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Farmer-Rick

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8. Just another reason why capitalism is failing

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Jun 18, 2026, 11:22 PM

21 hrs ago

The filthy-rich, who own the current technology, pay off idiots and politicians to prevent the introduction of innovative new technology.

The oil barons have the wealth and power and they are doing everything they can to prevent the advancement of new technology. A stagnant and antiquated capitalist economic system has got to go.

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Make it make sense Seinan Sensei 21 hrs ago #9