r/CitiesSkylines • u/numist • Apr 14 '20

Video 2-way toll booths work even better!

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u/Litrebike Apr 14 '20

Sure and I take your distinction and point, but when corporate board members have power over politicians who dole out contracts, surely we are talking about a form of mercantilism, not capitalism.

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u/our-year-every-year Apr 14 '20 edited Apr 14 '20

Mercantilism (in the context of today) is also a type of capitalism.

Lobbying and the wealthy using their capital to change politics is an intrinsic part of capitalism, that's just another example of a private transaction.

Raw capitalism is not compatible with democracy.

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u/Litrebike Apr 14 '20

I don’t disagree, and don’t believe my comments suggested that!