Does free market capitalism absolutely require an exploited class of people to suceed?

[Stopandthink]

lol. no. Corruption in a free market capitalist or in a socialist environment requires exploitation. But neither, by definition, require such corruption and exploitation.

[Will78]

If I want to open a successful business venture, I will have to hire workers at the lowest possible cost to myself to ensure maximized profits. There's always a pauper for every king, it's a zero sum equation.

[EDIT] Tiger Lady, saying that everyone has the opportunity to succeed in capitalism is like saying everyone will get to become kings in their land, if that is the case who the hell will they be ruling??

[raspysong678]

In the Free Market, you have a choice. Exploit or be exploited. All it takes is will power. Those who succeed are not necessarily the smartest. They are determined and resourceful.

[Toughthread885]

In a real free market nobody is being exploited. It amazes me that so many people bought the leftist lie that being employed equals exploitation.

[TIGER LADY!]

No, because everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Being a loser is a liberal state of mind, not a 'class'.

[proud vet]

wow are you dumb, what do you think created the world most prominate middle class. The class that houses feeds and educates the poor. Only in America do the poor wear 100 sneakers, have flat screen TV's, and get free college.