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Comment on Structural Reform: The Case for Public State Banks by Mark Rego-Monteiro

Mark Rego-Monteiro — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:56:18 +0000

Nice to finally read about this institutional throwback. I imagine it suggests a really desirable form of a healthy public sector, including the US Federal Reserve system. One of my favorite thinkers on the desirability of a healthy government is Michel Aglietta and his ideas of capitalist regulation.

Still, as the article points out, the influence of public attitudes is important, and corporations’ beneficiaries have indoctrinated much of modern society, especially in the US. It’s nice to see references to Michael Moore’s work, but there is another slugger who weighed in after the 2008 crisis. Ralph Nader wrote about credit unions in a Counterpunch article, and a campaign was launched including such advocates as Green America and the Rev Billy.

Comment on New Hybrids: Paths to 21st Century Socialism on the Micro Level by Jim Daly

Jim Daly — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:27:43 +0000

Just for an FYI. The Occupy protests are NOT over. The camping in Zuccoti park has ended but not their General Assembly or protests. I am a member of Occupy Providence and we, along with Portland, still have our camps up. The camping is a minor part of the movement and it is the protests and General Assembly that our voice is heard and we inspire change. The Occupy movement has come but will NEVER be gone.
- Peace, Love and Solidarity – Jim.

Comment on High Design: Two Birds with One Stone in New Infrastucture and Energy by Robert

Robert — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:42:42 +0000

The idea at first seems intriguing, however the weight, torque and sail dynamics would prevent it from becoming a reality as shown.

Comment on Steelworkers Aim at Job Creation with Worker-Owned Factories by Herb

Herb — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:50:43 +0000

The cooperative systems from local, regional, and national levels are ready to develop green and “returning to the USA” manufacturing jobs. What is needed of course is the means to unite the current movement manifesting across the USA. A work group to design the RFP, obtain the funding, coordinate training, evaluate the development options, then fund the optimum number of cooperatives creating the optimum number of jobs. All of which utilizes the wisdom from the global cooperative movement and the American “can do attitude” to create large scale worker owned, managed,and enjoyed cooperatives.

Comment on Mondragon as a Bridge to a New Socialism by Heather

Heather — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:14:48 +0000

Dear Editors,

I am currently writing a thesis on Mondragón and was wondering if the documents you referenced March 31, 2011: “MCC corporate report and other documents in English from 2009″ were publicly available or if you could offer advice on where to locate them. In addition to the structure of MCC I am also specifically interested in Mondragón University. Any thoughts you have on the matter or advice about the documents would be much appreciated.

Thank you,

Heather

Comment on Mondragon Diaries: Five Days Studying Cutting-Edge People and Tools for Change by Buber's Basque Page : Mondragon

Buber's Basque Page : Mondragon — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:47:01 +0000

[...] about it, you can find some information at this Wikipedia article. A reader pointed me to this blog, which gives a diary of a visit to Mondragon to learn about the co-op. Some interesting reading [...]

Comment on Solidarity Economy in the Big Apple: by Georgia Wever

Georgia Wever — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:04:03 +0000

This is a great idea. I had no idea itwas planned. We will try
to do something.
GA

Comment on Unexpected Outcomes: Why Drones Are a Bad Idea by P2P Foundation » Blog Archive » Drones, Open Source Warfare, and Peak Armaments

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:37:51 +0000

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Comment on Unexpected Outcomes: Why Drones Are a Bad Idea by Mike Longenecker

Mike Longenecker — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:02:31 +0000

I wrote about the efficacy/failure of drone wars here:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/08/01/1001349/-Empire-and-the-Illusion-of-Security

Comment on Steelworkers Aim at Job Creation with Worker-Owned Factories by Frank Simmons

Frank Simmons — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:10:18 +0000

I am very interested in this subject and desire much info about “Mondragon” and ESOP’s and cooperative and community owned companies and businesses. Please include me on updates and any new infomation available now and in the future about this subject. I have a strong desire to participate in these concepts and the implementation of changing who to make this country competitive again.