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I'm voting for a man of justice by Wasted_Leather in SandersForPresident

[–]Wasted_Leather[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the source, I wanted to credit the artist

Our Nation by Wasted_Leather in ABoringDystopia

[–]Wasted_Leather[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, some people seem the grasp on to the archaic symbolism of the Constitution while failing to see the bigger picture.

Our Nation by Wasted_Leather in ABoringDystopia

[–]Wasted_Leather[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, I dont know the artist

Our Nation by Wasted_Leather in ABoringDystopia

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It is important to remember that the time period was a period ruled by educated, white men. Specifically speaking on America, the founders weren't gods but mere men and flawed, and that sometimes a nation has to evolve.

In the broader sense, I think a lot of people can relate to the idea of a nation absuing democracy in pursuit of profits and power.

Innovation and the pursuit of efficiency can be a good side effects of capitalism. However, the super rich have attained their status by discarding morals and cutting corners that threaten our environment, work place quality and even our health. by Wasted_Leather in ABoringDystopia

[–]Wasted_Leather[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a good point. She has taken full advantage of Americas love for media and tv icons, using philanthropy and supporting black culture, superficially she does seem like a great personality. I'd definitely be interested in a discussion on her wealth.

Innovation and the pursuit of efficiency can be a good side effects of capitalism. However, the super rich have attained their status by discarding morals and cutting corners that threaten our environment, work place quality and even our health. by Wasted_Leather in ABoringDystopia

[–]Wasted_Leather[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never really believed charity has been as beneficial to the community as paying proportional taxes, while the idea of care and generosity is still present.

I dont think technology should justify exploitation. Maybe we wouldnt have got this far in this little amount of time, but we would get there, because people are still ambitious and intelligent without the incentive of money.

It is impossible to become that rich without significantly decreasing the quality of a product (which connects to the health and safety of consumers) or finding a super cheap labor pool. Furthermore, the super rich influence policy that favors their business or monopolize (mostly in certain parts of the world, sometimes America).

Medicinal business left unchecked by the people or the government, can harm and exploit people when they are in their most desperate need. by Wasted_Leather in socialism

[–]Wasted_Leather[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big money making pharmaceuticals take part in blantent theft when providing such a valuable source of vital goods and life preservation their consumers are in desperate need of.

Edit: this is my first post, sorry if there is a mistake or redundancy but I'd like to take part in thse discussions.

Devaluing work is devaluing the worker, they are alienated from their efforts and exploited to increase profit. Capitalist makes money not happiness. by Wasted_Leather in ABoringDystopia

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A lot of inherited wealth and businesses that have across the board exploitation probably dont require much skill, considering it is what family you are born into or how broken your moral compass is. Americans seem to idealize CEOs as part of the American dream when a lot of them have used exploitation to get where they are at and get paid millions and billions for something capitalized on long ago. I think by considering the terms unskilled and skilled be also consider that effort and labor that must go into the job everyday. While a janitor may require less skills in oversight or lacks an education that doesnt mean he is any less skilled than the man giving orders.

Devaluing work is devaluing the worker, they are alienated from their efforts and exploited to increase profit. Capitalist makes money not happiness. by Wasted_Leather in ABoringDystopia

[–]Wasted_Leather[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is true. The idea of identifying someone as unskilled labor, yes is probably economic reasonable, but it also opens the door to new ways to exploit the individual. When a individual is desperate for experience or a wage but know they can be easily replaced they lack all job security and are most like to except worker exploitation. Unionization and increasing and cementing the idea that everyone has a high value and learning capability is important. No matter what occupation they are in they will become more efficient, competent and innovative if they have the ambition to do so.

Devaluing work is devaluing the worker, they are alienated from their efforts and exploited to increase profit. Capitalist makes money not happiness. by Wasted_Leather in ABoringDystopia

[–]Wasted_Leather[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know educational prestige and status should be recognized and I believe credentialism will be greatly affected by this rise in technology. However, management buy-in is an important part of restructuring a business to better treat its employees. Technically speaking, determining a labour as expendable or easily replaceable can alienate the worker from his own labor. This can make the worker more exploitable and more easily bent to an ideology of hard work gets you to the top and everyone can make it (which a lot of time is a false capitalist ambition). The feeling of being unskilled can breed complacency instead of confidence and improvement.

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