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The Socialist Program with Brian Becker

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The Cost of Privilege: A Critique of Rentier Capitalism

This chapter explores the concept of rentier capitalism and its impact on essential services, questioning the morality of paying for basic necessities such as healthcare. It also highlights the contradictions in libertarian ideologies, particularly through the example of a libertarian figure who later depended on government support.

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