Nikoko
13-03-2005, 18:54
Utopianist Declaration Of Intent
(I started writing this in the "convince me of something thread" it's kind of grown into a complete overview of everything I've come to believe...)
The current political, economic and social policies of the United States and other nations around the world stand to benefit from a concept I call H.D.I.C. (Hybridization, Diversification and Independent Compromise.)
Our history is full of violent social change, conflict and suffering, H.D.I.C. calls for the hybridization of economic policies, a inter-mixing of market, command and socialist economies. The Human condition is determined by several factors, mind, body, environment and spirit, Economics (along with social interaction) are the building blocks of a positive environment, when a man has a job he loves, which support him and his pursuits in acquiring goods and services, he is happy (assuming the three other factors are met.)
The Market Economy presents us with the ultimate opportunity for advancement; theoretically, one may be born dirt poor and die a millionaire. However, as human greed drives the acquisition of wealth, those who seek it will inevitably and unjustly step on his fellow man.
But without the Market Economy, the employer or employee has no need to improve his work output or efficiency; we see this is the economic fallacies of Communism in what was the United Socialist Soviet Republic. However, to assume that man does not have a God or Darwin given instinct to work for the common good would also be as equally naive.
So, when designing the perfect economic system, one must inevitably lead to the hybridization of both capitalist and socialist systems, allowing for the advancement and acquisition of wealth, while providing basic services to everyone, such as housing, transportation and life supporting services, (water, heat, electricity, primary and secondary education.)
When you make allowances for both the common good and personal satisfaction, indeed, when greed and the common good work hand in hand to strengthen the nation state, where can you possibly go wrong? (At least, in that component of the proposed H.D.I.C. system.)
Large industry can benefit greatly from Communist policies, where (not necessarily a large but at least a federal) government can support projects on a scope never before dreamed off. Indeed, Humanity is also driven by a need to build big, to immortalize himself as he shapes the environment around him. Without such larger then life works, some of us feel empty. (I propose Humanity is subject to a cycle of creation and destruction, as I will detail later on in this document.)
Although some are happy living normal, family based lifestyles, or working for the common good of society in the fight against ignorance, intolerance, racism or sexual inequality, others will always want to see mankind do what was thought to be impossible, the pyramids, the great wall of China, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, orbital habitats, the colonization of Mars, the re-establishment of once destroyed forests, ecosystems and the de-desertification of once hospitable land.
Federal Government in control of heavy industry is beneficial for the mega-engineering attempts we will no doubt continue to undertake, no matter the goal, military, economic, engineering, conservation, you name it.
However, business as a whole, such as service or product based, feeding the Capitalist part of the hybrid economy, should remain in private hands, where the consumer (and the owner) can benefit from competition, (with light regulation of the federal government to prevent the consolidation of economic power which may threaten the sovereignty of the government or the people.)
So, I propose a Capitalist, Socialist, Communist Hybrid economy meets the needs, wants, desires and instincts of the species.
Which brings me onto my next subject, Government; Government is a very important part of our lives and as with economics there are many political systems that govern the people. Let's look at the choices we have available.
Democracy is a relatively new system of government, where the people govern themselves directly, however, democracy has several weaknesses, as a population grows, it becomes increasingly harder to run a democracy (although this issue has recently become less of a problem with the advent of digital networking). The unfair rule of the majority which is offset with the division of a federal and local government, with certain rights, such as freedom of expression, freedom from un-needed government incursion, etc.
Most importantly, a Democracy is subject to the intelligence, the reason of the people. Should that reason degrade into ignorance, there are absolutely no checks and balances to prevent the passing of what we would view as unfair or dangerous legislation or brainwashing. (However, with fairness and danger being relative, who are we to assume such things?)
Indeed, in a Democracy or Republic in the modern world, the free, unregulated and decentralized (No more MSN, CNN or Clear Channel) is mandatory in a functioning free society.
A Republic, where elected leaders represent their constituency in governing political bodies, such as a senate. Where, in a perfect world, proud, brave and just men and women rise above the population to lead them above mob rule. However, these officials are subject to same corruption, ignorance and brain washing as is the population, more so, since there are far fewer of them then if their entire constituency were voting, but they are in a position if they are so inclined, to defend the minority from the majority.
Well, we also have the Dictatorship, while most of us would immediately dismiss it, Plato did believe a benevolent Dictatorship was the best form of government, with Democracy as his second choice. Weaknesses are innumerable, absolute power corrupts, etc. However, in a Military Command Structure, checks and balances are built into the hierarchy of rank ascension. With proper core values, the strong protect the weak, honor, sacrifice, etc. The thousand in one benevolent leader will arise, sworn to protect the sovereignty of the nation.
Therefore, I propose, a democratic republic, much like the United States, however, elected representatives serving in two congresses, the evolutionary congress, which proposes amendments or changes to the current legislation in effect, and the revolutionary congress, which create new legislation. The elected officials provide faces for the government, which is further divided up into the judicial, executive and legislative branches.
Parties, however, are completely banned to prevent the consolidation of power. A promising politician must run independent, relying not on his party but his goals and views to get him elected. Elected Officials can also appoint people to lesser management roles.
Only the people, however, have the ability to vote for or against new legislation or amendments, they also have the right to disprove any appointed candidate to any position their elected official may appoint. The Local Government and Federal Government interaction functions much like two separate governments, with emphasis on the local government (and state rights) serving the interests of the people while the Federal Government provides a cohesive whole for other governments to interact with and govern heavy industry related projects.
With only the voters passing the laws, electing officials, with direct control over the appointment of the bureaucratic 2nd level management, the voters have complete control over the government.
Indeed, Government and the Military operate on a completely open basis, there is no such thing as top secret. In this way, the Government is simply an extension of the people and the people an extension of the Government.
In addition to the Federal Judicial, Executive, Legislative branches and the Local Judicial, Executive, Legislative branches, their exists a fourth branch, the Military, an independent entity dedicated to the protection of the nation and enforcement of the constitution. Serving as head of the Armed Services, the Supreme Commander oversees all divisions of the military, Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Space Force. The Military should stand as a crowning example of intelligence, tolerance and the ideals of freedom, independence and the pursuit of excellence in all areas.
Talk about, Education, Social Revolution, Human Ideals, etc…
I wrote this while watching the Post Man, ^^
Wha'cha think?
(I started writing this in the "convince me of something thread" it's kind of grown into a complete overview of everything I've come to believe...)
The current political, economic and social policies of the United States and other nations around the world stand to benefit from a concept I call H.D.I.C. (Hybridization, Diversification and Independent Compromise.)
Our history is full of violent social change, conflict and suffering, H.D.I.C. calls for the hybridization of economic policies, a inter-mixing of market, command and socialist economies. The Human condition is determined by several factors, mind, body, environment and spirit, Economics (along with social interaction) are the building blocks of a positive environment, when a man has a job he loves, which support him and his pursuits in acquiring goods and services, he is happy (assuming the three other factors are met.)
The Market Economy presents us with the ultimate opportunity for advancement; theoretically, one may be born dirt poor and die a millionaire. However, as human greed drives the acquisition of wealth, those who seek it will inevitably and unjustly step on his fellow man.
But without the Market Economy, the employer or employee has no need to improve his work output or efficiency; we see this is the economic fallacies of Communism in what was the United Socialist Soviet Republic. However, to assume that man does not have a God or Darwin given instinct to work for the common good would also be as equally naive.
So, when designing the perfect economic system, one must inevitably lead to the hybridization of both capitalist and socialist systems, allowing for the advancement and acquisition of wealth, while providing basic services to everyone, such as housing, transportation and life supporting services, (water, heat, electricity, primary and secondary education.)
When you make allowances for both the common good and personal satisfaction, indeed, when greed and the common good work hand in hand to strengthen the nation state, where can you possibly go wrong? (At least, in that component of the proposed H.D.I.C. system.)
Large industry can benefit greatly from Communist policies, where (not necessarily a large but at least a federal) government can support projects on a scope never before dreamed off. Indeed, Humanity is also driven by a need to build big, to immortalize himself as he shapes the environment around him. Without such larger then life works, some of us feel empty. (I propose Humanity is subject to a cycle of creation and destruction, as I will detail later on in this document.)
Although some are happy living normal, family based lifestyles, or working for the common good of society in the fight against ignorance, intolerance, racism or sexual inequality, others will always want to see mankind do what was thought to be impossible, the pyramids, the great wall of China, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, orbital habitats, the colonization of Mars, the re-establishment of once destroyed forests, ecosystems and the de-desertification of once hospitable land.
Federal Government in control of heavy industry is beneficial for the mega-engineering attempts we will no doubt continue to undertake, no matter the goal, military, economic, engineering, conservation, you name it.
However, business as a whole, such as service or product based, feeding the Capitalist part of the hybrid economy, should remain in private hands, where the consumer (and the owner) can benefit from competition, (with light regulation of the federal government to prevent the consolidation of economic power which may threaten the sovereignty of the government or the people.)
So, I propose a Capitalist, Socialist, Communist Hybrid economy meets the needs, wants, desires and instincts of the species.
Which brings me onto my next subject, Government; Government is a very important part of our lives and as with economics there are many political systems that govern the people. Let's look at the choices we have available.
Democracy is a relatively new system of government, where the people govern themselves directly, however, democracy has several weaknesses, as a population grows, it becomes increasingly harder to run a democracy (although this issue has recently become less of a problem with the advent of digital networking). The unfair rule of the majority which is offset with the division of a federal and local government, with certain rights, such as freedom of expression, freedom from un-needed government incursion, etc.
Most importantly, a Democracy is subject to the intelligence, the reason of the people. Should that reason degrade into ignorance, there are absolutely no checks and balances to prevent the passing of what we would view as unfair or dangerous legislation or brainwashing. (However, with fairness and danger being relative, who are we to assume such things?)
Indeed, in a Democracy or Republic in the modern world, the free, unregulated and decentralized (No more MSN, CNN or Clear Channel) is mandatory in a functioning free society.
A Republic, where elected leaders represent their constituency in governing political bodies, such as a senate. Where, in a perfect world, proud, brave and just men and women rise above the population to lead them above mob rule. However, these officials are subject to same corruption, ignorance and brain washing as is the population, more so, since there are far fewer of them then if their entire constituency were voting, but they are in a position if they are so inclined, to defend the minority from the majority.
Well, we also have the Dictatorship, while most of us would immediately dismiss it, Plato did believe a benevolent Dictatorship was the best form of government, with Democracy as his second choice. Weaknesses are innumerable, absolute power corrupts, etc. However, in a Military Command Structure, checks and balances are built into the hierarchy of rank ascension. With proper core values, the strong protect the weak, honor, sacrifice, etc. The thousand in one benevolent leader will arise, sworn to protect the sovereignty of the nation.
Therefore, I propose, a democratic republic, much like the United States, however, elected representatives serving in two congresses, the evolutionary congress, which proposes amendments or changes to the current legislation in effect, and the revolutionary congress, which create new legislation. The elected officials provide faces for the government, which is further divided up into the judicial, executive and legislative branches.
Parties, however, are completely banned to prevent the consolidation of power. A promising politician must run independent, relying not on his party but his goals and views to get him elected. Elected Officials can also appoint people to lesser management roles.
Only the people, however, have the ability to vote for or against new legislation or amendments, they also have the right to disprove any appointed candidate to any position their elected official may appoint. The Local Government and Federal Government interaction functions much like two separate governments, with emphasis on the local government (and state rights) serving the interests of the people while the Federal Government provides a cohesive whole for other governments to interact with and govern heavy industry related projects.
With only the voters passing the laws, electing officials, with direct control over the appointment of the bureaucratic 2nd level management, the voters have complete control over the government.
Indeed, Government and the Military operate on a completely open basis, there is no such thing as top secret. In this way, the Government is simply an extension of the people and the people an extension of the Government.
In addition to the Federal Judicial, Executive, Legislative branches and the Local Judicial, Executive, Legislative branches, their exists a fourth branch, the Military, an independent entity dedicated to the protection of the nation and enforcement of the constitution. Serving as head of the Armed Services, the Supreme Commander oversees all divisions of the military, Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Space Force. The Military should stand as a crowning example of intelligence, tolerance and the ideals of freedom, independence and the pursuit of excellence in all areas.
Talk about, Education, Social Revolution, Human Ideals, etc…
I wrote this while watching the Post Man, ^^
Wha'cha think?