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  • I had to study the diagram a few times to figure out what the core point was, but I think it boils down to this:

    Democracy: Highly equal, 1 person = 1 vote, everyone is included (“inalienist”)

    Capitalism: Different levels of power, 1 person = $X, some people can’t participate as much as others (“alienist”)

    Does this mean that Democratic Capitalism is somehow an oxymoron? Only in situations where we allow both types of power to coexist - hence the absolutely critical need to:

    • Keep money out of politics
    • Ban bribes and “gifts” at every level of government
    • Fund institutions that prevent corruption and promote transparency