Memes

Of course, we want people to suffer less under capitalism. But the hope of incremental improvement stands in the way of addressing the root of the problem. Incrementalism can only provide a temporary relief from the increasing tensions between the ruling and working classes. History has shown that the wealthy may grant workers certain concessions in the short term, but these will be largely revoked or circumvented in search of greater profits later on. What's worse, the rulers then devise better strategies to distract the people, redirect their frustrations, and suppress insurrections. Half-measures reassure us that the system is "working" while the ruling class better their position.

For the aforementioned reasons, working within the system is playing into the capitalists' hands. Instead, we must advocate for forms of mutual aid to address the burdens of capitalism. If we can build community, then we help people suffering under capitalism, decrease our dependence on the government, and increase our political base. Ironically, it is much easier to band together when there is a greater need. And when the greed of the wealthy have impacted the material conditions of the workers so acutely that the exploitation is staring them in the face, we will have laid the grassroots foundation for real change.