Capitalism is when... the government says you can't launch your product? That sounds very free-market.
For many, "capitalism" has lost all original meaning and is instead a synonym for "republicans" or "MAGA".
Capitalism and free markets are distinct things often conflated.
One can market socialism.
One can have crony capitalism.
For many, "capitalism" has lost all original meaning and is instead a synonym for "republicans" or "MAGA".