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TBF

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1. Although I can't imagine how some on DU will respond -
Wed Jun 18, 2014, 08:57 AM
Jun 2014

I can tell you I get what you are saying.

We have a world of limited resources and pretty crappy ways of organizing our states/politics/economics. Not only are the resources limited, we are currently doing so much damage that we may indeed be an extinct species soon. I argue every day that workers lives are worth something and that we deserve more equality in life on so many levels.

Here on DU a year or two ago someone mentioned Jacque Fresco and his "Venus Project" organization. He articulates what a "resource-based" economy would look like - providing what folks need globally (as opposed to the system of "needs and WANTS" that we are currently subjected to). I think you may find his work interesting - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Venus_Project

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Although I can't imagine how some on DU will respond - TBF Jun 2014 #1
It is a utopia that will never happen in real life. I would be satisfied with reducing the number seaglass Jun 2014 #2
Oh, man... where to begin? The_Commonist Jun 2014 #3
Since money is an imaginary concept Cresent City Kid Jun 2014 #4
who lot of derp here LOL snooper2 Jun 2014 #5
The official announcement that Middle School is out for the summer! FSogol Jun 2014 #6
I know right! I've got a school zone two blocks from my house, the light not flashing messes me up snooper2 Jun 2014 #7
That's one way of describing it. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2014 #18
I love the "adults in charge" who are driving this bus to hell. hunter Jun 2014 #19
I'm sorry, but that is a pile of naive nonsense. Throd Jun 2014 #8
I disagree, but I do think losing a job is one way many young people closeupready Jun 2014 #9
The first part of your wish has been granted. Orsino Jun 2014 #10
Would be nice. How many Homeless/Starving people will need to be on the streets first? PowerToThePeople Jun 2014 #11
lol ..... so I take it you believe the 6.8% unemployment number ? NM_Birder Jun 2014 #12
My guess would be that Joel is... The_Commonist Jun 2014 #13
why did you leave the communes ? NM_Birder Jun 2014 #15
Sorry, hit 'post my reply" too soon NM_Birder Jun 2014 #16
More people being replaced by automation won't be any kind of "tipping point"--it's a narcissistic Romulox Jun 2014 #14
Why not just eat people without jobs? aikoaiko Jun 2014 #17
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