Under capitalism, the problem is not left in the hands of politicians and their habit to kick the can down the road. With politics playing a marginal role in society under capitalism, as we discussed in the chapter on political inequality, pandemic preparedness is mostly left to the marketplace. As a result, corporations, other organizations and individuals are much less vulnerable to natural disasters, be they pandemics or any other kind; we are not falsely lulled into thinking that there will be a major government disaster response, or any kind of bailout.
Think Right or Wrong, Not Left or Right 