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		hshshshshsh on Jan 31, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tesla Reported Zero Federal Income Tax on $2B of U... Isn't capitalism based on the idea that everyone is greedy and we should exploit that for betterment of everyone. And socialism based on the idea that everyone is greedy and we should prevent that for betterment of everyone.

readthenotes1 on Jan 31, 2025 [–]

For capitalism to work, you have to limit greed.

For socialism and communism to work, you have to limit greed, envy, and sloth.

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