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In reply to the discussion: Naomi Klein is right: Unchecked capitalism will destroy civilization [View all]dotymed
(5,610 posts)a combination of well regulated economic systems to stop the destruction of our world and create a planet that is worth passing on to future generations. Obviously "unfettered (and bastardized) capitalism is unsustainable.
Possibly well regulated capitalism with socialism (not for the corporations and elite as now practiced) could be an option.
FDR's "2nd Bill of Rights" must be a large part. It would codify peoples basic needs..ie..health care for all, a guaranteed living wage, guaranteed living standards or the disabled, retired, elderly, etc..
IMO, using this as a building block, we can guarantee some basic economic fairness.
As for our planet, it is clear that we must immediately turn to renewable resources. Just by doing that, we can employ most people (in the short run) retooling our current, unsustainable model. This will lead to many innovations just like the "space race" did.
Of course, returning to pre-Reagan taxation of the wealthy is a no-brainer.
Bernie Sanders would be an excellent choice to usher in and guarantee that the least among us become a relic of a past era.
Saving our planet is the perfect time to save our country and transform America into a country of equals.