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We may just be arguing semantics. My definition of capitalism is like Ayn Rand definition that takes it to mean something beyond simply economics to define an entire thinking that believes in the freedom of individuals. I can’t think of a concise definition, but the idea that capital should be freely retained, freely allocated – simply that men should be free to engage in commerce or not engage in commerce with whomever they desire – as long of course that it is within the bounds of the law. It doesn’t apply preference for big business or small business. If a business grows to become a large business because it successfully provides a product the consumer desires, so be it. But if it grows on the backs of taxpayers, which often happens when politics mixes with business, that is not desirable.