We work full-time to afford rent. We have insurance and can't afford healthcare. It's not an accident—it's by design. Let's have a look at how it's done.
Thank you, America's Undoing, for the important information in this article which is so succinct and needs more eyes on it. Maybe someone with video skills can make a short video about this and make it go viral because working Americans don't read, however they have 3 minutes to watch a video.
@America's Undoing: Somebody send this post to Robert Reich and ask him if he'll do some doodles for us! Or does anyone know anyone who knows how to draw or put together a creative short-form video?? I'm gonna check with my tech-savvy husband!
Reich is just another POS that worked for the RICH he was there when the policies were made.
He worked in the administrations of presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, and he served as secretary of labor in the cabinet of President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1997
Yes! Corbin's analysis deserves to be spread far and wide - and a huge piece of that effort must be to put it in the formats that work for millions, especially younger folks - videos/TicTocs/whatever.
Gah! I did not understand the depth and breadth of our troubles so well as now, after reading this article. I think we are born into this world to live, and want to experience our life fully lived, not to drain our lives enriching others. Thank you for beginning this discussion. I can't wait to experience more pieces falling into place. We have work to do!
Corbin, I look forward to your upcoming article! In my view, the problem and its solution is pretty simple: mature economies need to move beyond the profit motive as a means for organizing commercial and social activity. Yet I realize that is tantamount slaughtering the sacred cow of sacred cows in this culture – the desire to profit and increase one's wealth is deeply wired into the American psyche.
Although the above may be too steep a climb, there is a simple, practical means to arrive at largely the same result: place a cap on personal (and perhaps corporate) held wealth. A compelling case for this was made in a recent article published in Time Magazine: “I’m a Millionaire. No One Needs More than $30 Million” by Scott Ellis.
Here is the alternative to UBI, which I prefer, as it is less likely to be infected by the possibility of financial sector/hedge fund malfeasance in attempting to get its hands on the income.
There’s no deeper rigging than what fascist-like administrators did to our education system—democracy’s foundation and our great leveler—yet teacher whistleblowers have been seeking help at WhiteChalkCrime.com and EndTeacherAbuse.org for over two decades to no avail. Because these power mongers who stole our schools forced teachers and their unions to comply, teachers have greatly disappointed us so we’re not inclined to listen to teachers—the clever power play that predators use.
If you want to end the rigging that did us in, listen to these whistleblowers. Read the memoir of my teaching days A Graver Danger. You will learn that school shootings are the universe’s red flags saying look inside your schools.
Instead of blaming our leaders that missed this hijacking of our schools, look into it and you’ll see why they missed it and can become part of the movement that gets our schools and democracy back.
Once you learn what’s been going on in our schools—including the highly acclaimed school where I worked—you’ll know why we lost our democracy.
FDR created "we-ism" after WWII by creating national projects and programs to support lower income people. Part of the idea was that helping people to have livable lives reduced crime as people were not in survival mode. Regan came along and promoted "me-ism". Why should I pay taxes to help others. We have been moving forward with "me-ism" ever since. It is in our politics and in mass thinking. We were far better off when we respected each other and cared for others. Back to we-ism
I am so happy I have subscribed to you. You see the FACTS and then explain them to us so well. I have been saying for years now to stop blaming the People the elections have been rigged for decades. And the people see it loud and clear NOW since the Clinton's (aka. The DNC Corporation) gave us trump
Update: A federal judge dismissed the DNC lawsuit on August 28. The court recognized that the DNC treated voters unfairly, but ruled that the DNC is a private corporation; therefore, voters cannot protect their rights by turning to the courts:
Keep going, Corbin! Splash it everywhere (maybe condense a little so it'll get read! Sift a few solutions into the beginning? Promise more below?). Very readable and makes the points straight up! Well done!
I never say the "system" is doing us wrong, because that leads to forever chasing the wrong solutions.
The system is shorthand for all the greedy/selfish people who came before and who live now, who help create and curate systems that benefit them and strip us. It's stupid, bloody "tribal" behavior. It never fucking goes away because we refuse to educate the stupid out of ourselves, so it just shows up in another form as the generations struggle to get by, blinded again and again.
Thank you, America's Undoing, for the important information in this article which is so succinct and needs more eyes on it. Maybe someone with video skills can make a short video about this and make it go viral because working Americans don't read, however they have 3 minutes to watch a video.
I was thinking something similar about making memes about different sections but some videos sound better.
@America's Undoing: Somebody send this post to Robert Reich and ask him if he'll do some doodles for us! Or does anyone know anyone who knows how to draw or put together a creative short-form video?? I'm gonna check with my tech-savvy husband!
We have a volunteer link if anyone would like to help out!
https://forms.gle/GkMJnuQcZnpChq789
Reich is just another POS that worked for the RICH he was there when the policies were made.
He worked in the administrations of presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, and he served as secretary of labor in the cabinet of President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1997
Yes! Corbin's analysis deserves to be spread far and wide - and a huge piece of that effort must be to put it in the formats that work for millions, especially younger folks - videos/TicTocs/whatever.
Corbin, we need this out more widely. What will YOU run for, how about President. I'll volunteer for your campaign...seriously.
We do have a volunteer link if you’d like to help out!
https://forms.gle/GkMJnuQcZnpChq789
Gah! I did not understand the depth and breadth of our troubles so well as now, after reading this article. I think we are born into this world to live, and want to experience our life fully lived, not to drain our lives enriching others. Thank you for beginning this discussion. I can't wait to experience more pieces falling into place. We have work to do!
Corbin, I look forward to your upcoming article! In my view, the problem and its solution is pretty simple: mature economies need to move beyond the profit motive as a means for organizing commercial and social activity. Yet I realize that is tantamount slaughtering the sacred cow of sacred cows in this culture – the desire to profit and increase one's wealth is deeply wired into the American psyche.
Although the above may be too steep a climb, there is a simple, practical means to arrive at largely the same result: place a cap on personal (and perhaps corporate) held wealth. A compelling case for this was made in a recent article published in Time Magazine: “I’m a Millionaire. No One Needs More than $30 Million” by Scott Ellis.
https://time.com/7325632/universal-basic-income-millionaire/
Here is the alternative to UBI, which I prefer, as it is less likely to be infected by the possibility of financial sector/hedge fund malfeasance in attempting to get its hands on the income.
Federal jobs guarantee - https://pluralistic.net/2025/11/07/postwar-social-contract/
There’s no deeper rigging than what fascist-like administrators did to our education system—democracy’s foundation and our great leveler—yet teacher whistleblowers have been seeking help at WhiteChalkCrime.com and EndTeacherAbuse.org for over two decades to no avail. Because these power mongers who stole our schools forced teachers and their unions to comply, teachers have greatly disappointed us so we’re not inclined to listen to teachers—the clever power play that predators use.
If you want to end the rigging that did us in, listen to these whistleblowers. Read the memoir of my teaching days A Graver Danger. You will learn that school shootings are the universe’s red flags saying look inside your schools.
Instead of blaming our leaders that missed this hijacking of our schools, look into it and you’ll see why they missed it and can become part of the movement that gets our schools and democracy back.
Once you learn what’s been going on in our schools—including the highly acclaimed school where I worked—you’ll know why we lost our democracy.
Another grand slam, Corbin. "Reagan sold optimism. Obama sold hope. Bernie sold revolution. Trump sold revenge." Should we start a guillotine manufacturing ESOP? https://www.nceo.org/research/employee-ownership-100-largest-employee-owned-companies
FDR created "we-ism" after WWII by creating national projects and programs to support lower income people. Part of the idea was that helping people to have livable lives reduced crime as people were not in survival mode. Regan came along and promoted "me-ism". Why should I pay taxes to help others. We have been moving forward with "me-ism" ever since. It is in our politics and in mass thinking. We were far better off when we respected each other and cared for others. Back to we-ism
We should have elected the Chimp Smarter and not married to a dog
I am so happy I have subscribed to you. You see the FACTS and then explain them to us so well. I have been saying for years now to stop blaming the People the elections have been rigged for decades. And the people see it loud and clear NOW since the Clinton's (aka. The DNC Corporation) gave us trump
Update: A federal judge dismissed the DNC lawsuit on August 28. The court recognized that the DNC treated voters unfairly, but ruled that the DNC is a private corporation; therefore, voters cannot protect their rights by turning to the courts:
https://ivn.us/posts/dnc-to-court-we-are-a-private-corporation-with-no-obligation-to-follow-our-rules
Thank you, Corbin!
I'm currently reading the book Master Plan by David Sirota and recommend it to everyone here.
Great post! Now we just need to kick the dems and repubs in the crotch.
Wow. Most succinct explanation of HOW WE GOT HERE I have ever read. I am sharing EVERYWHERE:)
Keep going, Corbin! Splash it everywhere (maybe condense a little so it'll get read! Sift a few solutions into the beginning? Promise more below?). Very readable and makes the points straight up! Well done!
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I have, so far, had no negative experience.
PayPal has cut off payment access to left political figures, such as Julian Assange. Was founded by Peter Thiel & Elon Musk.
I never say the "system" is doing us wrong, because that leads to forever chasing the wrong solutions.
The system is shorthand for all the greedy/selfish people who came before and who live now, who help create and curate systems that benefit them and strip us. It's stupid, bloody "tribal" behavior. It never fucking goes away because we refuse to educate the stupid out of ourselves, so it just shows up in another form as the generations struggle to get by, blinded again and again.
WRONG:( Totally propagandist WRONG. maybe a Billionaire sycophant??? :)