This blog is intended as an personal (and sometimes communal) journey of inquiry into what system of government 'we the people' should have. I say 'we the people' because we all know that government is 'of the people, for the people, by the people' but is it?
In exactly who's interest does government govern for? Multi-billion dollar wall street bailouts while main street burns. So it is capitalism right? Government back-stopping of and incentives for failed businesses (GM, Chrysler), so it is corporatism/fascism right? But left wing governments hold power and are increasingly taking over the economy through central planning as well as enhancing the influence of unions. So it is socialism right?
Ideology aside, which sort of government works best? What are governments and politicians actually trying to achieve? What has worked in the past? What is working now? Where will the current style of government take us?
Loads of questions, even more answers. Along the way I (we) hope to learn more about the philosophy and history of thought in political economy. Through knowledge comes the certainty required to take action.
Join in, post a comment, help us all learn and develop our ideas.
But most of all, make yours a practical vote!
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