Capitalism cannot exist in a free market. Read Adam Smiths works.

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His arguments directly support the coexistence of capitalism and free markets.

That is an oxymoron. Free markets means I’m free to beat your ass and take what you claim is yours.

Capitalism relies of socialized protection and court system to uphold your rights to whatever property you claim.

I don't think that is what free markets mean at all.

Oh, well what is your definition of free markets? Or hell, what is your definition of free?

I agree with those definitions but unrestricted doesn't mean you can assault someone to take their property.....it means no government intervention.

Unfortunately my friend, “free” and “free markets” mean exactly that.

Ever heard the phrase “I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.”

I know it sucks, but you my friend are defending a position you do not know so well.

You have to have a governing body or a group of consenting peoples to rules for capitalism to exist. Those things are called government intervention. Who defends your property rights now?

I don't see how having a government that enforces private property rights prevents having a free market.

Well, we established free doesn’t mean “somewhat free”. On to property rights, is there potential for the enforcers of property rights to be corrupted?

Sure, it is possible.

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Does any of these definitions work?