Capitalization

Dear Grammar Girl,

I was wondering if you capitalize Capitalist -- or is it capitalist?  You know how much I like your quick and dirty tips.

Thanks,

U.S. Wanker

Dear Wanker,

The correct grammatical answer depends on  whether you are a fascist grammarian or a communist grammarian.  Right leaning grammarians capitalize Capitalist because Capital is just Capital and runs the Capital which is also a Capital achievement.  The leftward grammarian goes with the lower case because the only true C is the capital Communist C.  Now if we are talking about socialism, the right will be lower case and the left will be $ocialism.  Don't ever let anyone tell you that politics isn't all about grammar.

Sincerely,

Grammar Girl