the biggest problem by far is too many humans

Capitalism is the worse system in the world ... except for any other that's been tried.

the vast majority of people don't agree with your premise because it is not true. Capitalism run amok is a big problem, but it does not have to be that way.

If you are espousing some form of Marxism, you are just as deluded as religious zealots. You are making the huge reasoning error of substituting a political total idelo0logy for a religious one. I studied the core beliefs and practices of Marxism, including Marx's THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO, DAS KAPITAL, and the writings of Egnels, Trotsky, and Mao, and studies of the structure and practices of communism and I can assure you that Marxism is just as flawed as religion. If you want the truth about the huge ideological flaws in Marxism, you should read THE NEW CLASS by Milovan Djilas. Djilas was an avowed Marxist who rose to become vice-president of Yugoslavia. But, he grew to really understand the ideology and its effects and become disillusioned. He spent 20 years in prison for writing the book.

I have no more use for Marxist true believers than I do for religious true believers.

No capitalism is rampant in this administration. Before I retired money wasn't an issue. Now it definitely is. However I think this country places too much emphasis on things, not people. I once worked on a kibbutz in Israel-everyone regardless of position in the community takes turns doing chores just like everybody else. Its true socialism.

labels ruin everything...

I don't criticize capitalism on this site, mainly because it isn't something that bugs me overall. I see religion as something well past its use by date and that is why I joined this site.

The problem with capitalism is the parasites who demand to benefit from the toil, suffering, and sacrifices done by the few. Too much? Should I drop the Mic now?

When you make an accusation against any person or group of people, you should at least provide some data to prove your allegations. You have no way of knowing whether or not "no one wants to see the main problem..."

I think you'll find as you read more comment more thoroughly, that there's quite a robust conversation going on about capitalism.

Not wise to make assumptions. Just because no one has been discussing it doesn't mean people aren't thinking about it.

I think it's a bit odd that capitalism is the reason you have a competing site like Agnostic.com to whine about capitalism on.

The American system is absolute garbage and is a horrible representation of what capitalism is supposed to be, but torn down to ideals it's not a bad thing at all. Neither is socialism. In practice, it all turns to garbage.

The essential issue here, in my view, isn't capitalism as such, as in a market based private enterprise system. The issue is the evolution over the past 40 years of what I call a 'weaponized' global form on capitalism, under the guise of free market economics and economic rationalism, which has destroyed the balance of public and private interest, produced inequality of wealth that is beyond a scandal, decimated a middle class, the healthiest sign of any economy, corrupted political parties on the left who have fallen the religion of 'market based solutions' and right wing social policies, and which, if left unchallenged and unchecked, will lead to its own destruction, through economic decline and political unrest if not insurrection. To think otherwise is to be uninformed of economic history. I'm a democratic socialist. Bernie Sanders has used the same term. It means a balance of private and public activity; it means measures to prevent gross inequality; it means economic fairness not just political 'freedom'. These issues are not that much discussed here. Maybe no one wants to offend more conservative members. But I do see a link between atheism and religious non belief and reason and a progressive, fair and equitable society. I consider myself a progressive atheist; that's not just about religion, but also economics and politics. Its all part of the same vision of the future, as I see it.

Capitalism is the fairest and most logical form of market. the very definition of capitalism displays it. Capitalism is according to every dictionary. The mutual exchange of goods or services between two willing parties. This means both parties or individuals must agree to the terms. nobody is forces into the transaction, it is voluntary,. if one party does not agree they can look for goods or services elsewhere. this is why America is the leading country in innovation and new product. The company who sells the newest, best, or effective, product service, medicine, ect. for the best price, stays in business and the company who provides bad service or high prices goes out of business,. this is simple economics and EVERY EDUCATED person, person and Harvard or prinsten Professor from as far back at the fitey that I have heard say that Capitalism is the BEST form of economy to grow a nation and to get people out of poverty.

There are heaps of things wrong with capitalism. There are heaps of things wrong with communism. There are heaps of things wrong with any political system you care to name. We need to work towards fixing the system, not abandoning it.

As I see it the problem with capitalism is just the same as with any other ideology, it relies upon humans to make it work and we are evolved to be self preservationist and motivated towards short-term rewards.

When our actions have direct impact on large populations of strangers, we don't necessarily make decisions that benefit them.

There is no reason why you don't create a "communists dating website" but You Will Have To Make It State Owned or Will Be a Betrayal... Yet... You are Welcome Here. I am with you about money being the root of all evil and all that but We Are Going To Have Fun Here Because We Want To Have Fun. I am on Phase 3, no time for rebellions or revolutions. I am from the 60's By the time I was 18, I already been tear gassed 3 times, once in my high school as a sophomore, so when the Navy tested me with tear gas during boot camp, It was a joke to me. Welcome.

I certainly don't disagree. I stated the other day that inflation occurs because too many people want more than their fair share of the pie.

I remember Ron Paul correcting Michael Moore on this Movie title: Capitalism, A love:

Ron said the problem is Corperationism, not Capitalism.

Ohferpetessake! Ask a concrete question and you will get a whole gamut of answers! Generalizations about the people on this site, through the filter of your preconceptions, however, bore & annoy me, for at least one.

You pointed to very well

I think a key problem is the drive for economic growth rather than economic stability. I've never understood why the former trumps the latter and am willing to be educated!