[lbo-talk] Why Capitalism Cannot be Tamed

[Fernando Cassia]

On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 3:35 PM, Somebody Somebody <philos_case at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Going back to the original topic, it's clear to me that capitalism can be tamed to a degree and has been in most countries. Capitalism doesn't require children getting black lung disease working in the mines or Congolese villagers being worked to death on rubber plantations. Being an unemployed mother on food stamps is awful, but it's not the same as being sent to a 19th century workhouse or debtors prison.

I agree with the above. The question, however, is if countries that
have "somewhat tamed" capitalism with a "safety net" can maintain it
without having a Third World that has not. (in other words, without
imperialism).

FC