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
