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    - Bugout Machine Subdivision Sprouts in Sunny California

    Started by K-Dog Jul 19, 2024, 12:29 PM

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    K-Dog

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    Jul 19, 2024, 12:29 PM
    QuoteThe society is quite comfortable with people who are born Rich not working.  Many an Aristocrat born with some Title has gone his whole life never working, and we are fine with that.

    I'm not.

    In my world even an Einstein would have janitorial duty two days a week.  But no more than that considering the other job which has greater value  *.  Rich people would be those who have retired on a nice pension after working for twenty or more years.

    When I think about the social contract I think about it from both ends.  I take my socialism seriously.  It is not about just getting free stuff.  That is adolescent.  Many people are into socialism just for free stuff **.  Not me.  The social contract goes both ways.

    We are actually on the same page.  Everyone's basic needs should be met.  No exceptions.

    * The Idle Rich who are lazy and never bothered to learn or develop skills would get low rated jobs because their labor has low social value.  Everyone should be employed at full social value.  On the other hand.  (In a thought experiment revolution.)  Many not so idle rich have had time to develop skills and would prosper under socialism.  If they adjusted attitudes.  For a few this would be easy because they recognize a better world, they are a part of this better world, and their needs are still met.  For others adjustment would be impossible because their core identities are built around exploitation.  For such living good is not good enough.

    ** Those in their youth who dabble in socialism only from a desire for free stuff develop warped and distorted understandings of it.  Jordan Peterson is an example of this.  He is happy to share his ignorance with anyone who will listen.

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