[pirate787]

Indeed, the rampant consumerism of our current day is powered by government, not capitalism. The US government actively promotes consumption through tax policy, monetary polity, and spending policy.

[germandiago]

I consider myself capitalist in mindset and I am more mean spending than I would like to admit. I like to consume what is "necessary".

I'd rather use my money in ways that make a more positive impact. Though I am not rich enough for that I guess.