The labels of "supporting left-wing policies" and "opposing capitalism" are sometimes confused for the following reasons: 1. Differences in concepts: – Left-wing policies usually emphasize social fairness, narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor, strengthening public services and social security, and advocating that the government play a greater role in the economy, regulate the market and protect vulnerable groups. – Some left-wing ideas (especially radical left or some socialist schools) believe that the traditional capitalist system will lead to wealth concentration, unfair distribution and exploitation, and therefore criticize or even oppose the basic logic of capitalism. 2. Historical background and ideology: – In the political debates of the 20th century, many left-wing movements (such as socialist and communist movements) clearly put forward their opposition to the capitalist system and advocated the establishment of alternative economic systems (such as planned economy or mixed economy). – This historical tradition makes it easy for some people to directly equate supporting left-wing policies with opposing capitalism. 3. Understanding of "capitalism": – Capitalism has many forms and variants. In Western Europe and North America, some left-wing politicians advocate reforms within the framework of capitalism (such as strengthening supervision, implementing high taxes, and expanding the welfare system) without completely denying the market economy mechanism. – However, in some discussions, critics may assume that “capitalism” is equivalent to laissez-faire and extreme market economy, and therefore believe that all leftists are against it, ignoring the different practices of moderate or reformist leftists in the existing system. 4. Simplification and labeling: – In public discussions and media reports, simplified and extreme labels are often used to describe political positions. For example, all those who support welfare, multi-nationalization or high taxes are classified as "anti-capitalism", although in fact these policies often just hope to solve problems within the framework of capitalism. In general, the statement that "supporters of left-wing policies don't like capitalism" is a simplification of complex political positions. In fact, there is a wide spectrum within the left: some people advocate a thorough change to the existing capitalist system, while others hope to correct the drawbacks of capitalism through institutional reform. Understanding this can help avoid simplistic labeling of political positions and more comprehensively understand the policy propositions and value pursuits of different groups.