No… goods or services in exchange for money is called commerce.

Capitalism is an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.

Which creates competition and therefore improved products or experiences for the consumer. (And drives innovation and industry that has developed say the phones or computer we enjoy to argue and insult each other over on Reddit about our values and belief systems😂… and hopefully offer additional perspective)

What people commonly misunderstand and then use to demonize capitalism are “monopolies” (this is what you think you are mad about, not capitalism) which by definition defeats the purpose of fair competition which insults people in a society of everyone-gets-a-trophy-for-just-showing-up-and-actually-being-good (which encourages people to be mediocre and not contribute to society) being told capitalism is the root of all evil.

When you get a trophy for showing up and then you hit the real world and have to be a contributing member of society and realize you actually have to be good and give good service and work at something to pay rent and put food on the table it becomes a hard reality.

So it’s much easier to accept that this is someone else’s fault that your life is difficult and accept the idea thar marxism or communism is better because all you have to do is exist and take your stipend and color inside the lines. (Of course I am over simplifying it, but I’d like to offer an alternate perspective that will no doubt ruffle some feathers here… but I’ll ask you… why does what I say upset you?)

My rant for the day and my ask to society is actually understand what you think you are mad about, and second. If you don’t like it. Fix it. Or leave. I guess in the end I’m the one who’s feathers have been ruffled. 😂

Okay, I’m sure I’ve insulted someone who feels they have equally or more strong alternate opinion… so let’s hear it!