endlessloop

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[–] endlessloop 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I think this goes back to my original question, obviously capitalism has had it's disasters, that much is known, but at the same time you have disasters like Chernobyl, Kyshtym, Dzerzhinsk. I understand the USSR was not the ideal communist/socialist system, but it's the most apparent we have (going back to my original question, I think?). I just feel like statements in OP are not the right rallying call if actual change is desired, as it implies we just need to shift to our current implementations of other systems. I think the only real answer, like I mentioned in other comments is to bypass current systems and investigate new options.

[–] endlessloop 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

My “honest question” was not asking if a better system could be described, that much is obvious. My question was about the intent of statements like OP. I was probing at the idea that current socialist or communist examples are better than capitalism (perhaps marginally). My understanding is that doesn’t seem so.

Per my other reply, I think the answer to my question is yes, the path forward is to trash all the systems we have at the moment and shoot for something closer to what you described.

Read the phrasing of my question, I asked if any systems exist, not theorized.

[–] endlessloop 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I guess where I get thrown off by statements like this is thinking of socialist and communist examples of recent history. They all seem to consume as fast as their capacity allows, never seems that different from capitalism. I know a lot of examples aren’t perfect representations of that economic style, but closest examples we have. Just always seemed to me the idea of eliminating capitalism to heal climate change should be, eliminate all systems we currently have in favor of something new.

Library economy sounds interesting

[–] endlessloop 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Library actually sounds nice. Funny you mentioned wheelbarrow, I actually need one for a project, but have no space for one, and hate the idea of buying something I’ll need once. I’ll end up renting one, but would be great to check one out.

[–] endlessloop 12 points 1 year ago (49 children)

Honest question, what economic or political system exists out there that would be better for climate change?

Or is the assumption that system doesn’t exist yet?

[–] endlessloop 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Good luck, users at my company would flip out if the desktop wallpaper was unfamiliar.

[–] endlessloop 4 points 1 year ago

Pun chains were an instant exit out of the thread for me

[–] endlessloop 6 points 1 year ago

I've had two experiences with their warranty and both were seamless. Mind you both were bought from authorized resellers, but I don't recall if I had a receipt.