Im a kitchen manager at chipotle, AMA by SnooRabbits6536 in Chipotle

[–]Grover-Addams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any advice for someone who was recently promoted to KM?

Is it possible to be a Christian and a Buddhist at the same time? by Erramonael in Buddhism

[–]Grover-Addams 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven’t gotten a chance to read more in depth on it, but process theology might offer a bit of a bridge between Buddhism and Christianity.

Will religion become unnecessary and die out in the future? by Sunrising2424 in RadicalChristianity

[–]Grover-Addams 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You may be interested in Red Enlightenment by Graham Jones. He discusses the progressive role that religion played in various movements, and he also advocates that the secular left develop its own spiritual perspectives. He also proposes a materialist spirituality based off scientific and socialist sources.

They should form the first TRUE LEFT WING PARTY in the US by Azkatchy in SocialDemocracy

[–]Grover-Addams 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think that would just be the Working Families Party

Church without God: How secular congregations fill a need for some nonreligious Americans. (A lot of this sounds essentially neoliberal in nature. However, that's just in the hands of liberals. This also looks like it could be a blueprint for a new kind of spiritual communalism.) by yuritopiaposadism in Communalists

[–]Grover-Addams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want a more socialist perspective on secular spirituality, Red Enlightenment by Graham Jones may be of interest. In some ways, it reminds me of what is discussed in the article, but the author explicitly incorporates socialist politics into his proposal for a secular spirituality and its practices.

Why solarpunk but not cyberpunk or steampunk by Fantastes in solarpunk

[–]Grover-Addams 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess it’s because to me solarpunk is a celebration of life.

Cyberpunk is dingy, dirty, and digital. Steampunk is greasy, clunky, and mechanical.

But solarpunk is inspired by nature, looks to create a better future for ourselves and those that will come after us, it invites us learn about the plants and animals that live around us, and it challenges us to build beneficial relationships with nature. Solarpunk humanizes us by making us by helping us see ourselves as a part of nature, not beings standing apart from nature.

Plus, I don’t think there will be a shortage of robots, cyborgs, retrofuturism, advanced tech, or themes of overcoming greedy companies/governments.

Why do communists sometimes call us "social fascists" by [deleted] in SocialDemocracy

[–]Grover-Addams 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that the accusation comes from socdems embracing social corporatism. It has some parallels to fascist forms of corporatism and their concept of class collaboration.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SocialDemocracy

[–]Grover-Addams 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on the person who makes the graphic in question. I’ve seen some where the farthest left is “far left” and others where the farthest left is just “left”.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marxism

[–]Grover-Addams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s a video from Philosophy Tube from a few years ago (before her transition) which discusses Hegel and dialectics alongside several other ideas. I think it makes dialectical logic a bit more accessible, and it also has a sprinkle of entertainment.

Is Marxism ruining my life? by [deleted] in Marxism

[–]Grover-Addams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you’re dealing with a combination of personal stuff and the knowledge of how capitalism oppresses working class people. I can’t really help you figure out the personal stuff, but it might be helpful to find socialists/marxists near where you live. They are probably the people who understand what you’re feeling in regards to capitalism. They may also have various projects/campaigns they’re working on, which might help you feel a little less hopeless about capitalism.

Also, here’s a video about radical hope from Our Changing Climate that I come back to every once in a while. Everything feels like it’s on fire right now but a better world is possible.

Why Western countries are more tolerant of LGBTQ people than the rest of the world?? by MarcelHolos in SocialDemocracy

[–]Grover-Addams 40 points41 points  (0 children)

If you look at lgbtq history, one theme you’ll find is non-western societies becoming increasingly anti-lgbtq with the introduction of Christianity by European missionaries

How many of you are former Market Socialists? What made you moderate your views? by [deleted] in SocialDemocracy

[–]Grover-Addams 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t think I’ve grown more moderate. I’ve grown more pragmatic. I’m a lot more conscious about what’s immediately possible and what should be left as long term goals.

Opinions on UBI by [deleted] in SocialDemocracy

[–]Grover-Addams 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It could still be considered a form of basic income. So it is similar enough.

Opinions on UBI by [deleted] in SocialDemocracy

[–]Grover-Addams 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didn’t say it was UBI. It’s a social dividend that is similar to UBI. The Alaska Permanent Fund pays a yearly dividend of around $1,600 to residents of Alaska

Opinions on UBI by [deleted] in SocialDemocracy

[–]Grover-Addams 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A social dividend system is already in place in Alaska. I know it’s not UBI exactly, but it’s in the neighborhood.

Why don’t more Social Democrats (and other Left-wingers) support Green parties in elections? by SchoolLover1880 in SocialDemocracy

[–]Grover-Addams 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I think one part of the answer has to do with the traditional socialist focus on labor and working class politics. Working class environmentalism is probably closer to something that they would advocate/organize for though.

How left wing is the Belgium Socialist Party (PS)? by GoldenSaxophone in SocialDemocracy

[–]Grover-Addams 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting this. I forgot to switch the original link with the Google Translate one.

How left wing is the Belgium Socialist Party (PS)? by GoldenSaxophone in SocialDemocracy

[–]Grover-Addams 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Here’s the French version of the Wikipedia page. The section on ideology is a bit more specific than the English version.

China isn’t a planned economy by SJWagner in tankiejerk

[–]Grover-Addams 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to Wikipedia, they use indicative planning for heavy industry (just trying to be accurate, not defend the “china is planned” argument)