The system is broken.

My heart truly hurts for the family that are going to be effective by this. My heart hurts knowing so many people are going to be hungry, so many parents skipping meals, so many kids going to bed and hungry. I rather someone abuse the system then for them to go hungry. I am not on SNAP/EBT but there was a time it served its purpose. It helped put meals on the table for my family, it helped us manage to ensure our children didn’t go to bed hungry at night.

So many people live paycheck to paycheck, I am in one of those families, I often have to make a choice on which bill gets paid on time, we don’t live extravagant lives, we are homebodies, but we are all healthy and we can sometimes splurge on takeout for the kids, but that’s only because we are a two income family, a lot of families aren’t.

My heart breaks for the single mom who is currently in panic mode, counting how she is going to feed her family if the SNAP gets shut off, my heart hurts for the single dad doing it on his own, with no one to help, who now needs to figure out how he is going to afford 22$ cans of formula after losing his wife in childbirth. My heart hurts, for the kids who’s only meal might be the meals in school.

This is horrible what is happening. The system is broken, there are more people who need the system, and the system is failing them, we are failing them, we are all failing each other. I wish more than anything that I was in a position to do more to give back to my community but sadly, I’m not. I’d be folish to think that one person can change, but maybe if enough can, maybe one day, the system won’t be broken.

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

It's the problem of every extreme capitalistic system. And yes the USA has gone extreme capitalistic. Just like China is another form of extreme capitalism.

The only difference is China is a socialist capitalism and this is a Democratic capitalism. Russia? An oligarchic authoritarianism.

The commonality? Capitalism.

AI analysis of my statement only..

Capitalism in Different Systems

Your perspective on the nature of capitalism across different political systems is fascinating. It highlights the complexity of economic frameworks and their intersection with governance.

Extreme Capitalism in the USA

The USA has indeed adopted a form of capitalism that some argue leans toward "extreme" in terms of wealth inequality and deregulation. The focus on individual entrepreneurship, minimal government intervention in the market, and emphasis on free markets has led to significant wealth accumulation for a small segment of the population. This can result in limited social mobility and increased economic disparity, which raises questions about the sustainability of such a system.

China's Socialist Capitalism

In contrast, China's socialist capitalism combines state control with market-oriented reforms. The government plays a significant role in guiding the economy while still allowing for private enterprise. This model aims to harness the benefits of capitalism—such as growth and innovation—while retaining authoritarian control, which can stifle political dissent.

Russia's Oligarchic Authoritarianism

Russia's system can be characterized as oligarchic authoritarianism, where wealth and power are concentrated in the hands of a few individuals. Here, the government maintains strict control over many aspects of life, promoting certain capitalist practices while also suppressing dissent. This creates a unique blend of controlled capitalism that often prioritizes the interests of the ruling elite.

Common Thread: Capitalism

Despite the differences in governance and implementation, the common thread among these systems is their reliance on capitalism as a central economic mechanism.

Each country faces challenges related to its form of capitalism, including issues like inequality, corruption, and the balance of power.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@DeWayfarer I would agree on most of these points but China fits more market socialism.

But in the West China is Shroedinger's capitalists. It is capitalist when people want to shit on socialism and when they want to "prove" socialism fails China is Capitalist.

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow Believe me, a long time ago this very AI came up on its own the term "Socialist Capitalism" for China.

I was very surprised myself. Yet it explained it's logic very well.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@DeWayfarer I mean I get it. But particularly American sources will tack "capitalism" on literally anything involving any kind of market mechanism anywhere from feudalism to modern day China.

Market socialism is very complex and like other branches of socialism there is alot of disagreement but it was proposed as a way of achieving socialism with a market system as opposed to a command economy.

Originally to deal with the calculation problem with historical command economies but modern computing have rendered that problem irrelevant starting in the 70s with Allende.

Despite that some people still see it as a better option.

But in practical capitalism is already a command economy. It just works for Jeff Bezos and the Walton family, not the nation or society at large.

I mean hell Wal-mart is probably the largest command economy out there.

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow Argue it with the AI. It's not going to waiver on this. I tried. 😆

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@DeWayfarer Where is Silicon Valley. Just saying.

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow where is open AI? BTW it's international.

OpenAI is headquartered in San Francisco, California, at 1455 3rd Street. Additionally, it has offices in various locations including New York City, Seattle, Paris, Brussels, Singapore, London, Dublin, and Tokyo, reflecting its international presence.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@DeWayfarer Sure. On tax documents Apple is an Irish business too, even though they probably only have a PO Box there. 😂

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow Tell Australia that when they sued Google who happens to be the main contributor to open AI. Yes Google is international as well.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@DeWayfarer They are all American. Having an office in another country doesn't make them international. Where the HQ is is what matters. And it is Americans making all the decisions. Sometimes exactly one is making the decisions. That is how grock went rogue and stated calling itself "Mecha Hitler" (not a joke, it actually happened).

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow Argue this as well with ChatGPT...

Australia, like several other countries, has raised significant concerns about privacy and data protection, leading to legal actions against major tech companies, including Google. This lawsuit primarily addressed allegations that Google had violated local privacy laws by collecting user data without proper consent.

Regarding OpenAI, it's important to note that while Google was a key player in the artificial intelligence field, OpenAI operates independently. Google has invested in AI research and has its own AI projects, but OpenAI is a separate organization that collaborates with various entities in the tech industry.

Google's international operations, including its presence in places like Hong Kong, further exemplify its extensive influence and reach in the global digital landscape. This situation highlights the complex relationship between innovation, privacy rights, and regulatory frameworks across different countries.

China doesn't seem to object.

JohnnySpot · 56-60, M

@DeWayfarer I like the way you ran your statement through AI
I was thinking the AI came from and favored China, But I believe you are saying it does not come from China.
Could you possibly post what AI says about, "In the state I live in every body is phat."

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@JohnnySpot ChatGPT 4.0 mini as well as many AI models are all available without signup through duckduckgo search engine.

Just use Duckduckgo search engine. You don't even have to have it as a primary search engine.

JohnnySpot · 56-60, M

@DeWayfarer okay thanks

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@JohnnySpot Keep in mind you might have to state to use 2025 references with some statements. Especially political statements. By ChatGPT mini, without some other references, it will think it's October 2023. Therefore Trump isn't president to ChatGPT 4.0 mini, rather Biden is president.

JohnnySpot · 56-60, M

@DeWayfarer I just put a patent on barbecue smoke air freshener.

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@JohnnySpot 👍🏻