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In reply to the discussion: The Rising Tide of Populism in the Dem Party Spells Trouble for Hillary [View all]BelgianMadCow
(5,379 posts)besides, Chris Hedges says "the tinder is there". You're not alone in your thinking. Question is whether we really believe (again) that we have the power, and whether alternatives get articulated. There arme many signs of change, but you have to look rather well, because obviously the MSM isn't pointing them out. There's a "lateral" revolution afoot to counter all the pyramid structures we have, and a revolution that brings back the sense of community which we've lost to individualist consumerism.
A year or more ago I asked my dad whether he thought my idea to start making things here again, paying good wages and sourcing responsibly would bring people to accept the higher prices that go with that. As a business person, he laughed at me. Now, I find that exact same idea on page 5 of the bestselling book on the crisis & economics over here.