The gov officials set their own salaries and control the means of production. In that way it seems capitalist but in a way where everyone decides to become a single capitalist collectively rather than having individual capitalists wielding disproportionate power.
That’s like saying HR sets their own salaries, or Payroll. That’s not really accurate in reality.
The reason you’re running into problems is that you lack a consistent definition of Capitalism, you’re basically using it as a catch-all term for “economics.”
You’re getting farther and farther away from your original point.
I’m well aware of the answers to these questions, I want to know your perspective because I want to identify where your view is getting mixed up, specifically.
The gov officials set their own salaries and control the means of production. In that way it seems capitalist but in a way where everyone decides to become a single capitalist collectively rather than having individual capitalists wielding disproportionate power.
That’s like saying HR sets their own salaries, or Payroll. That’s not really accurate in reality.
The reason you’re running into problems is that you lack a consistent definition of Capitalism, you’re basically using it as a catch-all term for “economics.”
No it’s like saying CEOs set their own salaries.
Not at all, government officials don’t work that way.
What do you think Capitalism is? Roughly when did it first appear? What’s Socialism?
Not all officials but some.
Right now, I’m not because I don’t want to and you can research it too.
You’re getting farther and farther away from your original point.
I’m well aware of the answers to these questions, I want to know your perspective because I want to identify where your view is getting mixed up, specifically.