General Approach

The following pages outline my general political philosophy.

• 2024-08-18 | Who Killed Capitalism

  While Lenin did not predict technofeudalism because in 1917 the internet, AI, and personal computers were not really even the stuff of science fiction yet. He did predict that the forces of capitalism would increase consolidation via continuous automation and process improvement, to the point where there would no longer be any people left in the equation. At the point when the banks own everything, and the people own nothing, that is the point where the system can no longer sustain itself.

• 2024-08-13 | Growth Management & Gentrification

  Build Homes not Jails Growth management is all to often used as a cover for gentrification. Growth management involves policies and strategies designed to guide and control the development of urban areas. This includes zoning laws, land use planning, infrastructure development, and other measures to manage population growth and ensure sustainable development. The goal is often to prevent urban sprawl, protect environmental resources, and maintain a high quality of life for residents.

• 2024-08-13 | Marxist Business Strategies

  Introduction Conservatives and pro-capitalist investment bros invariably equate Marxism with oppressive state capitalism. They take a tiny document written in 1848 and intended for a specific purpose at a specific time and use it to put all socailists into a Pol Pot box. They ignore the volumes of research and understanding that not only Marx but other economists have learned since that time. Why? Its all about the money. Specifically transfer of wealth from your pockets to theirs.

• 2024-08-13 | Money & Politics

  Loosening the Grip Money Has on Democracy The idea of not spending money on politics to end the influence of money in politics is an intriguing concept but also a complex one. It suggests that if individuals and organizations chose to abstain from financial contributions to political campaigns and activities, it might diminish the overall impact of money on the political system. Here’s a deeper look into how this might work and the potential challenges involved:

• 2024-08-13 | Sin Taxes

  Sin Taxes - Another Tax on the Working Class Beth Doglio, a former Washington State legislator, has been involved in advocating for various progressive policies, including sin taxes. Sin taxes are levies placed on goods and behaviors considered harmful or undesirable, such as tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks. They are often used both to generate revenue and to discourage consumption of these products. Doglio has supported sin taxes as a means to address public health issues and to generate funds for critical social services.

• 2024-08-13 | Structural Corruption - Parties

  Political Party Structure Enables Corruption Anyone in a political party will tell you that they are fighting to end corruption in politics. Often Citizens United is held up as the holy grail of ending corruption. Don’t get me wrong, that Supreme Court Decision is a horrible one, but really the only thing that happened there was that our judicial system has gotten so comfortable with their power and influence that they are starting to say the quiet part out loud.

• 2024-08-13 | Taxation Without Representation

  Taxation Without Representation Empirical research has demonstrated a disconnect between government representation and the will of the people. This touches on several areas of study, including political science, economics, and sociology. Public Opinion and Policy Disconnect Research has shown that in the United States (Gillens), there can be is significant gap between public opinion and actual government policies. For 90% of the voting public, their opinion simply does not matter. Several studies have found that when the preferences of ordinary citizens and elite groups diverge.