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“Why Don’t We Charge For Air?”: 55 Posts That Highlight Life Under Current Capitalism

“Why Don’t We Charge For Air?”: 55 Posts That Highlight Life Under Current Capitalism

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Every workplace has its annoying rules, but sometimes one hears horror stories of managers monitoring every keystroke or timing bathroom breaks down to the second. Unfortunately, it’s not always enough to just suggest it’s a case of greedy management.
We’ve put together a list of posts showcasing and highlighting the rather dystopian and depressing reality of life in or around late stage capitalism. So get comfortable, make sure your boss isn’t watching as you scroll through, upvote the most poignant examples and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below.

#1 Mommy I’m Scared Of Socialism

Mommy I’m Scared Of Socialism
70points

#2 End Capitalism

End Capitalism
69points

#3 Here We Are

Here We Are
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64points

#4 The Call Is Coming From Inside The House

The Call Is Coming From Inside The House
62points

#5 Capitalism Only Exists To Stand Between People And Help

Capitalism Only Exists To Stand Between People And Help
58points

#6 Harsh Reality

Harsh Reality
53points

#7 There Is No Nonprofit That Can Replace Medicare For All

There Is No Nonprofit That Can Replace Medicare For All
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49points

#8 Deporting Immigrants Will Not Solve America's Problems

Deporting Immigrants Will Not Solve America's Problems
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48points

#9 They Don't Care. We Are Only Human Capital

They Don't Care. We Are Only Human Capital
46points

#10 Make It Make Sense

Make It Make Sense
45points

#11 If Our System Rewarded Hard Work

If Our System Rewarded Hard Work
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44points

#12 Capitalism Doesn’t Reward Hard Work. It Punishes It

Capitalism Doesn’t Reward Hard Work. It Punishes It
44points

#13 Capitalism’s Greatest Gaslighting Lie

Capitalism’s Greatest Gaslighting Lie
43points

#14 Capitalism Isn't The Free Win You'd Like It To Be

Capitalism Isn't The Free Win You'd Like It To Be
42points

#15 We No Longer Work To Live, We Simply Work To Survive

We No Longer Work To Live, We Simply Work To Survive
39points

#16 This Story Shouldn't Make Anyone "Feel Good". We Should All Be Outraged That This Happens In America

This Story Shouldn't Make Anyone "Feel Good". We Should All Be Outraged That This Happens In America
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38points

#17 Capitalism Is So Good

Capitalism Is So Good
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36points

#18 Engineered Poverty

Engineered Poverty
36points

#19 Landlords Do Not Provide Housing. We Will Never Have Affordable Housing Until We Eliminate Corporate Landlords

Landlords Do Not Provide Housing. We Will Never Have Affordable Housing Until We Eliminate Corporate Landlords
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36points

#20 8 Year Old Works To Erase Debt Of Classmates

8 Year Old Works To Erase Debt Of Classmates
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35points
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