OH, by the way, if you ever come across some idiot who believes "Capitalism is freedom" remind them that South America exists.

Argentina, for example, endured a decade of brutal, US backed millitary dictatorship in the 70's to maintain capitalism. THIRTY THOUSAND PEOPLE were kidnapped, tortured and murdered, most of the bodies werenever found.

We, from the south, endured it, so the american capitalists could enjoy their profits, and for the US middle class to enjoy better living standards.

Godddd stop spreading the propaganda that entry-level retail workers are punished for other people's shoplifting. They aren't! I've worked retail for 4 years at 5 different places (Walgreens, Target - at 2 locations, Sam's, and 2 local places) and have never heard of this happening. Shrinkage is considered part of expenses, entry-level employees aren't expected to stop shoplifting (and are more often explicitly told not to), and this is definitely against company policy at any big chain

I'm sure it does happen under the table or at small businesses, but people talk about it like it's guaranteed every time you nick a drink. It's fucking not, and by saying this every single time someone talks about theft you're doing exactly what the capitalists - including the ones who enact this policy - want. They're holding workers hostage and you're giving in to their demands

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