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[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (5 children)

I don't think plastic waste is specific to capitalism.

[–] KeenFlame@feddit.nu 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It would be taxed for the irreparable harm on the environment and required to compensate fully all damage to nature if it were not for lobbying, a demonic ritual at the center of capitalism. Almost no other nation allow open bribery and lawmaking to corporations in exchange for money. It's counter productive and immoral

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Again that is not really solving the problem by getting rid of capitalism, that's solving the problem by empowering democracy. The market system would still be capitalism even if lobbying were banned and fines were proportional.

[–] commander@lemmings.world -1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Being in a capitalist society, we don't value a sustainable way of life.

Democracy has nothing to do with it. The lack of regulation is not a fault of democracy, as most citizens don't want these businesses to be regulated.

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If democracy has nothing to do with your ideal governance, then congratulations you're a fascist/authoritarian.

[–] commander@lemmings.world 0 points 1 month ago

Who said anything about ideal governance?

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[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (3 children)

alright, ive been hearing about that. tell me something:

i grew up hearing the "save water!!11!!!!" bullshit was, well.. bullshit.

is the "recycle" thing also bullshit? how so?

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