Capitalism is based on ruthless exploitation and competition, and leads inevitably to the development of mega monopolies.

There are limits to reforming a system that is dominated by these massive and rapacious corporations.

Like the healthcare industry, the banks should be taken out of the hands of the 1% and brought under democratic public ownership.

Today, we live in a world of incredible wealth and technology, alongside the most horrendous conditions of poverty, war and environmental crisis. This is result of capitalism, a system based on prioritizing profits not human need where the wealth is concentrated in the hands of a capitalist elite.

The for-profit health insurance industry is the main obstacle to delivering high quality, universal healthcare for all. It should be replaced with a single-payer system, a public program that guarantees everyone coverage.

We need a break from Capitalism.

There is plenty of work to do, but big business isn't investing in rebuilding a green economy for the 21st century. Instead, they put their money into a gigantic financial casino, and when that led to catastrophe in 2008-9, they made us pay for it.