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Even a tepid, liberal political system like Social Democracy would be a step in the right direction. As the post correctly states, massive wealth inequality is at the core of many societal problems. If we simply taxed the rich to make wealth more equally distributed, limiting the effects of labor exploitation somewhat, that would be a "relevant working alternative" as long as you concede that the current system "works" - which it only does by exploiting labor in the global south.
I know. But "if we simply" won't ever do it. Noone will manage to eradicate the ultra-rich (or just taxing them a lil) , hence it's just stupid political talk that leads to absolutely nowhere. Never said I like it.
Even if... If they're suddenly being taxed, they would just move to where they ain't.
It's a simple and efficient idea, yet it won't happen. Those who have the money already, make the rules. Or bend them just enough.