LostArtist wrote on 03/25/19 at 08:50:09:and no one has actually answered yet...
one said, in the US because of our debt, they'd pick capitalism....
but I should clarify....
this is about philosophy, not situational
would you rather have democracy, as in, a one person, one vote, a say for the common person in governance
or
capitalism where money = power but please correct me though, I know capitalism is much more involved than that, so let's come to a SIMPLE definition we can all agree on
and to be fair, I'll put my cards on the table, I choose democracy, because capitalism hasn't worked for me... which is totally my fault, I'm just not motivated or excited by money... I understand you work to pay and that paying equals value, and all that I get the system, I work, I've never taken any money from the government for anything, I pay rent, food, medical bills, etc... I live in capitalism, I get it. I'm a failure in a purely capitalistic sense.
For one, I'd say capitalism has in fact worked for you. you're confusing capitalism with extreme wealth. it's more about freedom to achieve whatever level of living your desires and ability takes you to. if you're comfortable in your life, fine. I've had opportunities to move for more, but am comfortable where I am. I don't want the extra work load or to relocate.
For me, if i had to pick one, I'd say capitalism is more important because it's far more likely capitalism will result in a society ruled by some variation of a democratic system.
But I contend you can't have one without the other. At the very least, you can't have some variation of one without the other.