Banana

That’s a super good point!!

Those countries also have semi-planned economies

I don’t disagree at all, Information has always been out there for those who seek it out, the problem lies within capitalism, which only values education that has been paid for.

Often jobs will require a degree and experience, even trades that you say require informal training often require some sort of red seal or at least have an apprenticeship program.

You can get that education however you like, but its a bit more difficult to find an employer in a labour flooded market that is willing to let you prove your knowledge if you don’t have the recognition to back it up.

The education isn’t any less fruitful, but it is just valued less by the ruling class simply because it didn’t require money.

I would argue that primarily youre paying for the recognition of your education, as in your diploma, which is often what employers look at.

Capitalism

Capitalism. Always.

I feel like it’d have to be a lot like Vietnam, with vets communicating 1 on 1 with soldiers, convincing them not to side with the government (trump has marginalized vets, after all). A military coup would be the best case scenario here. You convert his military, you remove his power.