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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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OK. But what does that have to do with capitalism.

I was pointing out that recognizing how broken the system is in the US doesn't mean one wants to be Cuba. That's it.

I would also point out that "capitalism" isn't a monolith. There are very different ways of doing business in different countries, many of which aren't broken like the US is.

I assume you're now on your feet in NLD, correct? And NLD is a very, very capitalist country.

It is. But not, in my admittedly limited experience, as brutally and ruthlessly as the US has become. The social contract here is alive and well and although the government oversight seems over the top at times compared to what I'm used to, s*&^ works here. As a senior manager I've had to become decently familiar with Dutch labor laws (at least the spirit and pertinent parts) as part of onboarding and worker protections, considerations and rights are far greater here. Kind of annoyingly so from an American perspective.

The US is in tatters, but it's not because of capitalism. If capitalism was the issue, most of the world would be in tatters.

Again, it's not a monolith. The system American businesses have descending into is a massive part of the problem. Laziness and complacency of the populace comprise a significant portion of the rest.

The problem in the US is that USans want lots of rights, but no responsibilities. It's that simple. You will soon recognize that, living in your new home.

I already see it. Interestingly, another thing I see is people here aren't so over the top in their pride for their country to the point that it's kind of dirty.

Congrats, btw. Where are you living?

#71 | Posted by madbomber

I'm about an hour and a half south of Amsterdam, not far from the Belgian border. We're finally comfortable enough that we're starting to think about a first trip, probably right before Christmas depending on the school schedule. Currently thinking either Prague or Edinburgh.

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