Mark Blyth, the economist who's making sense

[SneekyNinja]

A new old weapon of war; famine. Why isn't it a war crime? Because Americans and our allies use it, too.

https://www.lrb.co.uk/v39/n12/alex-de-waal/the-nazis-used-it-we-use-it

So it's difficult to grow and distribute food in a warzone?

Wow man, that's so profound, you're such an inspiring thinker, who could've guessed? You should probably talk to someone about that because they probably haven't figured it out yet...

Seriously tho, if you hate the US so much you can just go live on Dumbass Island with Rob Roy?

 

[ttystikk]

So it's difficult to grow and distribute food in a warzone?

Wow man, that's so profound, you're such an inspiring thinker, who could've guessed? You should probably talk to someone about that because they probably haven't figured it out yet...

Seriously tho, if you hate the US so much you can just go live on Dumbass Island with Rob Roy?

America has allowed and encouraged good deliveries to areas in famine to become a military took.

It's painfully obvious you didn't read the article.

It's even more painfully obvious you don't actually think for yourself.

 

[ttystikk]

Political parallels between Britain's election and American attitudes.

https://www.thenation.com/article/britain-also-feeling-bern/

Imagine what would happen if American Democrats were bold enough to champion Corbyn's platform here?!

 

[SneekyNinja]

Political parallels between Britain's election and American attitudes.

https://www.thenation.com/article/britain-also-feeling-bern/

Imagine what would happen if American Democrats were bold enough to champion Corbyn's platform here?!

The Conservatives still won and they already have free housing, free healthcare, free education, "benefits" (weekly welfare payment), rational gun laws...

How are they "Feeling the Bern" exactly?

Seems Bernie takes his ideas from there and not the other way around.

I don't click your phishing links, thanks.

 

[st0wandgrow]

So much truth in this thread. Well done @ttystikk

 

[Padawanbater2]

What does a progressive resistance to Trump look like?

http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2017/06/david-sirota.html

Great interview, man. Sirota hits the nail on the head

 

[schuylaar]

I'm here to say vote Democrat so we don't give Chump moar power.

You mean vote Hillary, don't you?

 

[ttystikk]

So much truth in this thread. Well done @ttystikk

Thanks, man. I'm archiving as much of it as I can find, collected here for easy reference.

 

[ttystikk]

(Misplaced) American optimism about social mobility vs selected European countries;

http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2017/06/americans-tolerate-inequality-estimate-odds-coming-top.html

 

[ttystikk]

Good Question...

Perhaps due to the fact its human nature to think we are better than someone else. Especially someone who is different from our culture, religious beliefs and class? Class these days would maybe be occupational status?. Eg, Receptionist would think they are better than a Waitress. Salesman would think their better than a Lawn contractor.
In truth as people the occupation has no meaning, But we like to think it does.

The rich dont have a occupational status..they have their Name and net worth??

The real status in America is wage earners vs salary earners vs the owner class. Guess who's making all the money?

http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2017/06/trump-style-policies-will-deepen-american-carnage.html

 

[SneekyNinja]

You mean vote Hillary, don't you?

You keep mentioning Hillary, that was SO last year.

But you voted for her too, remember?

I like Kamala Harris for 2020 but she's probably a bit too "purple" for your group to consider.

 

[Justin-case]

You keep mentioning Hillary, that was SO last year.

But you voted for her too, remember?

I like Kamala Harris for 2020 but she's probably a bit too "purple" for your group to consider.

She also has too black of a name for sky.

 

[ttystikk]

You keep mentioning Hillary, that was SO last year.

But you voted for her too, remember?

I like Kamala Harris for 2020 but she's probably a bit too "purple" for your group to consider.

This isn't relevant to the thread topic of economics. Please take non relevant discussion elsewhere.

 

[ttystikk]

https://steemit.com/socialism/@ekklesiagora/basic-income-under-libertarian-social-democracy-leads-to-fully-automated-luxury-communism

Many good ideas here. A few interpretations are incorrect in their details but in general this is a series of very good ideas taken to their logical conclusion.

Funny how so many who are poor hate the idea of those taking advantage of them being taxed so they themselves can have a better life.

 

[ttystikk]

She also has too black of a name for sky.

This isn't relevant to the thread topic of economics. Please take non relevant discussion elsewhere.

 

[Fogdog]

You keep mentioning Hillary, that was SO last year.

But you voted for her too, remember?

I like Kamala Harris for 2020 but she's probably a bit too "purple" for your group to consider.

She is a shill for Democratic Elites. That's what one of our bernouts told me so it must be true.

 

[Fogdog]

She also has too black of a name for sky.

Maybe Keith Ellison has a name that is white enough for Florida women.

 

[Fogdog]

She also has too black of a name for sky.

Is Bernie going to mentor somebody to replace him? He is getting pretty old.

 

[ttystikk]

Is Bernie going to mentor somebody to replace him? He is getting pretty old.

Please keep the discussion relevant to the thread topic of economics here.

 

[SneekyNinja]

Please keep the discussion relevant to the thread topic of economics here.

If you can't see how the two are intrinsically linked you probably need to sshhhhh yourself.