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Capitalism is about making money. Capitalism does not have morality. The point of capitalism is to maximize profit and minimize expenditure. From “externalizing” costs to underpaying workers. Capitalism is by its very nature designed and required to be exploitative.
You ask what “part” of capitalism ones are referring to, “IMF/World Bank etc...”. The IMF and World Bank represent the epitome of capitalism. They are not merely “a part” of capitalism, but rather they are some of capitalism’s “greatest” achievement (in the eyes of a true capitalist).
The commonalities that indigenous societies may have shared with capitalism were not exclusive to capitalism and as a social model capitalism was non-existent. Capitalism as a social and economic model is a western model. Capitalism IS the west. Which countries (and families) continously benefit the most from the capitalist model? It is a continuation of european monarchical systems of the past. It keeps social classes in place. It seems you may be confusing things which you attribute solely to capitalism which are not sole attributes to the capitalist system. Capitalism is not simply a system for buying and selling goods. Buying and selling are not solely capitalist activities. Capitalism is an entire social system and ideology which provides for and maintains the prosperity and control of a very small minority.
Perhaps there are things which you like about capitalism that you perceive as being exclusive to the capitalist model. You have heard why we do not like capitalism, could you tell us why you do? What are the points of capitalism which you find favourable? What are in your view the benefits of capitalism which cannot be attained (possibly more effectively) by other socio-economic models? To have an opposing stance one must have formed an opinion just as for a pro stance. That said, what do you see as the negatives of a system such as Anarcho-syndicalism?
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