I agree, capitalism should be abolished. We need to create an economic system system based not on market principles but one centrally planned with the goal of distributing money equally among all members of society. Does anyone know if this has been tried before? If so, what were the results? Thanks.
While I'm asking I'm going to do some historical research that may shed light on the question. I'll start by taking a look at the 20th century. Seems like a lot happened then.
^ Look into “distributism.” It was famously advocated by GK Chesterton and Hilaire Beloc. I’m actually a fan, but there is some question about its application beyond an agricultural context. Another good avenue is “Small Is Beautiful: A Study of Economics As If People Mattered” by Schumacher. A further reflection on that is “Small is Still Beautiful “ by Pearce.
This is the most off topic I’ve ever seen a thread get.
But I like the convo. Distributism reminds me of FLW’s plan for all of America, how everyone would get a house with land for them to farm.
Probably the same fools that tagged up Brewary ARS in south Philly last weekend (if you've never been, go, it's a nice spot, and once your done take a wonder around the Girard Estate, no skyscrapers but some interesting inter-war architecture).
With $40 million in deposits I think SL will solider on...
This is the most off topic I’ve ever seen a thread get.
But I like the convo. Distributism reminds me of FLW’s plan for all of America, how everyone would get a house with land for them to farm.
FLW=Frank Lloyd Wright? If everybody had a little farm, who would live/work in his mile high skyscrapers? That man had no little plans------just little doorways.
I agree, capitalism should be abolished. We need to create an economic system system based not on market principles but one centrally planned with the goal of distributing money equally among all members of society. Does anyone know if this has been tried before? If so, what were the results? Thanks.
While I'm asking I'm going to do some historical research that may shed light on the question. I'll start by taking a look at the 20th century. Seems like a lot happened then.
Just got an email from Indego that would seem to indicate construction starting at the Laurel site next week. The referenced Indego station is on the sidewalk at that location.
The Indego station located at Rittenhouse Square will be temporarily removed due to construction starting on Monday, August 20th until further notice. We are in the process of identifying a new location for the station and want to know how important the Indego station at Rittenhouse Square is to you!
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Oh sheeeet. The Laurel will really stand out from the stadiums. 
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