Does Capitalism Increase Possibilities?

The question is imprecise: increase compared to what?

Anyway, it is an old cliche that Capitalism means more choices.

In this brief note I wish to dispute that suggestion. Today I'd like to buy a new cap. The weather is warmer and my old one is a bit too warm. I must choose between a local product with a brand name prominent on the exterior and a Chinese product.

I don't want to be a walking advertisement. And, I don't like to buy Chinese goods because I'm pretty confident that workers there are poorly paid and have bad working conditions.

This kind of limited choice opportunity is all too common.
F**K C*PIT*LISM

a lengthier posting on wage slavery is currently under construction-

NOW- A Small sneak preview:
Which Central European Country had an 8 hour work day more than 16 years before the World's Biggest Military Might? (I'll check that 16 year figure; it may be more.)

How does a Multinational Grocery Store get around the law and avoid paying workers overtime?

The above refer to two stories which recently appeared in the local press, to be summarized at this blog some time soon....