Socialism: is a social and economic system (or the political philosophy advocating such a system) in which the economic means of production are owned and controlled collectively by the people.This control may be either direct, exercised through popular collectives such as workers councils, or it may be indirect, exercised through a State. In the latter case, the issue of who controls the state is crucial. A primary concern of socialism (and, according to some, its defining feature) is social equality and an equitable distribution of wealth that would serve the interests of society as a whole. Pure socialists hold that capitalism is an illegitimate economic system that serves the interests of the wealthy and exploits the majority of the population. As such, they wish to replace it completely or at least make substantial modifications to it, in order to create a more just society that would reward hard work, guarantee a certain basic standard of living, and extend economic and cultural opportunities to all.
I am an idealist. a conservationist, a bit of an environmentalist. I have been accused before of being a tree hugging granola.
I am a dreamer, and a hoper.
I am Wiccan and have been for many years, I have strong leanings towards eastern religions.
I am slightly obsessive in my thirst for religous knowledge.
I am an activist. Woman rights, Reproductive rights, Gay rights, Separation of church and state, Student Rights, and Freedom of religion. Are just a few of the things I feel very strongly about.
I am a vegetarian.
I am bisexual.
I am a sister, a daughter, a lover, and a friend.
I believe world peace is obtainable.
I pleasure in simple things.
I love old forgotten houses, objects, furniture, places and photo albums.
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mohamed Gandhi
What Gives Me Hope
Small children doing small children like things.
Toddlers sticking their tounges out at you at the supermarket.
Kids who throw rocks and random things like bushes.
Kids who hide in the department stores between clothing racks.
and babies who can't ever decide if they want to cry or smile and so attempt to do both.
That's what always brings a smile to my face and gives me hope.
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by
- Legalize gay marriage.
- Abolish the Patriot Act.
- Set standards for all imports to be Fair Trade.
- Actually participate with the UN and the world government.
- Reinforce separation of church and state.
- Create a nationalized health care system.
- End big tax cuts for large companies that don't give back to the environment and their communities, use that money instead to fund social programs for children and low income families.
- Reorganize income taxes so they are progressive.
- Give tax breaks to middleclass and low income families who donate time and money to charities and non-profits.
What/who changed my life and why
Books:
- This Perfect Day by Ira Levin
- Enders Game and all the following
books written by Orson Scott Card.
- 1984 by George Orwell
- Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
- The Confederate General Of Big Sur by Richard Brautigan
"It is not enough to win a war, it is more important to organize the peace" - Aristotle
"If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one." - Mother Teresa
"I somehow typo'd "Both" so that is came up as "Not.
I live with typos until they become entirely different words. Then I fix them."
"In our every deliberation we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." ~From the great law of the Iroquois Confederacy
“Life is what happens to you while your busy making other plans.” – John Lennon
“I would rather die for a cause then kill without one.”
"If trees could scream no one on earth would sleep peacefully again."
"The greatist thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return."
Green life update
(Apr 29)
since it was just earth day i thought i would take a look and see how im doing green wise.. -14 months and never bought a disposable di...
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Trying the be greener
(Jun 7)
Currently I am - - cloth diapering and using cloth wipes - vegitarian - breastfeeding only (yay for free baby food) / or...
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