The problem with a capitalist ethos dominating govt is that of itself it has no conscience. It is the job of government to regulate the system, not serve the system so it can exploit the people. Regulated capitalism has done great good; unregulated capitalism has done great harm

Mar 7, 2021 · 7:35 AM UTC

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For some reason, people started believing free markets and private enterprise could solve all of our problems, government not required! I wonder where that narrative came from? Hmm......
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Capitalism is New Age Feudalism, until we move to a new system, nothing will change. #DirectDemocracy #GiftEconomy #ResourceBasedEconomy
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Pt2 Why? Because they are! Krystal Ball: “it is not rocket science; if you give people what they need...” Briahna Joy Gray: there is such a disconnect between what the people want & their "representatives" From the article (link below): Denmark, Switzerland, the
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Pt3 Netherlands, & Luxembourg on the other hand are the first, fourth, eighth, & ninth least corrupt countries in the world. Absence of corruption is 1 of the 4 main reasons for satisfaction with the way democracy is working in a country. The recipe, called the 4 p’s, should be
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Pt4 required reading. Which democracies are satisfied with their political systems weforum.org/agenda/2020/02/c…

Which democracies are satisfied with their political systems?

Global dissatisfaction with democracy has risen over the last quarter of a century - but 'islands of contentment' remain.

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The United States is ranked number 22 in the world in terms of corruption. The 21 countries above have free healthcare. Think there might be a connection between corruption in this country & the absence of healthcare?
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The United States continued its downward trend in this year’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). With a score of 67, the country earns its lowest score since 2012. transparency.org/en/blog/cpi…
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Let's try Social Democracy cause it's been Centuries and we are Decades behind Finland and other Modern Societies. 1. Work or Die has to go. 2. $22 minimum wage. Living wage. 3. Ban the White Christian Superiority Oligarchy Republican Party 4. Start over
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Incorrect. In America: - Job of government is to protect life, liberty, property and ability to pursue happiness. - If not doing one of those things, job of gov't is to GTFO. - Job of people is to behave morally. Capitalism can only cause harm if people using it act immorally.
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If the USA needs good examples, look to Taiwan ROC, Japan, Canada, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, etc. Don't follow bad examples from China PRC, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, etc.
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