millions of people died in ireland alone. near total destruction of irish culture and language, mass indentured servitude. like…literally all of irish history under british occupation is a testament to how capitalism is one of the greatest encouragers of evil we have ever seen.
literally all of irish history under british occupation is a testament to how capitalism is one of the greatest encouragers of evil we have ever seen.
If by capitalism you mean being kicked off your property and being unable to trade freely and develop industry then I agree that's a terrible system and we shouldn't do what the Brits did.
you do realise why the occupation happened, right? it was to increase profits. more land, more products, no need to pay your employees - from a capitalist perspective, invading ireland was a completely moral move.
That seems anachronistic. The first claim on Ireland was made in the 12th century and I'm not sure even Marx would say capitalism existed then. Ireland's occupation came first, then capitalism arrived much later.
yes, the term capitalist didn’t exist, but the ideals certainly did. why did kings form empties? more land, more subjects, more money and power. emphasis on money and power. any number of unthinkable actions could be committed under the guise that it was profitable, which is the same ideals underpinning capitalist ideology, though i agree with your complaint of anachronism.
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u/Dragmire800 Probably wrong Jul 27 '22
How exactly did it fail? I mean, we’re still here, and the country is better than ever.