- cronyism is rampant,
- monopolies are sustained,
- political inequality rules the day as access to political power is limited to those with money and connections,
- politicians successfully exploit envy with collectivist slogans,
- society faces slow stagnation and eventual demise,
- the safety net is of the one-size-fits-all variety and not very safe at all,
- the unfortunate and underprivileged are left behind,
- recessions are severe and more frequent than under capitalism,
- K–12 education is of poor quality and not subject to the quest for the unimagined
- housing is frequently unaffordable,
- higher education is expensive and almost required,
- inflation is a constant threat,
- conflict and war looms,
- natural disasters, including pandemics, have severe impact,
- taxes are ubiquitous,
- infrastructure investments are misallocated,
- immigrants are often a threat and political pawns,
- the environment suffers, and
- racism and prejudice are institutionalized.