For The Record (Episode 1)

"Corporatism is not capitalism."
- Various libertarians/free-market worshippers

I have heard this statement far too many times for my own sanity; it's really taking a toll...

Corporatism is the final stage of the natural progression of capitalism. Capitalism is, by definition, people competing with each other for any and every advantage they can get,  profit, resources, and power. In short, it is entirely based on taking advantage of everything, including other human beings.

The last thing a capitalist wants is more competition. Furthermore, the only way to effectively eliminate that competition is to dominate the market, via buying up other competitors, assets, and resources. This system inherently leads to corporations, cartels, and monopolies.

To those still in doubt, I ask you this:

Where do you think the game MONOPOLY came from?
What do you think it is based on?

I rest my case.