysm. A synthesis of Capitalism and Communism.
The perfect mode for Nigeria society.

So what are the other options, dont tell me communism or socialism.

So what are the other options, dont tell me communism or socialism.





Did u read the article at all?
I dnt think so

abiodunalasa: So what are the other options, dont tell me communism or socialism.





Did u read the article at all?
I dnt think so

If you think socialism or communism is a better option, you need to put forward your reason, and if you have a different plan, you can put it forward, afterall Karl Max is a human being just like you

Capitalism will fail but the problem is the educated illiterates all from Havard, Oxford, Cambridge etc.. They already making people believe the reason capitalism will fail is not because capitalism is bad but because there isn't enough free market for capitalism to operate efficiently. When a society chooses efficiency over humanity, both efficiency and humanity will be lost.

Capitalism is the agenda of European elites since the 11th AD.

A little capitalism, a little communism, a substantial socialism is all the world needs economically. The problem with most capitalists is that they fail to see how dependent the economy is on humanity. They tend to believe capitalism will get you paid for your worth but the truth is satisfaction is psychological and so is what I think my worth is. i can attach a sentimental value to a stone and sell it for a billion dollars, it doesn't tell me the real worth of the stone is 1 billion dollars it just means there is someone willing to pay 1 billion dollars for a stone. Now does that mean every other stones out there should be 1 billion?

Commodification of humanity/nature is the very fabric of capitalism. If you can sell water to the thirsty, do so at whatever price you deem fit even though the water is worthless without the thirsty.

We often study capitalism in classes as if it is an automatic engine but the truth is, it is a manual engined fuelled by ever increasing price !!

Note that price from 100 years ago is lower than price now. At the same time, income from 100 years ago is higher than income now (in comparison to the purchasing power then and now). Also, inequality gap now is wider than inequality 100 years ago.

As you can see, as prices rise, purchasing power drops and the gap between the rich and the poor widens. and this is as a result of capitalism nothing more nothing less. But Professors in Havard, oxford, Yale, Cambridge etc who were given propaganda noble prizes keep telling students in textbooks that Capitalism is the best and in fact is the only way the world will get better.

Rise up and fight for revolution !!! Destroy the capitalist empire if you want to save the world.

Truth is bitter but Alomo is steadily on my tongue.

0lumide: Capitalism will fail but the problem is the educated illiterates all from Havard, Oxford, Cambridge etc.. They already making people believe the reason capitalism will fail is not because capitalism is bad but because there isn't enough free market for capitalism to operate efficiently. When a society chooses efficiency over humanity, both efficiency and humanity will be lost.

Capitalism is the agenda of European elites since the 11th AD.

A little capitalism, a little communism, a substantial socialism is all the world needs economically. The problem with most capitalists is that they fail to see how dependent the economy is on humanity. They tend to believe capitalism will get you paid for your worth but the truth is satisfaction is psychological and so is what I think my worth is. i can attach a sentimental value to a stone and sell it for a billion dollars, it doesn't tell me the real worth of the stone is 1 billion dollars it just means there is someone willing to pay 1 billion dollars for a stone. Now does that mean every other stones out there should be 1 billion?

Commodification of humanity/nature is the very fabric of capitalism. If you can sell water to the thirsty, do so at whatever price you deem fit even though the water is worthless without the thirsty.

We often study capitalism in classes as if it is an automatic engine but the truth is, it is a manual engined fuelled by ever increasing price !!

Note that price from 100 years ago is lower than price now. At the same time, income from 100 years ago is higher than income now (in comparison to the purchasing power then and now). Also, inequality gap now is wider than inequality 100 years ago.

As you can see, as prices rise, purchasing power drops and the gap between the rich and the poor widens. and this is as a result of capitalism nothing more nothing less. But Professors in Havard, oxford, Yale, Cambridge etc who were given propaganda noble prizes keep telling students in textbooks that Capitalism is the best and in fact is the only way the world will get better.

Rise up and fight for revolution !!! Destroy the capitalist empire if you want to save the world.

Truth is bitter but Alomo is steadily on my tongue.

excellently put sire, I would really love to pick your brain on this topic if you don't mind sire.

Jesu!!! Na only pesin wey done chop belleful fit read this thing way u post here!!

0lumide: Capitalism will fail but the problem is the educated illiterates all from Havard, Oxford, Cambridge etc.. They already making people believe the reason capitalism will fail is not because capitalism is bad but because there isn't enough free market for capitalism to operate efficiently. When a society chooses efficiency over humanity, both efficiency and humanity will be lost.

Capitalism is the agenda of European elites since the 11th AD.

A little capitalism, a little communism, a substantial socialism is all the world needs economically. The problem with most capitalists is that they fail to see how dependent the economy is on humanity. They tend to believe capitalism will get you paid for your worth but the truth is satisfaction is psychological and so is what I think my worth is. i can attach a sentimental value to a stone and sell it for a billion dollars, it doesn't tell me the real worth of the stone is 1 billion dollars it just means there is someone willing to pay 1 billion dollars for a stone. Now does that mean every other stones out there should be 1 billion?

Commodification of humanity/nature is the very fabric of capitalism. If you can sell water to the thirsty, do so at whatever price you deem fit even though the water is worthless without the thirsty.

We often study capitalism in classes as if it is an automatic engine but the truth is, it is a manual engined fuelled by ever increasing price !!

Note that price from 100 years ago is lower than price now. At the same time, income from 100 years ago is higher than income now (in comparison to the purchasing power then and now). Also, inequality gap now is wider than inequality 100 years ago.

As you can see, as prices rise, purchasing power drops and the gap between the rich and the poor widens. and this is as a result of capitalism nothing more nothing less. But Professors in Havard, oxford, Yale, Cambridge etc who were given propaganda noble prizes keep telling students in textbooks that Capitalism is the best and in fact is the only way the world will get better.

Rise up and fight for revolution !!! Destroy the capitalist empire if you want to save the world.

Truth is bitter but Alomo is steadily on my tongue.

I admire ur wit sir !
And we wil be willing to work with u, if you wil but contact us through the addresses on the original post above.

We are working on an Economic system called Amytysm, a synthesis of Capitalism and Communism.

reedonne:
If you think socialism or communism is a better option, you need to put forward your reason, and if you have a different plan, you can put it forward, afterall Karl Max is a human being just like you

I am a student of Karl Max.
My self and my fellows at University of ilorin have our own politicaleconomic ideology, which we need support to implement.

We will never be equal. Capitalism not perfect but more efficient than the other two. It is free and fair.its not rich fault that poor refuse to invest(by forming producers cooperatives instead of just consuming consuming consuming) and waiting for handouts from government that is controlled by rich.

abiodunalasa:




I am a student of Karl Max.
My self and my fellows at University of ilorin have our own politicaleconomic ideology, which we need support to implement.

karl marx inspires the enlightened minds, lenin also is inspiring too, in his own way,

mikolo80: We will never be equal. Capitalism not perfect but more efficient than the other two. It is free and fair.its not rich fault that poor refuse to invest(by forming producers cooperatives instead of just consuming consuming consuming) and waiting for handouts from government that is controlled by rich.

there is a new mode sir, which is forged 4rm Capitalism and d rest. That is wat am driving at.

We knw economic equality cannöt be achieve save in d context of 'rich and poor' , however this wide bridge of inequality can be reasonably minimized.

abiodunalasa:



there is a new mode sir, which is forged 4rm Capitalism and d rest. That is wat am driving at.

We knw economic equality cannöt be achieve save in d context of 'rich and poor' , however this wide bridge of inequality can be reasonably minimized.

agreed i'm just saying we shouldn't blame the rich for we the poor's unwillingness to take risk and work hard

You guys should google THE VENUS PROJECT by Jaque Fresco . Haven studid his work, I think it is about the best system that the world can implement to make the world a paradise of some sort.

Though there are no perfect systems, his resource based system is in line with my long time thinking too though with a slight deviation from mine . All the hitherto socio - economic systems are not good enough for homo sapients.

kingviny: You guys should google THE VENUS PROJECT by Jaque Fresco . Haven studid his work, I think it is about the best system that the world can implement to make the world a paradise of some sort.

Though there are no perfect systems, his resource based system is in line with my long time thinking too though with a slight deviation from mine . All the hitherto socio - economic systems are not good enough for homo sapients.

Thank u sir we shall look up ur references and get back to u.
But then, can u pls share with us ur own "long time thinking" on this issue ?

OP did you know that in this modern world especially as at today hardly you find developed and developing nation which has not bent to the study and practice of capitalism.


Though there are always two side of the coins. But the advantages of capitalist in any society can't be overlook because it take too much impact in social and economically development.

Front page please A.S.A.P.

Reminds me of the Negation of the Nagation in dialectics which says that everything which exists does so out of necessity and everything perishes only to be transformed into something else. That is, what is logically necessary in one period becomes unnecessary in another period. Everything creates its opposite which is destined to overcome and negate it. To mine mind, Capitalism has already outlived its necessity and deliberately allowed to linger by some powers that be. Hence, any idea,theory or men who dare to Negate this monster are given a bad name, demonized and hanged. Perhaps, your Amytysm is the much awaited Negation of capitalism. Wish you could be more visible on this board.

This issue I bliv is being over flocked maybe rightly or wrongly. But the truth is man has always live a capitalist. Naturally no where has a people co owned a goat or fowl- man came into the world fending for himself, and I guess there goes the natural capitalist in man.
Maybe it has assumed a new high which if left unchecked can prove very unhealthy to societies.
The op should call for carefully regulated capitalism instead of downing the entire system. Or create a better one!

Chubhie: Reminds me of the Negation of the Nagation in dialectics which says that everything which exists does so out of necessity and everything perishes only to be transformed into something else. That is, what is logically necessary in one period becomes unnecessary in another period. Everything creates its opposite which is destined to overcome and negate it. To mine mind, Capitalism has already outlived its necessity and deliberately allowed to linger by some powers that be. Hence, any idea,theory or men who dare to Negate this monster are given a bad name, demonized and hanged. Perhaps, your Amytysm is the much awaited Negation of capitalism. Wish you could be more visible on this board.

what did u mean "visible on this board" sir ?

abiodunalasa:




what did u mean "visible on this board" sir ?

your being active on this section.

It is better than religious fundamentalism that strips man of any rational dignity and it is a case of survival of the fittest which happens to be the core undelining principle of nature.The lesson the people should learn from it is to wise up and rule their destinies,when all are masters,nobody will be a servant.

antartica: It is better than religious fundamentalism that strips man of any rational dignity and it is a case of survival of the fittest which happens to be the core undelining principle of nature.The lesson the people should learn from it is to wise up and rule their destinies,when all are masters,nobody will be a servant.

logically ask ur self sir, where there ever be a world where we wil all be masters an no servants ?

Having read through several intelligent posts on this thread, I will like to commend the foresight of the OP in making such an important observation on the economic systems of the world and their impact on society.

My humble submission is that capitalism in its full scale translates into evil and could be dangerous to human existence, if not carefully regulated.

Unless if the lessons of Darwins theory of evolution has been lost on us, otherwise, it will be difficult for anyone to deny that the foundation upon which an economic model, such as capitalism rest is one which reinforces a natural evolutionary condition in which only the fittest survives!

If we factor that the existence of the state (government) was borne out of the need to have in place some sort of institution which can operate in the role of an arbiter and define the rules of engagement under an initial condition were brute force would normally have been key in the competition for resources and by extension, survival then, we will begin to understand why capitalism represents several steps backwards in the human objective towards a just society, which has a place for all and sundry.

konvict0111: Having read through several intelligent posts on this thread, I will like to commend the foresight of the OP in making such an important observation on the economic systems of the world and their impact on society.

My humble submission is that capitalism in its full scale translates into evil and could be dangerous to human existence, if not carefully regulated.

Unless if the lessons of Darwins theory of evolution has been lost on us, otherwise, it will be difficult for anyone to deny that the foundation upon which an economic model, such as capitalism rest is one which reinforces a natural evolutionary condition in which only the fittest survives!

If we factor that the existence of the state (government) was borne out of the need to have in place some sort of institution which can operate in the role of an arbiter and define the rules of engagement under an initial condition were brute force would normally have been key in the competition for resources and by extension, survival then, we begin to understand why capitalism represents several steps backwards in the human objective towards a just society, which has a place for all and sundry.

righly put sir

abiodunalasa:




righly put sir

Thanks for bringing such an important subject to the front-burner. I hope the mods will be gracious enough to take this thread to front page

abiodunalasa: Capitalism : the most lethal ideology man has ever created.

Evil begget evil, so they say. The origin of Capitalism is a witness to this saying. The study of Dialectical materialism made us understand that it is the full flegde practice of Feudalism that gradually evolved into Capitalism.
A develish economic mode called Feudalism, based on land ownership and control, in which the society is pragmaticaly divided into two i.e 'serfs' and the 'lords'. It is this practice that led to establishement of a more devilish mode called Capitalism, in which the society is divided into three i.e 'the bourgeoisie', 'the proletariat' and 'the political class' . This history of Capitalism carries more universal truth than Weberian, Calvinian or Protestant's perspectives of the evolvement of Capitalism.

Indeed, upon the witnesses of the various events precipitated by Capitalism since after the first world, especially during the cold war, uptill this modern time, I have come to the conclusion that to simply conceptualize Capitalism as the principle of private and free market enterprise is wrong.
It is more wrong to say Capitalism enhances the practice of Democracy. And its graviously wrong to say Capitalism gives equal opportunity.

With the aid of examples I shall briefly justify these. avouchments.

To start with the first error, it has been established that Capitalism readily fulfil the dark wishes of man which include :
1. To rise above all others at whatever cost.
This is evident in how man will get involved in all kind of shady trades or become enmeshed in 'rat race' just to outshine his brothers, flaunt his successes in the society, and to prove to his neighbours how masterful he is.
This is also seen in how Countries get involved in the arm race. Spending billions of dollars that ought to have been used for health care, education and food security, but instead used to produce weapons öf mass destruction just to strike fear in the heart of their neighbours and to show the world how superior they are.

2. To dominate, control, exploit and impose ones will upon others.
This is exemplified by the experience of World war 2, the Cold war, and the Colonial experience through out the world.

3. Regarding collective hopes as subordinate to ones personal preservation.
This is examplified by how Capitalists will rather keep the government away from providing constant electricity than for their sales of Power generating sets or domestic oil sales to dwindle.
And to make sure that government does not take Agriculture seriously so their exorbitant price of imported or domestically manufactured foods does not crash.

4. Regarding Profit as an end on its own, and thus extensively compete to make more and more of it, at what ever cost.
This is evident in how man will make more money from his business but yet does not reflect in the life of his labourers.
Some Men in the Powerful countries will even trick their governments into war, if such war will bring them more profit, even if the war will lead to the death of millions of people.

5. Inclined to competitive situation premise on Zero sum game, and which one seek to win at whatever cost.
This can be seen in how man will kill hundred of people or destroy a society just to crash the value of his competitors.

6. Worst of all, always seeking by whatever means to maintain ones control and domination of the society.
This is typified by how man will give his wealth, money and time to those who seek political positions, and in return the political office holders will do their biding. And sometimes men will rise and destroy any government, society or their fellow men who will not succumb to their dominance and or imperial control.

Now, upon this inherent features of Capitalism, will it not be wrong to merely define it as a Private enterprise system ?

The second error, to say that Capitalism enhances Democratic practices.
Since Capitalism usually divide the society into 'have' and 'have not' , 'privilege' and 'less privilege' , or 'bourgeoisie' and 'proletariat', and on the other hand Democracy means government by the people.
Then you ask your self, who controls the government in such society ? Is it the wealthy and influential locally and internationally capitalists who usually sponsor politicians and inturn politicians do their biddings, or the wretched, poverty stricken populace who are only concern with how to get three square meal a day ?

And lastly, to say that Capitalism give equal oppurtunity is one of the most absord fallacies of all time.
The society is already divided into different classes of those who have and those that does not, the privilege and the less privilege, now how will there be equal oppurtunity in this kind of society ? How will there be justice ? And How will the same law that bind the poor populace bind the wealthy individuals ?
Oppurtunities in Capitalism will rarely be based on hardwork, but rather on how connected you are.
Equality in a Capitalist society is a mirage. Nothing can be more illusional than it.

However, all these woes of Capitalism does not mean it have no advantages. Of course there are many ways in which Capitalism has helped humanity.

I am neither a Communist, a Stalinist, a Maoist, a Leninist nor any other school of thought that espouses Marxism.
I am of a new economic mode called Amytysm. A synthesis of Capitalism and Communism.
The perfect mode for Nigeria society.

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Nice write up.

Capitalism, is, and never will be the problem. Humans are.

I'm yet to find two individuals who were born with the same opportunities, yet two people with entirely different backgrounds can turn out differently from their beginnings.

Capitalism is neither good nor bad, the concept of capitalism has being tainted by human practices, which is largely due to their interpretations. Nigeria, and by extensions Nigerians, have a way of turning things upside down, and the practices of capitalism hasn't being spared.

Where people's craving for wealth is solely for the purpose of being "perceived" better than their neighbours. Where politicians are ready to prostrate before you in order to get your votes, but when sworn into power, use the same to oppress the citizenry. That's the kind of country we have found ourselves.

Capitalism has it's great rewards - Those who perform well with whatever resources they have are rewarded with more resources.

Even nature, (read about "matthew effect" "accumulative advantage" "why the rich get richer" online), you will find that those who are productive are given more opportunities so they can be more productive. While the lazy ones have whatever little resources they have taken from them.

The onus falls on the "wealthy" to remain socially responsive to the less priviledged, that's the only way society can continue existing peacefully. Otherwise, the impoverished people will one day wake up and have the wealthy for breakfast.

genny2kuk:

Nice write up.

Capitalism, is, and never will be the problem. Humans are.

I'm yet to find two individuals who were born with the same opportunities, yet two people with entirely different backgrounds can turn out differently from their beginnings.

Capitalism is neither good nor bad, the concept of capitalism has being tainted by human practices, which is largely due to their interpretations. Nigeria, and by extensions Nigerians, have a way of turning things upside down, and the practices of capitalism hasn't being spared.

Where people's craving for wealth is solely for the purpose of being "perceived" better than their neighbours. Where politicians are ready to prostrate before you in order to get your votes, but when sworn into power, use the same to oppress the citizenry. That's the kind of country we have found ourselves.

Capitalism has it's great rewards - Those who perform well with whatever resources they have are rewarded with more resources.

Even nature, (read about "matthew effect" "accumulative advantage" "why the rich get richer" online), you will find that those who are productive are given more opportunities so they can be more productive. While the lazy ones have whatever little resources they have taken from them.

The onus falls on the "wealthy" to remain socially responsive to the less priviledged, that's the only way society can continue existing peacefully. Otherwise, the impoverished people will one day wake up and have the wealthy for breakfast.

nice input sir. But we wish u could be more involved in this fight to make things right for our country and our people.

The problems of Nigeria can only be solved by Nigerians in a Nigerian way.

genny2kuk:

Nice write up.

Capitalism, is, and never will be the problem. Humans are.

I'm yet to find two individuals who were born with the same opportunities, yet two people with entirely different backgrounds can turn out differently from their beginnings.

Capitalism is neither good nor bad, the concept of capitalism has being tainted by human practices, which is largely due to their interpretations. Nigeria, and by extensions Nigerians, have a way of turning things upside down, and the practices of capitalism hasn't being spared.

Where people's craving for wealth is solely for the purpose of being "perceived" better than their neighbours. Where politicians are ready to prostrate before you in order to get your votes, but when sworn into power, use the same to oppress the citizenry. That's the kind of country we have found ourselves.

Capitalism has it's great rewards - Those who perform well with whatever resources they have are rewarded with more resources.

Even nature, (read about "matthew effect" "accumulative advantage" "why the rich get richer" online), you will find that those who are productive are given more opportunities so they can be more productive. While the lazy ones have whatever little resources they have taken from them.

The onus falls on the "wealthy" to remain socially responsive to the less priviledged, that's the only way society can continue existing peacefully. Otherwise, the impoverished people will one day wake up and have the wealthy for breakfast.

but the rich have enough bullets and ebola to neutralise the poor. Just saying.

genny2kuk:

Nice write up.

Capitalism, is, and never will be the problem. Humans are.

I'm yet to find two individuals who were born with the same opportunities, yet two people with entirely different backgrounds can turn out differently from their beginnings.

Capitalism is neither good nor bad, the concept of capitalism has being tainted by human practices, which is largely due to their interpretations. Nigeria, and by extensions Nigerians, have a way of turning things upside down, and the practices of capitalism hasn't being spared.

Where people's craving for wealth is solely for the purpose of being "perceived" better than their neighbours. Where politicians are ready to prostrate before you in order to get your votes, but when sworn into power, use the same to oppress the citizenry. That's the kind of country we have found ourselves.

Capitalism has it's great rewards - Those who perform well with whatever resources they have are rewarded with more resources.

Even nature, (read about "matthew effect" "accumulative advantage" "why the rich get richer" online), you will find that those who are productive are given more opportunities so they can be more productive. While the lazy ones have whatever little resources they have taken from them.

The onus falls on the "wealthy" to remain socially responsive to the less priviledged, that's the only way society can continue existing peacefully. Otherwise, the impoverished people will one day wake up and have the wealthy for breakfast.

but the rich have enough bullets and ebola to neutralise the poor. Just saying.[quote author=abiodunalasa] Capitalism readily fulfil the dark wishes of man which include :
1. To rise above all others at whatever cost.
This is evident in how man will get involved in all kind of shady trades or become enmeshed in 'rat race' just to outshine his brothers, flaunt his successes in the society, and to prove to his neighbours how masterful he is.
This is also seen in how Countries get involved in the arm race. Spending billions of dollars that ought to have been used for health care, education and food security, but instead used to produce weapons öf mass destruction just to strike fear in the heart of their neighbours and to show the world how superior they are.
2. To dominate, control, exploit and impose ones will upon others.
This is exemplified by the experience of World war 2, the Cold war, and the Colonial experience through out the world.
3. Regarding collective hopes as subordinate to ones personal preservation.
This is examplified by how Capitalists will rather keep the government away from providing constant electricity than for their sales of Power generating sets or domestic oil sales to dwindle.
And to make sure that government does not take Agriculture seriously so their exorbitant price of imported or domestically manufactured foods does not crash.
Why are we waiting for govt.
4. Regarding Profit as an end on its own, and thus extensively compete to make more and more of it, at what ever cost.
This is evident in how man will make more money from his business but yet does not reflect in the life of his labourers.
Some Men in the Powerful countries will even trick their governments into war, if such war will bring them more profit, even if the war will lead to the death of millions of people.
5. Inclined to competitive situation premise on Zero sum game, and wh

1. Survival of the fittest. Deal with it. on politicians fault that people vote like they're retarded .

2. if you're not fit you get shredded. I'm being shredded right now. Ww1 and 2 nobody disturbed switzerland cos they were prepared

3. Every man for hisself. Manufacturers association better build industrial parks wit bank loan. While farmers form cooperative and buy tractor or buy tokunbo tractor or i pass my neighbour tractor.

4. Profit the only way to keep score and btw we get what we vote for. Stupid govt that goes to war for profit Simples.

5. You gotta do what you gotta do.
6. Tis the nature of the beast

Interesting