Friday 28 February 2014

Are the political ideologies of today suited to address the problems of tomorrow?

Are the political ideologies of today suited to address the problems of tomorrow?

A disintegrating politics in Australia is being replaced by philosophical totalitarianism where unbridled deceit and greed seek to enslave the minds of the masses.
winston Close Political Commentator
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Are the political ideologies of today suited to address the problems of tomorrow?

By johnlord2013 on March 1, 2014 • ( 6 )

Before we can even begin to answer that question we need to have a
clear understanding of just what they are. But we have to keep in mind
the often subtle (or not so subtle variances) differences and
interpretations that universally exist. For example, the term Liberal
means an entirely different thing (it means socialism) in the USA. And
in the United Kingdom it takes on another meaning. Even Democracy itself
has interpretations that take on complex variances from country to
country. Socialism takes on many shades of grey often depending on an
historical time frame.

In a recent piece I was presented a case for “The Common good” being
at the centre of every political philosophy. I described what I thought
to be the fundamental political ideologies. They are as follows.

What is a conservative?

I would say that Conservatives (LNP) believe in personal
responsibility, limited government, free markets, individual liberty and
traditional values. They believe the role of government should be to
provide people the freedom necessary to pursue their own goals.
Conservative policies generally emphasise empowerment of the individual
to solve problems. And they are cautious about change or innovation,
typically in politics or religion.

What is a neo conservative?

Neo conservatism goes back to the 30s however in its modern form it
is identified with George W Bush who embraced unbridled capitalism,
corporate greed together with literalist Christianity to form a modern
neo conservatism. Carl Rove, Donald Rumsfeld and others added global
superiority to the mix believing that America in all aspects was above
the rest of the world. A further element in this mix is Tea Party
Republican politics.
Excerpt of the article by John Lord

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Thursday 27 February 2014

Reid Calls Koch Brothers 'Un-American'

The great Immorality AND EVIL of the Koch Bros in USA are part of the CONSERVATISM MOVEMENT WORLDWIDE that spend billions of dollars trying to manipulate the masses into believing their evil agenda.

Monday 24 February 2014

Slave trade capitalism and the new Republican Party

Slave trade capitalism and the new Republican Party

"The feudal world is a remnant that still hangs from our representative democracy. In many ways representative democracy is the half-way hybrid of feudalism and true democracy. We rely on a patrician class of political operators to work in our best interests, when in reality they are mainly working in their own self-interest and the special interests of their patrons. A more direct democracy would see be form of republicanism akin to ancient Athens where all citizens voted directly on bills or the young USA where the voice of the citizenry was a direction for action by their elected representatives. The attack on workers and education is an attempt to stave off this next logical step in social and political evolution to a more direct and effective democracy.

This is why religious conservatives and economic libertarians attack the means of sustaining a viable middle class. Poor education dramatically reduces opportunities for employment and advancement, and hamstrings innovations that may threaten the status quo. Cutting health care forces families to spend more of their income and time on caring for sick or elderly family members. Failing to invest in effective public transport creates a class divide between those who can afford a vehicle to access job opportunities and those who are trapped in a cycle of poverty due to lack of mobility.

Even now the decision not to build a national, equal-access broadband infrastructure is picking winners and losers. Those with fibre connections are already enjoying higher house valuations. Once again the inner cities will have the advantages, while the suburbs and regional cities – the tradition heartland of the working and middle classes – are relegated to second class citizens. How long until cuts to education, health, penalty rates and minimum wage see further collapse of employment options and standards of living in Australia?"
excerpt from Buzzzt Article