But, "it's the lesser of two evils"
"There is no alternative" ;)

These phrases can be used in so many situations, it's almost as if they're mind viruses delivered by media/propaganda

Unfortunately, the "winners" of capitalism will always use their "capital" to steer how the system works.

How do we bake in fail safes, so the group with the largest war chest doesn't abuse it too? It certainly isn't any of those systems, though something socially democratic is a step in that direction. It's almost like we need an international recognition, and written into law, that society cannot survive with any individuals or corps that horde beyond a certain level of wealth.