Originally Posted by
Hydrated
The thing that many people don't like about capitalism is that it takes effort to be successful. One day you'll figure out how it works.
And no... markets aren't unique to capitalist systems. Markets in which you have free and open choices are. One day you'll figure out how that works too.
Markets have existed throughout human history with "free and open choices."
And no, hard work doesn't necessarily lead to success, and success isn't dependent on hard work.
We're well off-topic here, so if you disagree with either of those, that's fine. I'm not going to pursue those 2 points further here.
I did re-write the post you quoted before you replied to make it more topical. If you want to discuss those points, feel free.