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>Capital primacy is maintained by the capitalist state, i.e. the monopoly on violence. This is literally military might.

At least its equitable (based on value of output), ofc there are legacy issues as well.

Some demagogue can swoon the masses and take it all if not for capital. That demagogue could be Trump or Stalin.

Know the consequences of what you are advocating for.

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> At least its equitable (based on value of output), ofc there are legacy issues as well.

It's not. By definition, it's based on control of capital. That's why it's called capitalism. In other words, those aren't "legacy" issues; they are literally the system as designed.

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That is too simple, people can earn their own capital as well.

Since utopia is impossible, its a choice between:

>Capitalism, where people can typically pull off the american dream in their lifetime.

or

>Let politics determine how much material things you get

The latter seems especially scary if you are familiar with history

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Your logic is just profoundly short sighted.

Capitalism follows a very simple algorithm. In a capitalist economy, capital always accumulates, with all exceptions being precisely that: exceptions. Are you defending the exceptions or the rules?

Realize there was a very long and quite recent time when capitalism was impossible. By your logic, we should reinstate the divine right of kings.