C-Span offered a vibrant discussion about socialism v capitalism in Congress today.  The USA is mega capitalist.  Here is an informative perspective

 —  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_WoSW1lFdQ    —

Hang On… Is Pfizer F*CKED?

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The deflection that politically manifests as truculence against socialism in light of the capitalism in the USA, should be highlighted.  Under current US capitalism we have the following short list of social concerns–

*Inflation that began with the Trump tax cut for the wealthy along with the Trump tariff that taxed imports when manufacturing has been sent overseas by capitalists

*For-profit health care systems that are benefited by disease rather than good health

*Broken and expensive supply chains mandated after manufacturing has been sent to foreign nations

*Empty store shelves

*Reduced US wages due to low-paying jobs that have curtailed Social Security contributions by both employees and employers while employers profit thereby

*Increased use of policing to control members of the public who are squeezed into extremity

*Social functions break down in order to cater to bureaucracy, with the example of local living facilities for the aged devoid of elevators that restricts residents to one floor, hopefully the first, and too bad for those on the second, third and fourth.  This style of bureaucracy under the communism of the Former USSR was derided as the reason to cling mindlessly to capitalism

*Corruption in politics as witnessed under Citizens United has given us purchased politicians passing laws to transfer the wealth of the nation from the 100% to the 1% who then buy into public office, politicians,  who appear to have as their engine, greed and capitalistic cronyism

We should, instead of arguing about communism or capitalism, both of which do not involve free enterprise, try principles of a democratic (small d) Constitutional republic.https://rumble.com/v27z5tw-biden-and-media-lying-about-economy.html?utm_source=Lee+Camp+Shows%2FUpdates&utm_campaign=17d348b901-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_06_06_31_COPY_133&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_258bd142c2-17d348b901-322594341&mc_cid=17d348b901&mc_eid=4e98d8ae27    —

Biden & Media Lying About Economy

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Received for those in the Southern Tier of NYS, from inbox–

We invite everyone to attend. The memorial will be held indoors. Light snacks and drinks provided. Masks are strongly encouraged. The entrance to the venue has a wheelchair ramp, unfortunately there is a small step above grade upon entering. Material will be provided for any who wish to create in Tortuguita’s memory. We are hosted by Riot Act Books, and we can be reached via this email or Riot Act Books’ social media for any questions regarding the event. Hope to have you participate!

Saturday February 4th 1pm to 3pm
1pm: Creation and memory making
1:30pm: Opening Words and Memorial
Bundy Museum Annex 129 Main St, Binghamton

For more information about the Defend Atlanta Forest campaign visit:
https://defendtheatlantaforest.org/solidarity/
https://stopcop.city/

Another style of protest manifested recently—–

https://wnbf.com/protest-wegmans-johnson-city/  —

A protest against police brutality taking place at the Wegmans in Johnson City was shut down by a variety of law enforcement organizations on Wednesday night.

Read More: Protest at Wegmans in Johnson City Ends in Arrests | https://wnbf.com/protest-wegmans-johnson-city/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral–end of wnbf info–

One is skeptical of street protests precisely due to the emotional tension that may be similar to the concern over groups of police officers working together devoid of supervision, that may turn into a murderous orgy.  The psychology is the same and seems to be self-indulgent.  

More difficult is to research candidates for public office who will determine policies and laws that the public is expected to accept.  One notices it is emotional tension that tells voters “not to waste your vote” by voting for your choice, rather than voting for the Democratic candidate or Republican candidate, who are both servants of capitalists.

On February 4, one anticipates a peaceful protest, followed by serious constituent input to guide policies.  Try voting for the best candidate rather than for candidate Team Red or candidate Team Blue.  

The Southern Tier has more than one questionable legal issue around elected officials, yet it is the protester who is monitored.  


From regenerationinternational.org

  —  Imagining A Greater Organic Reset
The Myth of No-Till: The Future is
Regenerative Organic Agriculture
Trinational Announcement of Peasant Organizations, Farmers, Environmentalists, Unions, Churches, Social Activists, Academics and Journalists From Our
Three Countries

Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquín Receives the 2022 Eco-Ag Achievement Award

12 Women Cultivating Sustainable Food Systems in 2023

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From organicconsumers —  

https://www.organicconsumers.org/bytes/where-have-all-rebels-gone?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=OB+790&utm_content=OB+790–

REAL FARMS, NOT FAKE FOOD

The Future of Food

STOP WEAPONIZING PATHOGENS

Russell Brand & Kim Iversen on the Weaponization of Pathogens, So-Called “Directed Evolution”

BAN GMOS

The UK Government is Trying to Deregulate GMO Food (and Monsanto and the USDA are watching closely)

GM WATCHThe Propaganda and PR Networks Promoting GMOs—From A to ZBIOWEAPON LABSBioweapon Labs Must Be Shut Down and Scientists ProsecutedGOOD VIBES HEALING WITH DR. EALYPentagon-Funded Snake Oil?NATURAL HEALTHBattles That Have United the Natural Health MovementCERTIFIED ORGANICMaking Farms Organic is Paying OffPLANTING PEACEUkraine’s Zelensky Sends a Love Letter to Wall Street, Promising “Big Profits for Big Business”GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEMSWorld Hunger: Key Facts and StatisticsBIG MEDIAProfit and Censorship Dominate the Information War

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From popularresistance  —  https://mailchi.mp/popularresistance/popular-resistance-daily-digest-h1fzmyguw9?e=1b0a9c0541–

Black University, White Power: HBCU Covers For US Imperialism

Germany Risks Forgetting Its History

1,300 Groups Demand Atlanta Mayor Resign Over Tortuguita’s Death

These Artists Are Turning Their London Street Into A Solar Power Station

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From MRonline  —  https://us2.campaign-archive.com/?e=2833cdb99b&u=36ce609ae68971b4f060ad9c7&id=9c67da7e55          —

Danish lecturer got sacked after not conforming on the war in Ukraine

U.S. Economic Planning in the Second World War and the Planetary Crisis

They use their religion to kill

Half-Earth Socialism and the Path Beyond Capital

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From leecamp  —  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SW7oMEV7D0        —

Lee Camp & James Kennedy: Where’s the Revolutionary Music?

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****As one who would be perfectly contented to retain the Senate if they adhered to Oaths of Office more than to Citizens United campaign donations, one is interested in a topic raised as to the reason we maintain the US Senate—-

 This is a reminder of how much we don’t know.  This brings one around to Howie Hawkins, who continues to impress with original thought.  We also could acknowledge Hawkins often speaks to censored information.
One such topic about which one would never have even considered, is whether the USA needs The Senate.  Apparently The Senate is little other than expensive window dressing, promoting hierarchical interests, and too often placed in positions of power by big-money via Citizens United.  But the public gets to fund this curiosity of pompous supremacy.  Who knew?
The Democratic Branch of the Republican/Democratic Duopoly are especially functional in voter suppression—–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNbdkuU1edw          —#GreenSocialist Notes #76
Howie Hawkins brings up the concept of whether the USA needs the Senate.  Apparently according to some people, the Senate isn’t necessary.  This brings up the blockage from the Senate of many bills that would benefit We The People.  Combined with Citizens United that promotes big-money interest choice of Senators, in which laws are passed that benefit big-money interest rather than We The People, and that We The People support economically, the members of the Senate, this seems a good topic for discussion.
The US Constitution doesn’t seem to sanction elections run by political Parties, and to permit control of political debates by political Parties seems equally corrupt.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ7kn2-GEmM       —

Ross Perot in 1992 on NAFTA and the “Giant Sucking Sound”

Centralization is the lifeblood of the R&D duopoly.  It’s the way to enforce capitalism onto workers in 2022.———————–We can do better———-

That “we are a 2-Party system” is a fabrication of the Republican/Democratic duopoly and spread by MSM.  In FACT the majority of voters aren’t either registered Democratic or Republican.  The censorship about this info must be envied by bureaucrats of the Former USSR and their simplistic style of 1-Party elections.  

Regardless of which character sits in the Oval Office, We The People have work to do to maintain principles of our democratic (small d) Constitutional republic.  Several items to challenge—*We need the integrity of ranked-choice voting so voters won’t feel compelled to “hold your nose and vote”*Censored debates must be stopped.  The Democratic/Republican duopoly pretends to legitimate debates in what is nothing other than another campaign show.  Independent debates run by uninterested sponsors such as The League of Women Voters, must be restored.  (Access www.debates.org to understand the extent of duopoly control).  The so-called Debate Commission is a corporation to promote the Democratic corporation and Republican corporation, not to inform We The People*Challenge and stop gerrymandering that is a trick especially of the Republican branch of the duopoly.*Stop voter suppression by political Parties, and especially confront and stop Party suppression, which is the over-arching approach to voter suppression.  Party suppression seems to have been the responsibility of the Democratic corporation*Promote by law ranked-choice voting, so we won’t be told again, by D&R duopoly, to “hold your nose and vote”
If these issues are handled, our next elections can be honorable. 
*******************************************************************https://news.gallup.com/poll/15370/party-affiliation.aspx—-Political Party affiliation of voters.
    https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-refuses-help-perpetrate-fraud–LEAGUE REFUSES TO “HELP PERPETRATE A FRAUD”

WITHDRAWS SUPPORT FROM FINAL PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE–end of lwv info–Murray Bookchin, who founded social ecology, a theory that strongly influenced early Green Socialist thought, strongly advocated the discussion and study group as the first step of any revolutionary movement. A group of individuals meets to expand their knowledge of radical thought and form a radical intellectual community; through the give and take of discussion, can eventually form ideas for next steps in organizing and political activity. According to Bookchin, study groups help create solidarity and a shared language — with a shared coherent vision — for building a mass, organizing, political movement!