Don't get me wrong: It's good if individuals do "their part" in tackling the climate crisis, by changing their habits and lifestyles, but blaming them, when its clearly the #capitalist system's fault is just wrong.
Be #vegan, consume sustainably, ride your #bike, don't fly.
There are many good reasons to do so, e.g.:
👉 it's the right thing to do
👉 it's healthy
👉 you're a role-model for others
👉 if many people do this, it slightly changes how companies act.
👉 it fosters your awareness for the issues
But also be aware that its a droplet on a hot stone. Non-wealthy individuals won't fix the climate with their daily choices. We have to demand action by the big players.
And I don't mean blame China!
All of us need to demand radical climate action by our governments.
We shouldn't call them "Billionnaries" like they won a lottery and we're all envious. We should call them Capitalist Extremists like the world killing terrorists they are.
from #quietquitting to the #greatresignation... and now 'going it less' (featured in a Guardian report on people looking for easier jobs).
For decades a minority rejected the central #capitalist narrative of working hard for a better life, but this suspicion that #capitalism is not a system with our benefit at its heart is becoming ever more evident.
Unless capitalists can reinvigorate the reward for work narrative & make it true, there may be trouble ahead!
Don't just wallow in your misery over being the victim of exploitation by your boss and the #capitalist system. Wallowing won't solve your problems. Join your workplaces #union, and if your workplace doesn't have a union, then create one, because that's the only way you can win back your life from #capitalism and break the chains of #wageslavery.
"Only Real Men can be anticapitalist. Real Women need capitalism for the makeup and clothing they require to be a Real Woman, and therefore can't fight the system"
A new study by a team of mostly San Francisco Bay Area scientists that found human-caused climate warming has increased the frequency of extremely fast-spreading California wildfires has come into question from the unlikeliest of critics—its own lead author.
People Used Anything To Attack Me says Jeremy Corbyn
The former #UK#Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has many informed ideas about social justice & sustainability. But, he of course wasn't popular in the #capitalist#Neoliberal media machine.
Unlike X, Twitter, or whatever they're calling themselves now, I actually learn things on #mastodon and the #decentralized web. It's so nice not being subjected to an algorithm. My feed is composed entirely of what I want, not what some psychologically-based algorithm thinks I want. I want to follow fellow #anarchocommunist people, and I can. Their voices won't be silenced by someone in fear of anti-#capitalist viewpoints.
“Social policy #activists daily campaign for our public services; e.g. the NHS, welfare, housing etc, which are often our only fallback against social & economic #inequalities so prevalent in modern societies & that are caused significantly by #capitalist systems & beliefs. Such ideologically based policy profoundly affects our abilities to live healthy, dignified & meaningful lives, not to mention limiting many of us from satisfactory economic participation in society.” https://bylines.scot/economics/monetary-policy/if-you-care-about-public-services-you-will-want-to-know-this/
All of these "once in a century" extreme #climate#catastrophies are happening back to back.
Prior to this, Somalia experienced five years of drought and two locust plagues.
I've lost hope, the #capitalist powers are too busy making profits and ravaging and exploiting the planet (and societies) in the process.
Are we ready for a #climatecrisis, #ClimateRefugees and #societalcollapse and #environmental#collapse cuz it ain't looking good.
The tagline it's missing (imo) is "#Libby has been sold to a #vampire#capitalist firm and is on the way down the toilet; what does this signify and what can be done??"
A great read but even hardcore #horror fans will probably find it tough not to have nightmares...
Just thought I'd call out this right-wing account I just came across that claims to be against the "cancer of Wokeism", whatever that's supposed to mean. It's concerning to see right-wing accounts targeting movements for social justice that advocate for marginalized groups and challenge systemic inequalities. These attacks reflect a broader attempt to silence dissent and maintain the status quo of #capitalist exploitation. If you want to block this account and domain I wouldn't blame you.
To those who say "capitalism doesn't force people to do anything. They have free will", if someone put a gun to the head of someone, would that not be a use of force? And how would you feel if the gunman said "I'm not forcing you to do anything. You have the freewill not to give me your money." But if you don't then you'll die, just like the worker will die if they don't do what the capitalist says.
"You can't just talk and not listen...That's what the other side does." (#Obama). As if it wasn't what their own side did too. As if their wasn't any other side than these 2 billionaires-sponsored #capitalist shitty party. I think the only #US politician I can hear is #CornelWest (at least for what I know).
Many blame the poor for being unable to sustain their lives in the systems of this society - not realizing the fact that there are many #eugenics at play and this is some of what many of the #marginalized call systemic oppression
The #disabled community has been marked and labeled as "dangerous" as have #minorities and those living in #poverty
The truth is our existence stands as proof that "hard work" doesn't save you from death and despair or poverty
It doesn't matter where you land on the bipartisan "democracy" of the US and many other countries - this is a #colonialist and #capitalist mindset and we see proof of it in #Congo and #Palestine
I fear for my life even if I survive today, even if I make rent, even if I get food
I fear for my mother's life if I am too mentally unwell to function this system will execute her, she's old, brown, an immigrant, disabled - marked as useless to society
The capitalist ruling class uses propaganda, manipulation, and false promises to maintain control over the masses, just as the axe convinces the trees to vote for it despite the threat it poses. We need solidarity among the working class to counter and dismantle of hierarchical power structures that corrupt our minds and actions.
#Capitalism is exploitation. There's no way you can have a #capitalist system that doesn't exploit workers. Even if you try to make it more tolerable through policies and legislation, the inherent nature #workers having to work for those who exclusively own the means of production in order to survive will always be exploitative.
Wealth inequality is a result of the private ownership of the means of production, and a redistribution of resources is necessary to ensure equitable access and create genuine equality among all members of society. In a truly just society, resources would be collectively owned and managed democratically, ensuring that everyone's needs are met and no one is left behind due to economic disparities. #communism#communist#capitalism#capitalist#socialism#socialist#democracy
In a truly equitable society, exploitative #capitalist practices would cease to exist because wealth and resources would be collectively owned and distributed fairly among all members of society, rather than being concentrated in the hands of a few. Dismantling hierarchical structures, advocating for decentralized decision-making, and bringing class education and solidarity among the populace are crucial elements in challenging and ultimately overcoming the oppressive systems of #capitalism.
"But, if plenty for all is to become a reality, this immense capital — cities, houses, pastures,
arable lands, factories, highways, and education — must cease to be regarded as private property, for the monopolist to dispose of at his pleasure."
— Peter Kropotkin, The Conquest of Bread #communism#communist#capitalism#capitalist#socialism#socialist#workers
The idea that it's justifiable to let unspeakable suffering within your community continue when you have enough excess (meaning losing it wouldn't affect your overall quality of life) resources to stop it, just because those resources "belong" to you and you shouldn't be expected to give them up unless you get something better in return, is absolutely the most selfish, morally bankrupt and evil foundation for a society that always leads to fascism eventually. #Capitalism
> Concentrating wealth in the hands of a few individuals inherently creates systemic inequalities and power imbalances
While the word "systematic" is a bit nebulous here, and not too important, overall I'd say yes, this is true, it creates power imbalance, and that is a GOOD thing.
There should not be equal power, there should be power imbalance. People who have demonstrated they have produced the most utility for society should have more power than those who dont. This ensures those with a demonstrated track record of providing utility for society continue to maximize societies utility.
Now the important part, of course, is having the proper checks on those powers. A president has more power than a citizen, this is fine because we have checks on that presidents power, checks that (ideally) ensure that if that power is abused they loose that power.
> investments by the wealthy do not address the root causes of poverty
Agreed. I am not claiming that investments by the wealthy alone address the root cause of poverty. While having wealthy people in a society is a good thing I am in no way proposing it solves all of life's ills. I am also in no way claiming we should be without social programs. All countries in europe are capitalistic for example, most of which also include social welfare as part of their capitalist governance, and that is an important aspect of a healthy capitalist government, but must be done carefully to do right as well.
> exploitation perpetuated by the #capitalist system.
Capitalism doesnt exploit people. People exploit people. And if markets allow exploitation then they arent free markets, and therefore are not capitalist in nature.
I always find there’s an interesting parallel to be made between #christianism and #communism .
Does the fact that the inquisition and fascist contemporary evangelical churches exist make the teachings of sharing, non-violence, love and forgiveness wrong ?
Same for existence of gulags or state repression in USSR vs the possibility of a classless society not designed on exploitation and profits.
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Well, #communism doesn't go against human nature. It aligns with our innate desire for cooperation, equality, and solidarity, which have been suppressed by #capitalist systems that prioritize profit and competition.