Socialism is not necessary. I’m proposing reduced corporatism to remove the power of companies and their wealth generation capabilities to influence policy.
Politicians should respond to 1 person 1 vote. Not $1 per vote.
What you’re asking for is a capitalist state to work against the interests of the class that controls the state, though. That’s a practically impossible task, unless the ruling class fears revolt and allows minor concessions.
That’s defeatist. I agree it is difficult but not impossible. Occupy Wall Street is the closest in recent history. That’s the last time the ruling class feared a revolt.
It’s not defeatist to state that one method is practically impossible, while pretty clearly pointing that revolutionary socialism is both necessary and far more practical. Occupy was an example of a crisis that had real worker momentum, but no organization to take it from unrest to real political change.
Further, I would say the George Floyd protests were spookier for capitalists.
What is the right direction? Is socialism necessary in your view?
Socialism is not necessary. I’m proposing reduced corporatism to remove the power of companies and their wealth generation capabilities to influence policy.
Politicians should respond to 1 person 1 vote. Not $1 per vote.
What you’re asking for is a capitalist state to work against the interests of the class that controls the state, though. That’s a practically impossible task, unless the ruling class fears revolt and allows minor concessions.
That’s defeatist. I agree it is difficult but not impossible. Occupy Wall Street is the closest in recent history. That’s the last time the ruling class feared a revolt.
It’s not defeatist to state that one method is practically impossible, while pretty clearly pointing that revolutionary socialism is both necessary and far more practical. Occupy was an example of a crisis that had real worker momentum, but no organization to take it from unrest to real political change.
Further, I would say the George Floyd protests were spookier for capitalists.