That’s my fear, yes. Dancing off the cliff. I think all the greenwashing and talk about “net zero” falls under the “pretending” label. As does the IRA...
Yes, that’s close enough to what I mean. I wouldn’t myself use “fatalism,” but I see your point. I like that you mentioned technology— that our scienc...
Already on the wrong track. Philosophy’s “original” meaning is hardly the search for truth — and certainly not the kind of truth we talk about these d...
It's 1.9 in the US; replacement rate is 2.1. China is 1.15, and one of the lowest. They're both too low. Considering I was a manager, I can tell you t...
Completely misses the point, but sure. Let's look at the US in a few years, for that matter. The replacement rate is low here as well. Yes. Profit and...
In many ways compared to the US. I’m well aware they’re the current bogeyman. There’s plenty I don’t like about China. But you mentioned “horrible res...
Er, I hope you're right, but I'll believe it when I see it. I think the Republicans have gerrymandered their way to control of the House no matter wha...
I saw that too. I think people are beginning to realize that Chomsky's statement a few years ago, that "The Republican party is the most dangerous org...
China isn't so horrible. As lip service. Until corporations are governed democratically, it's window dressing. Where's "here"? I'm talking mostly abou...
You're missing the point. My point is the determine whether the use of force/power/authority/control/domination is legitimate or not. Sometimes it is,...
Not free in the least. Created, maintained, regulated, and intervened in on every level by the state. The idea of a free market is a fantasy. What it ...
There is no free market. Another myth. Those are not your only options. Yeah, tell that to the millions of people in near poverty in the United States...
Asset managers like BlackRock and Vanguard own decent amounts of shares in many corporations. They’re major shareholders, but not controlling sharehol...
You’re right: the choice to feed your family or starve isn’t really much of a choice at all. So in reality, most jobs aren’t voluntary. People are for...
Your choice to work anyone is, technically, voluntary. You can quit. Your choice to stay in the country is, technically, voluntary. You can leave. Mos...
No it doesn’t. Unless you’re talking about some co-ops - but that’s not what I’m talking about. Corporations have zero accountability to the public. T...
I do lose my temper occasionally; I don’t deny it. There are some topics and some people I find particularly difficult. I don’t recall any instance of...
Any system of organizing society is based on rules, which are useless without enforcement of those rules. If you murder, which is against the rules in...
Bretton Woods was intentional in scope, and the financial industry is global. But yes, perhaps emphasizing Glass-Steagal is better. Although it’s clai...
https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-workers-file-to-hold-union-election-in-upstate-new-york-11660687817?mod=mhp Another Amazon facility in upstate NY ...
Listen to the Trump apologists coming out against law and order, law enforcement, etc., after promoting it for years. Outcries about George Floyd prot...
Ah, I see where the problem was. Looking at the chart, “US investors” are by far the biggest owners of debt— but they’re not a single entity. Social s...
Social security. By a great deal, I believe. But like I said, this is pretty misleading. In fact the Fed has only a fraction of the debt, and mostly b...
No, it isn’t. Yes, so by your standard theres a connection between fiscal policy and China, mutual funds, and social security. Because they all buy bo...
There’s plenty of reasons. Google Bretton Woods. Do the minimal amount of work. This system was abandoned in 71, and the financial sector has grown si...
There was government regulation of the financial sector. The banks were highly regulated. That’s why I referred to Bretton Woods. You’re free to Googl...
Even in the face of an unprecedented global pandemic, supply disruptions, and war? Then it’s dogma. That’s only partly true. The government does issue...
We’ve established there are multiple factors. Monetary policy is a minor one— especially around the globe. You want to emphasize it over the others — ...
I mentioned the 1780s. This was the time of the articles of confederation. Almost no central government— an extremely weak one. It couldn’t impose tax...
Of course it does. Which is why we see it all around the world. When you have an unprecedented global event, like COVID, there's no reason not to thin...
In fairness, I knew he was referring to the era prior to FDR. That’s often how it’s taught, with some merit. The federal government’s role did indeed ...
It did? Check out the 1780s and see how well it worked. The era of true “small government.” Didn’t work so well. In any case, you’re talking about a s...
No. The ECB has essentially nothing to do with it. No, it isn’t. Monetary policy of the US does not lead to inflation in all the countries mentioned. ...
Those ideas are mostly nonsense anyway, and would be a disaster if implemented — as all capitalists know. They need a strong state to exist. Regardles...
And this accounts for inflation in Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Argentina, Canada, South Africa, and India? No. The reason you see inflation everywhere is ...
Sure— and take a look at the rhetoric. All of it done under the guise of “Government is the problem” and “ the era of big government is over.” We have...
Anyone can claim this. And yes, I’m sure you don’t consciously aim to harm people. Nevertheless, what you think is a means to, say, “freedom,” is in r...
And the guy who just attacked the FBI in Ohio wasn’t a nut job either. Does he represent mainstream conservatism? I don’t think so, despite the messag...
If you genuinely think that inflation is caused, in this case, by giving working people more money, then the neoliberals will be very happy with you i...
What would be considered mainstream? There are a billion or so muslims in the world— and this was an act of one. Lots has been written, especially by ...
Emphasis on “partly.” In my view it accounts for very little, but it’s telling that you want to highlight this “part” over and over again — rather tha...
I have no desire to do so. And I don’t consider it illogical. I just think it’s silly and those who pick this hill to die on are silly. But like I sai...
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