I feel that way about capitalism. America isn't a capitalist system. It's a corrupt oligarchy and that's the issue. If we had REAL capitalism I wouldn't be having this problem. Not saying life would be perfect I'm just saying corruption is the reason I can't afford a doctor, not capitalism.

[–] psud@aussie.zone 1 points 20 hours ago

Socialism tempers capitalism when balanced right. Let people pay the market rate for their choices, let society pay for health. America's problem is too much is for profit, too little for the social good

[–] Septimaeus@infosec.pub 7 points 3 days ago

Option C: capitalism is neither good nor evil, just an economic reactor core that must be properly harnessed to deliver on its promise (market efficiency) and avoid its peril (oligopoly).

The primary means of keeping the reactor core healthy (full-market efficient) is to keep it cool (evenly distributed) by pruning and recirculating capital via taxes. This amounts to redistribution, of course, which many have taken to calling “socialism.” But the reality is both are needed to maintain balance in the people’s economy.

The sooner we realize that, the sooner we can fix the damn reactor core.

[–] rottingleaf@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Of course it is. Visiting a doctor is cheaper elsewhere. It's the particular mix of regulation, subsidies and market that makes it so bad.