To be a leader in the Democratic Party, one has to meet five basic requirements:
1. Be first
2. Be fearless
3. Be passionate
4. Be authentic
5. Be fighting
This is what *any* effective strategy requires, in and out of elections.
It will be a Court of the people, for the people.
The justices will face higher standards. Their oath, words, and conduct must have the full weight of accountability. No justices can lie or defy the will of Congress, before or even after their confirmation.
It will be a Court of the people, for the people.
The justices will face higher standards. Their oath, words, and conduct must have the full weight of accountability. No justices can lie or defy the will of Congress, before or even after their confirmation.
It's important to understand that Supreme Court justices are mainly arbiters of legal and constitutional disputes, not ones to dictate what the law is. The underlying ethics of the times, when imbued in the laws themselves, should reflect in their rulings.
It's important to understand that Supreme Court justices are mainly arbiters of legal and constitutional disputes, not ones to dictate what the law is. The underlying ethics of the times, when imbued in the laws themselves, should reflect in their rulings.
All justices will act in a new legal/political world. They will be required to rule against the rich and powerful, and in favor of ordinary people. Democracy, freedom, equality and justice will be priority.
Otherwise, they will be subject to impeachment.
All justices will act in a new legal/political world. They will be required to rule against the rich and powerful, and in favor of ordinary people. Democracy, freedom, equality and justice will be priority.
Otherwise, they will be subject to impeachment.
These are the minimum requirements:
1. Term limits
2. Code of ethics bound by law
3. Expanding to 15 justices or more
4. Jurisprudence for anti-corruption and anti-capitalism
5. Judicial review adhering to the core spirit and principles of the Constitution
These are the minimum requirements:
1. Term limits
2. Code of ethics bound by law
3. Expanding to 15 justices or more
4. Jurisprudence for anti-corruption and anti-capitalism
5. Judicial review adhering to the core spirit and principles of the Constitution
With a new Democratic trifecta later on, the first priority of any legislative agenda will be comprehensive reform of the highest court in the land.
The current Court (with the Republican majority) is anti-democratic, anti-rule of law and anti-Constitution.
With a new Democratic trifecta later on, the first priority of any legislative agenda will be comprehensive reform of the highest court in the land.
The current Court (with the Republican majority) is anti-democratic, anti-rule of law and anti-Constitution.
America is now in the 21st Century.
The capitalist system has existed for more than 300 years. It took away the power of the left. It erodes democracy and destabilizes society to the point of no return.
Fight for a new system. A new world.
America is now in the 21st Century.
The capitalist system has existed for more than 300 years. It took away the power of the left. It erodes democracy and destabilizes society to the point of no return.
Fight for a new system. A new world.
The capitalist system is intertwined with fascism, dictatorship, etc...
To confront the very system that benefits the Trump regime and the ruling class, it will take a system-oriented, society-wide approach and strategy.
Target *capitalism*.
The capitalist system is intertwined with fascism, dictatorship, etc...
To confront the very system that benefits the Trump regime and the ruling class, it will take a system-oriented, society-wide approach and strategy.
Target *capitalism*.
There are those pushing for more 'targeted' strikes and boycotts, especially against companies that capitulate or collaborate with the Trump regime in any way. This may move some workers/consumers to action.
But it misses the bigger picture...
There are those pushing for more 'targeted' strikes and boycotts, especially against companies that capitulate or collaborate with the Trump regime in any way. This may move some workers/consumers to action.
But it misses the bigger picture...
A new economic system will be entirely different.
A system with fundamental reforms and regulatory frameworks. A national restructuring of all industries, corporations, and even small businesses.
All federalized in new system of government.
A new economic system will be entirely different.
A system with fundamental reforms and regulatory frameworks. A national restructuring of all industries, corporations, and even small businesses.
All federalized in new system of government.
Nothing that is worth fighting for will ever come *easy*…
It takes courage. It takes pain. It takes sweat and blood…
Create the fertile, volatile conditions to mark the birth of a new economic system…
Welcome the fire and destruction.
Nothing that is worth fighting for will ever come *easy*…
It takes courage. It takes pain. It takes sweat and blood…
Create the fertile, volatile conditions to mark the birth of a new economic system…
Welcome the fire and destruction.
If companies won’t meet workers’ demands, then months-long strikes, boycotts, and all other anti-capitalist tactics can bring the economy to a halt. Chaos and turbulence will rise sharply. The regime will unleash the violent power of the state.
If companies won’t meet workers’ demands, then months-long strikes, boycotts, and all other anti-capitalist tactics can bring the economy to a halt. Chaos and turbulence will rise sharply. The regime will unleash the violent power of the state.
As to the “demands” for going on strike and boycotting, go all out.
—Demand anything and everything from all companies.
—Demand the highest and most transformative changes to the business & incentive structures.
—Demand full accountability.
As to the “demands” for going on strike and boycotting, go all out.
—Demand anything and everything from all companies.
—Demand the highest and most transformative changes to the business & incentive structures.
—Demand full accountability.
If/when all of capital (esp. the rich and powerful) bend to the mighty power of the working class, then a new shift will occur.
A new economic system shall be birthed.
Reach for that destination.
If/when all of capital (esp. the rich and powerful) bend to the mighty power of the working class, then a new shift will occur.
A new economic system shall be birthed.
Reach for that destination.
If people have mutual aid or backup in place, that may help.
Even without any mutual aid or backup, so be it. Go on strike and boycott anyway.
Charge into it.
If people have mutual aid or backup in place, that may help.
Even without any mutual aid or backup, so be it. Go on strike and boycott anyway.
Charge into it.
Do it all *simultaneously*.
Synchronize and move in concert. The sheer number of movements and resistance to capitalist greed will force the invisible hand to yield to workers’ demands.
Take on hundreds and thousands of companies at once.
Do it all *simultaneously*.
Synchronize and move in concert. The sheer number of movements and resistance to capitalist greed will force the invisible hand to yield to workers’ demands.
Take on hundreds and thousands of companies at once.
The strategy is simple.
Go on strike against *any and all* powerful industries and businesses for an indefinite amount of time. Make it last for months.
Boycott all of them for exploiting the unfair and unsustainable labor of ordinary people.
The strategy is simple.
Go on strike against *any and all* powerful industries and businesses for an indefinite amount of time. Make it last for months.
Boycott all of them for exploiting the unfair and unsustainable labor of ordinary people.
It is not just about the labor movement and unions.
Everyone who is not a boss or manager in any company or corporation has a stake in fighting against unrestricted, unregulated greed and corruption.
The entire American majority need to act.
It is not just about the labor movement and unions.
Everyone who is not a boss or manager in any company or corporation has a stake in fighting against unrestricted, unregulated greed and corruption.
The entire American majority need to act.
This system mainly benefits the rich and powerful, whose exploitation of working people can only widen inequality while destroying every way of life.
It leads to world destruction.
It will need a socialist/progressive revolution to change.
This system mainly benefits the rich and powerful, whose exploitation of working people can only widen inequality while destroying every way of life.
It leads to world destruction.
It will need a socialist/progressive revolution to change.
From here onward, the American people need to reckon with the fundamental flaws, weaknesses, corruption and consequences of capitalism.
It’s an anti-human, anti-democratic system.
There will be no more illusions.
From here onward, the American people need to reckon with the fundamental flaws, weaknesses, corruption and consequences of capitalism.
It’s an anti-human, anti-democratic system.
There will be no more illusions.
A crucial part of that vision is to limit the use of A.I. for the world's most challenging problems -- such as tackling climate change, ending hunger and disease, and driving scientific exploration. For daily life, people should not need A.I. for anything, or to make decisions.
A crucial part of that vision is to limit the use of A.I. for the world's most challenging problems -- such as tackling climate change, ending hunger and disease, and driving scientific exploration. For daily life, people should not need A.I. for anything, or to make decisions.
It will take a real, spiritual, humanistic vision of society that is commensurate with the rise of Artificial Intelligence. That vision, powered by a worldwide movement, can channel the core human temptation to rely on A.I. toward a world of people who take control of their own lives.
It will take a real, spiritual, humanistic vision of society that is commensurate with the rise of Artificial Intelligence. That vision, powered by a worldwide movement, can channel the core human temptation to rely on A.I. toward a world of people who take control of their own lives.
The fate of humanity is uncertain if/when A.I. "takes over" on a future industrial scale linking every system to the techno-military complex. Besides the ecological costs of sustaining and expanding A.I., the eventual loss of human ingenuity and creativity will prove catastrophic.
The fate of humanity is uncertain if/when A.I. "takes over" on a future industrial scale linking every system to the techno-military complex. Besides the ecological costs of sustaining and expanding A.I., the eventual loss of human ingenuity and creativity will prove catastrophic.
The ruling-class faction of tech lords are trying to use A.I. to exploit and control the population. But they are not immune to the same human vulnerabilities which propel A.I.'s allure and power. The technological innovations unleashed today will engulf the ruling class later on.
The ruling-class faction of tech lords are trying to use A.I. to exploit and control the population. But they are not immune to the same human vulnerabilities which propel A.I.'s allure and power. The technological innovations unleashed today will engulf the ruling class later on.
One dark truth is that A.I. represents the next transition to a non-humanistic world. At some point in the future, everything will be controlled by A.I....with every aspect of human thinking and activity computerized into data.
Human 'consciousness' can be a part of A.I. itself.
One dark truth is that A.I. represents the next transition to a non-humanistic world. At some point in the future, everything will be controlled by A.I....with every aspect of human thinking and activity computerized into data.
Human 'consciousness' can be a part of A.I. itself.
Humans are built for two things.
One is the social need for connection. A need to hear a voice, be it artificial or real, in order to assuage a profound sense of loneliness.
The other is the inner desire for knowing the unknown, especially by reaching beyond the physical self.
Humans are built for two things.
One is the social need for connection. A need to hear a voice, be it artificial or real, in order to assuage a profound sense of loneliness.
The other is the inner desire for knowing the unknown, especially by reaching beyond the physical self.