Wake up to the sound of jingling quarters in the cash registers of the developed world and to packages of food and medicine on the way to despairing nations. Caused by policies against anyone anywhere on the planet –its tentacles are many and long– is warfare and disasters caused by nature which is a reflection of us. Disaster capitalism makes gains on the losses suffered by others. Just like in 2008 during the real estate turnover, during the pandemic, and at the inception of every war conflict, there is profit to be made from conflict and disaster.
Plain and simple, disaster caused by man, or War, is the most profitable business in the world, and it has been so since there were groups of men and women who had to defend themselves from aggressors that showed up at their citadel's walls. Often enough, they were even brothers and cousins.
Even anti capitalism and anti socialism are terms thrown around at people by the makers of what is cool or not cool, (the media), paid by invisible gatekeepers who have the last say everywhere. These interests combat reason, empathy, and compassion because these are not profitable to materialistic gains, but we should know in the long run that war and materialism are not the best.
We sport our smart phones and watches like trophies of capitalism buying into the chaos of disaster.
Empathy and compassion may not seem to be the most profitable yet, however, lots of hard core materialism must be given up and instead replaced by embrace the era of digitalism powered by cosmic waves instead of fossil fuels, if we want to survive, Think of how your children would want to have clean water and air at lower costs.
Yes, many fortunes would decrease in value unless they were the ones that brought about these change towards cosmic waves in a gradual way. It seems like we are already doing that. Perhaps that is what most middle ground economist who take environment into consideration would propose. After all, we all know our natural environment is all not renewable. We will run out of oil and we will run out of water and air, too, if there are too many pollutants and the heat goes up too much.
So we must remedy the damage made and prevent the expansive dollar to make any changes whereby our over-consumption will curve down and guarantee future availability of these natural resources necessary to sustain all life.
We are already having to pay for clean water and clean air. Nature gave us these two things for free and we have made them into capital gains.
How much more will we need to consume in future population projections worldwide and per region, before the cost of clean water and air become unaffordable for the vast majority?
Do you see that instead of trickling, materialism should not take more than the tip of our resources in order to preserve it. That's conscious capitalism. What does it take to get there?
For sure it's not more fracking.
Let's look at socialism.
Have you read the Manifest, Das Kapital, and Engels? It doesn't matter if you did. Let's look at the comunist picture.
People have to give up what their ancestors worked for and paid for. For what? A new beginning. A reset of society? Under what terms?
In its seminal expression socialism is no more than the other side of the same coin. Presidents and Ministers are appointed by a higher power that controls the funds and the military.
Klein argues that by capitalizing on crises, created by nature or war, the disaster capitalism complex now exists as a booming new economy, and is the violent culmination of a radical economic project that has been incubating for fifty years.
The Shock Doctrine retells the story of the most dominant ideology of our time, Milton Friedman's free market economic revolution. In contrast to the popular myth of this movement's peaceful global victory, Klein shows how it has exploited moments of shock and extreme violence in order to implement its economic policies in so many parts of the world from Latin America and Eastern Europe to South Africa, Russia, and Iraq.
According to ChatGPT....
Disaster capitalism refers to the practice of capitalizing on a disaster—whether it be natural, economic, or political—to implement policies or practices that may not have been accepted in normal circumstances. The term is often associated with the idea that corporations and governments take advantage of crises to push through controversial policies or to privatize public services and resources.
The concept was popularized by author Naomi Klein in her book "The Shock Doctrine," where she argues that traumatic events create a state of confusion and emergency that can be exploited to push through neoliberal economic reforms. These can include deregulation, privatization, and cuts to social services, all of which may benefit corporations or wealthy interests at the expense of the general population.
In summary, disaster capitalism highlights the intersection between crises and economic exploitation, suggesting that disasters can be used strategically to reshape policies and economies in ways that favor certain groups.
But this is not new, say I! It's been happening since the beginning of time. That's how humans have made empires, by destroying and taking from whomever, and they called it manifest destiny to justify their greed. We are not any better. But we could be, we should be, and we must be if we want to develop into a conscious society. But many of us don't see the need, especially when the dead are not theirs and they're making billions off their slaughter. It is happening in more places than we imagine, man against man, for what ever reason, there is never a justification other than to enrich yourself with land and the gifts of the lands we take.
What is fascism?
Here's another ChatGPT response. This time I asked, what is fascism?
Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian political ideology and movement characterized by dictatorial power, extreme nationalism, and the repression of political opposition. It emerged in early 20th-century Europe, most notably in Italy under Benito Mussolini and later in Germany under Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. Here are some key features of fascism:
Authoritarianism: Fascism promotes a centralized, authoritarian government that often suppresses dissent and limits individual freedoms. It typically involves a single-party state where opposition parties are banned.
Nationalism: Fascist movements emphasize strong national pride and often assert the superiority of their nation or race over others. This can lead to xenophobia, militarism, and expansionist policies.
Militarism: Fascist regimes often glorify military strength and may promote aggressive foreign policies. A strong military presence and the idea of a "strong leader" are often central to fascist ideology.
Control of Society: Fascism seeks to control various aspects of life, including the economy, education, and culture. This may involve propaganda, censorship, and state intervention in the economy to promote nationalist goals.
Anti-Communism and Anti-Democracy: Fascism generally opposes communism, socialism, and liberal democracy. It rejects the principles of equality and rights for all individuals, viewing them as threats to the state and social order.
Use of Scapegoats: Fascists may blame certain groups (often minorities or political opponents) for social or economic problems, using scapegoating as a means to unite followers against a common enemy.
Fascism has been responsible for significant human rights abuses, including war crimes and the persecution of minority groups. Its legacy is a cautionary tale about the dangers of extremism, authoritarianism, and unchecked power.
Is that what's fueling the Republican party!
The US is already an authoritarian, militarized empire that controls society through regulating education and media, and uses scapegoats like democracy and socialism to make the pleb be the one that carries the burden of fault for anything that can be signaled out to make their point. Immigrants and other minorities take the hardest hit and can't fight back.
Or can we?
Our vote is our only weapon.
But economic reform has a hard time making it to the ballot. First, it must be something that benefits the donors before the people.
That's why the donors must be the pleb.
The Maya and the Incas knew how to keep their pleb down, not allowing them to learn even their calendar. And they lost thier empire nevertheless. How long will it take for the US to lose if it keeps making enemies and refusing to learn way of making peace without guns and ammo?
Never? For many peace is noteven desirable. They rather go and kill and take more and keep killing. But oh! Their God is their justification.
what is socialism?
Socialism is a broad political and economic ideology that advocates for collective or governmental ownership and control of the means of production, distribution, and exchange. The primary goal of socialism is to achieve greater economic equality and social justice, addressing disparities in wealth and power among individuals and groups within society. Here are some key characteristics of socialism:
Collective Ownership: Socialism promotes the idea that major industries and resources should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole, rather than by private individuals or corporations. This can take various forms, including state ownership, cooperatives, or commune-based approaches.
Economic Planning: In a socialist economy, planning is often used to allocate resources and production rather than relying solely on market forces. This can involve central planning by the government or decentralized planning through local communities.
Redistribution of Wealth: Socialism seeks to reduce economic inequalities by implementing policies that redistribute wealth, such as progressive taxation, social welfare programs, and public services (like healthcare and education) that are accessible to all.
Worker Rights: Many socialism frameworks prioritize protecting workers' rights, advocating for fair wages, safe working conditions, and the right to organize and unionize.
Social Welfare Programs: Socialist systems typically support comprehensive social welfare programs designed to provide citizens with basic needs such as healthcare, education, and housing, aiming to ensure a decent standard of living for all.
Democratic Elements: While socialism can exist in various forms, many modern socialists advocate for democratic governance, where officials are elected, and policies are determined by the popular will. This contrasts with authoritarian forms of socialism, which may suppress political dissent.
There are many variations of socialism, ranging from democratic socialism—which combines democratic political systems with socialist economic principles—to more authoritarian forms, such as communism, where the state aims for a classless society through revolutionary means. Different countries implement socialism in varying degrees, often blending it with capitalist elements to create mixed economies.
There are many variations of socialism!!!!
And many of them are like fascism, just like fascism. Even worse than fascism.
Is socialism the same as communism?
Communism is a political and economic ideology that aims to create a classless society in which all property and the means of production are owned collectively, rather than by individuals. The idea is that by abolishing private ownership, wealth and power can be distributed more equally among all members of society, eliminating class distinctions.
The concept of communism is most closely associated with the works of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, particularly their 1848 work, "The Communist Manifesto." In this manifesto, they argue that all human history ha sbeen characterized by class struggles and propose that the proletariat (working class) (pleb) would eventually rise against the bourgeoisie (capitalist class) to establish a communist society.
Communism has been implemented in various fforms in different countries, most notably in Vietnam, Cuba, China, and the Soviet Union. However, in practice, these implementations have often diverged significantly fron the Marxist theory and have forced criticism for their authoritarian governance and economic challenges. a
I know about communism in Cuba, where my family lost all of its hard earned middle class status and became another serf of the regine, a militarized force that terrorized the population and eliminated all contrarian voices everywhere in Cuba.
Socialism is a democratic ideal that doesn't take away from those who already have a lot of wealth but limits the amount of money that can be amassed by its economic controls controls. The extravagant profits from disaster we see today would not make the oil tycoons and war machinery manufacturers worth $1B per square foot.
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What are the pros and cons of capitalism?
Pros and Cons of Capitalism
Pros
More efficient allocation of capital resources
Competition leads to lower consumer prices
Wages and general standards of living rise overall
Spurs innovation and invention
Cons
Creates inherent class conflict between capital and labor
Generates enormous wealth disparities and social inequalities
Can incentivize corruption and crony capitalism in the pursuit of profit
Produces negative effects such as pollution
Competition does not drive down prices in our economy partly because we don't have free markets. Whether we purchase a big ticket item like a car, or an every day good such as rice, the prices are not lower and there is no competition. In fact, there is very little competition in the market.
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