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>>32035
>That's why it's not the same thing as bartering, you fucking idiot
Money is worth something because both parties have agreed that it has worth and that it can be exchanged for goods and services. If I have 15 people working for me and I pay them in hams instead of in money that can be used to buy hams, it's not capitalism? Are you fucking stupid? Bartering is capitalism you mongoloid.
>>32039
>what about societies who don't develop sophisticated ideas of ownership?
You honestly believe that they'd let you mooch off them? That they'd support you indefinitely? They'd still expect you to either support the group with food/materials or through work. Which you'd trade for their continued support.