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    651 year ago

    The move from absolute monarchies ruled by kings and aristocrats to democracies made the power distribution more equal across classes.

    What is needed in a new system is another step in this direction.

    The biggest problem and driver of inequality in the current system is that while we have democratic control of government, the control of business is still largely autocratic.

    Work and business is a huge part of our lives and making sure that the companies work for workers and consumers and not owners and investors is the next major systemic change that should be sought out.

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        351 year ago

        I’m saying that should be the norm.

        I’m calling for systemic change. Individual people making choices to have democratic processes in their businesses is not enough.

        You’re like a serf going “Go move to a republic 🥶.”

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          31 year ago

          You’re like a serf going “Go move to a republic 🥶.”

          Wait, what? A serf cannot move without the king’s permission. You, I, and everyone can make it a preference to join a co-op or union work place with every job move.

          Are there many co-op positions available in my area and field? No. Unions? No.
          Do I have a preference for them? Yes.
          Maybe I will have to start one.

          One step at a time is better than no steps.

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            121 year ago

            Sure, one step at a time is great. It’s just not a replacement for systemic change.

            If you can unionize or start a co-op, do it! Any amount of worker power will help the overall cause.

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              21 year ago

              Systemic change requires state violence as you have to convince the benefactors of capitalism to give up their property and powe. The only way to accomplish this state violence is with a bureaucracy and concentration of power. Tada: You created Stalinism. Again. Just like the last 20 times socialism was tried by big picture “revolutions”

              I don’t think worker rebellions get you where you need, so come up with an alternate route.

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            81 year ago

            I think the issue would be that currently it is not feasible for workers to start co-ops. Subsidies for worker co-ops would be a good option