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CMV:Pointing to a modern problem to criticize capitalism doesn't logically make sense unless it comes with an explanation of how things would be better/different under socialism or communism.

Disclaimer like always, but I don't consider myself some ardent capitalist or neoliberal. I've been greatly informed and frequently convinced by the analysis of the problems with capitalism I've seen online, but where I faltered was taking the things I've learned online to try and convince other people in real life. Some issues, like wealth inequality, I feel like I could pretty confidently explain why capitalism is to blame. But some arguments I've seen online just didn't convince me fully, mainly because I couldn't make the connection to how things would be better or at least different under socialism/communism. 

A lot of these arguments took the form of (description of an actual, serious problem), (something to the effect of 'capitalism sucks'). To take one example, there were claims about how capitalism is the cause of poverty in third world countries, including issues like third world countries not having access to clean water, or food, or dying from malaria. These claims usually come with the explanation that practically speaking capitalism is the only economic system in the world, and thus is the cause of the world's problems, but I feel like that fails to consider other factors. I imagined that if I were to try to convince a family or friend on this issue, they'd ask me "Well, where's your proof that it'll magically be solved in a socialist country?", and I'd have not much to say. 

Maybe it's because I haven't read all the proper socialist/communist theory, but I found it hard to see how workers owning the means of production would alleviate malaria, among other issues. (If someone could explain how, I'd give a delta for that too) Maybe others who've learned more can make the connection easily, just like that. I still feel that if one can't explain, even in purely theoretical terms, how socialism/communism could help or solve said problem, the argument that it's capitalism's fault has little weight.

edit: Thanks for all the answer guys, I shouldn't have posted a cmv this late at night but anyways I think I'll have to post more replies tomorrow morning.

edit: One thing to clarify, I don't believe in the "Well if you don't have a solution then don't criticize" mentality at all. I also think singling out alternatives to socialism/communism was a mistake. If I could go back, I'd write my title as "It is a misattribution of blame to state that capitalism is causing modern problems unless it comes with an explanation of how things would be better under a system that does not incorporate capitalism."
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You've got a bit of a false dichotomy here. The world doesn't have to choose between capitalism and communism. "Capitalism" is a very imprecise term. Most of the time, when people critique capitalism, they are critiquing some combination of free markets, neoliberalism, growing wealth inequality, and the sense that we live in a plutocracy where almost everything (legal defenses to keep you out of prison, admission to elite universities, political influence, etc.) can be bought. 

In this sense, capitalism is to blame for a lot of the world's problems. It incentives companies to pay people overseas shit, encourages consumption (and thus advertising) over community or social progress, and generally works to keep most of the world down while a small portion of the population benefits.

It's true that malaria probably wouldn't be cured under communism. But is a less capitalist world, we could tax the rich fund research, give a bit more foreign aid so that poor countries could develop their economies, etc. 

People just want more leftist policies, and "capitalism" is pretty much a stand-in for conservative policies online.