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Maybe there's a language problem somewhere, but let's agree on two dead flat obvious and undeniable considerations:: 1. While it is the nature of capitalism to take advantage of any situation as thoroughly as they can, the restrictions imposed on our societies do not, in any measure, suit its needs. The measures adopted for slowing the pandemic is simply bringing down sections of the economy. Wealth has been destroyed, profits lost, and unemployment growing rapidly. The bourgeoisie is already actively escalating its plundering of the public and social wealth to make up for those losses. 2. Even if the bourgeoisie decided that it somehow was going to kick the profit habit cold turkey, the people who would have to assent to this are not themselves content living within these restrictions. They might tolerate them for a limited time, but there are a myriad of factors setting those limits. While these limits will unfold differently depending on conditions within various countries, people everywhere must have the freedom of action necessary to make a living everywhere. _________________________________________________________ Full posting guidelines at: http://www.marxmail.org/sub.htm Set your options at: https://lists.csbs.utah.edu/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
