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Peter Joseph on the Solution to Debt Slavery and American Consumerism

Peter Joseph on the Solution to Debt Slavery and American Consumerism
Corporatism and Consumerism

From RT:  Peter Joseph from the Zeitgeist Film Series and Movement speaks about possible social and economic solutions in response to the systemic collapse of our economic, environmental and social world. His ideas are radical, but please listen with an open mind. Watch the full episode @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3qidsAMfr4&feature=channel_video_title Watch more …See the Rest

The High Price of Materialism

The High Price of Materialism
Animated Video

Psychologist Tim Kasser discusses how America’s culture of consumerism undermines our well-being. When people buy into the ever-present marketing messages that “the good life” is “the goods life,” they not only use up Earth’s limited resources, but they are less happy and less inclined toward helping others. The animation both …See the Rest

The Links Between Big Government and Big Business

The Links Between Big Government and Big Business
Corporatism and Consumerism

Why are all of these government positions held by insiders at Big Oil companies, Comcast, GE, Goldman Sachs, Media companies, Monsanto and Pharmaceutical companies? Click the image to see the connections…and click again to enlarge.

“Worker-Owners of America, Unite”: Will Cooperative Workplaces Democratize U.S. Economy?

Corporatism and Consumerism

“Gar Alperovitz argues in an op-ed in today’s New York Times that we may be in the midst of a profound transition toward an economy characterized by more democratic structures of ownership. Alperovitz finds that 130 million Americans are members of some kind of cooperative, and 13 million Americans work …See the Rest

The Walmartization of America Redux: How the Relentless Drive for Cheap Stuff Undermines Our Economy, Bankrupts Our Soul, and Pillages the Planet | Common Dreams

The Walmartization of America Redux: How the Relentless Drive for Cheap Stuff Undermines Our Economy, Bankrupts Our Soul, and Pillages the Planet | Common Dreams
Corporatism and Consumerism

“…But the dirtiest little secret of all, is that we – the 99% — enable this race to the bottom.  Our addiction to cheap stuff and our desire for more, more, more is the fuel that feeds this destructive Ponzi scheme. But there is good news here, too.  If we …See the Rest