On politics, power, and the real economic system. We’ve been through a traumatic few years – Donald Trump, the pandemic, a racial reckoning, an anti-democracy insurrection, environmental devastation. The tempest isn’t over.
I retired with a NY state pension that does not include dental care. I’m in my 70’s now and need major dental surgery. Needless to say, I’m spending a lot of my savings. I see many people my age with missing teeth. Dental care should be part of health care.
I stopped donating to the DNC or any Democratic candidates. More money doesn't win elections. Ask Jamie Harrison, Amy McGrath or Allison Lundagran Grimes.
If money doesn't move mountains and open minds of low information voters, what does work? Money certainly works to influence many of our legislators to act in the interests of the donor class. America has the best politicians money can buy.
I write this from Medellín, Colombia, where I moved to retire after Trump's election. One thing I hope to get from your newsletter and website is an awakened sense of hope. and purpose.
The Jews with the most enormous amount of hope who lived in Germany in 1932 did not live to see their hopes and dreams come to fruition. Most were murdered by the Nazis. Those who lost hope and could afford to, left the country.
At 72, I've been voting since I was 21. Maybe I'll see 4 more presidential elections. I'll be 88 by then, if I stay healthy.
I just want to live long enough to see my country of birth start providing a high quality of life for all its residents and stop making war around the world for power and greed.
Maybe you can restore my sense of optimism because right now, I feel like America learned nothing from Germany in 1932.
As a small business person that took my business entirely online and left the USA in 2014 - largely because of healthcare and planning for my eventual inability to keep up with rent increases in my commercial space that outpaced my ability to raise my prices - It was always intimated that I must have been falling short somehow - even though I was very successful within it - however fitness businesses like mine were and are increasingly being really supported by large real estate hedge funds or the celebrity influencer that dumps an inordinate amount money into a fitness business in order to be a loss leader on their actual profit in other areas. I may not be explaining that properly but Im hoping you understand what I mean.
Anyway - most fitness business couldn't actually maintain themselves otherwise without these underpinnings of money coming from elsewhere....I wonder what you think about this and is there more information about this kind of thing.
Wellness and fitness is almost ALL floated somehow in a way that's not a direct result of the actual fitness product sales. Its a huge sector and wonder were it will lead.
I understand the need to pay contributors but wish that you and others would consider that having to pay for full access means those of us who have limited incomes (and may be the subject of or most interested in your essays) don’t get to read all your material. Only those with enough income or wealth can. Seems like something you are arguing against…
Robert, I was disturbed when a conservative friend sent me an article (Breitbart) claiming that Michelle Obama refuses to publically condemn the terrorist attacks in Israel. If it is true, along with Barack's relationship with Farrakhan, this is a very bad move for Democrats. Are there so few Jewish votes that it doesn't matter? I am also very sad for the loss of life of Palestinians in Gaza who were captive residents of a terrorist state. Whatever the Obamas really think, they are not smart to be silent here.
I have read the "Power of Public Ideas" as well as "Saving Capitalism" and both books confirm my viewpoints regarding the relationship between Democracy and Capitalism.
There are 100 subsectors in the American Economy who employ 130,606,000 private sector employees. The first 50% of these employees (largest to smallest added up) work in only 14 of these 100 subsectors. The first 75% of these employees work in only 26 of all 100 sectors. Furthermore, every state can be classified as "small business" states or "big business" states by the percentage of employees who work in the smallest or largest classes from 5 employees to 1000_ employees. The states in order of big businesses to smallest are:
AZ
WDC
IL
MI
NV
NY
MN
IN
DE
MA
TN
OH
GA
TX
PA
WA
KY
WI
NC
NJ
KS
MO
CT
UT
SC
CA
MD
VA
FL
AR
IA
RI
NE
HI
MS
AL
LA
CO
AK
OK
NM
NH
OR
VT
WV
ND
ME
SD
ID
MT
WY
Big business, small business. It doesn't matter AS LONG AS THE RESIDENTS of that state see to it that the Senators that represent them see to their interests. The residents of WY represent the small business owner, the residents of AZ, IL, and MI represent the largest corporations in America. Let's all take responsibility for the __metrics_ that matter and focus our energies into organizing ourselves around the _per capita_ concentrations of our district or state. I can "nominate" every state or every district in the union to become the "national representatives" of the issue to all others. ..Simple demographics will soon replace both parties and we will one day have a fully united nation for ALL. We will get an economic vision, a social representation, and we well have the political influence to manage and direct our government by the _per capita representation system_ our founders intended to this day.
Not sure if you need a subscription to post, but I have written several documents worth review: "Public Letter to the US Congress". Specification on the Job Description of the Presidency". "Manual on Democratic Activism". I believe that many things that the American people would like to tell Congress is in this letter. It is 28 pages, so you will have to be patient to finally get to the "Congressional Accountability Designations". There is also a 12 point list of VALUES of how a National Family Party would adhere to... https://www.facebook.com/mark.ahearn.96... I have read "The Power of Public Ideas"... as well as "Saving Capitalism" so I am well versed on any who would read these documents and make comment RE: RRs work... Let see if this posts if I click on the button... Simple enough, but no subscription at this time...
I am so happy to see people going on strike for better pay! I was in a school union for 29yrs and it gave us better pay!! I have been following you for many years and I believe in everything you say!!!!! It will take years for this country to go back to the hard workers and unions!! I don’t think I will see it but I can hope and pray for my children!!!! I enjoy your newsletter. Thank You Dinna
I am, at heart, an Independent who thought of myself as spiritual not political. A 63 yrs. old white woman with Mexican heritage who has been married to a Republican for over 38 years. I refuse to let corrupt politics divide my family. Yes, I did mean it when I told my husband that if he voted for Trump in 2020, I was leaving him.
Why am I signing up for your newsletter?
My husband did not vote for Trump but he and most of my family still refuse to listen to my concerns about the threats to our democracy. In January 2020 after the Insurrection, when my husband told me I was alienating my family with my political views, I had a nervous breakdown. During this time, I went on Facebook for my first post in 10 yrs. Below is my first post on Jan. 18th, 2020.
EQUAL. I believe the power of this one word is the capstone of our democracy. Adding this one word, Equal to our Pledge of Allegiance has been my daily prayer since George Floyd’s murder. I add the word Equal before the word Justice, so I am reminded of this shameful injustice, every day. My prayer is for our Nation and for every single one of us.
I believe the chaos of lies and corruption are fraud and some of us are still the unknowing victims. Some of us believe a President, a Congress person, a Political Party or a Law Enforcement Officer can act above the law. Some of us think NOT every Citizen of the United States of America, deserves to be treated equally.
Before I share my prayer, I want you to know, how deeply I reflective on the word indivisible. So many of my family, friends, co-workers and neighbors believe the 4 years of lies that our President and his accomplices have sowed.
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and * equal* justice for all.
My hope is that by adding this one powerful word, Equal, this will be the guiding light for many of us to see the truth, through all the confusion and fraud. I believe as citizens we should all be peacefully online protesting for the truth and accountability. No one is above the law. The Rule of Law is the foundation of our Constitution and the final capstone, to save our great Democracy is equal justice.
To clearly see we can only be Indivisible when we have Equal Justice.
My dream, today on MLK’s birthday, is to help make a difference and to save our democracy.
When you are ready, let’s talk?
I need to be heard. I need discussions on how to stop the destruction of our Democracy. I need the truth and accountability. For my grandchildren and for us all, I need to stop the madness before it’s too late.
Noreen
P.S. I do fantasize about a petition, to add the word Equal to our Pledge of Allegiance going viral. Maybe then insurgents won’t highjack OUR flag when they are attacking! Do you have any suggestions for me?
I retired with a NY state pension that does not include dental care. I’m in my 70’s now and need major dental surgery. Needless to say, I’m spending a lot of my savings. I see many people my age with missing teeth. Dental care should be part of health care.
I'm happy to send some money your way.
Especially excited about "office hours".
I stopped donating to the DNC or any Democratic candidates. More money doesn't win elections. Ask Jamie Harrison, Amy McGrath or Allison Lundagran Grimes.
If money doesn't move mountains and open minds of low information voters, what does work? Money certainly works to influence many of our legislators to act in the interests of the donor class. America has the best politicians money can buy.
I write this from Medellín, Colombia, where I moved to retire after Trump's election. One thing I hope to get from your newsletter and website is an awakened sense of hope. and purpose.
The Jews with the most enormous amount of hope who lived in Germany in 1932 did not live to see their hopes and dreams come to fruition. Most were murdered by the Nazis. Those who lost hope and could afford to, left the country.
At 72, I've been voting since I was 21. Maybe I'll see 4 more presidential elections. I'll be 88 by then, if I stay healthy.
I just want to live long enough to see my country of birth start providing a high quality of life for all its residents and stop making war around the world for power and greed.
Maybe you can restore my sense of optimism because right now, I feel like America learned nothing from Germany in 1932.
I, personally, would rather read a newsletter than watch a video. It’s simply what I prefer.
As a small business person that took my business entirely online and left the USA in 2014 - largely because of healthcare and planning for my eventual inability to keep up with rent increases in my commercial space that outpaced my ability to raise my prices - It was always intimated that I must have been falling short somehow - even though I was very successful within it - however fitness businesses like mine were and are increasingly being really supported by large real estate hedge funds or the celebrity influencer that dumps an inordinate amount money into a fitness business in order to be a loss leader on their actual profit in other areas. I may not be explaining that properly but Im hoping you understand what I mean.
Anyway - most fitness business couldn't actually maintain themselves otherwise without these underpinnings of money coming from elsewhere....I wonder what you think about this and is there more information about this kind of thing.
Wellness and fitness is almost ALL floated somehow in a way that's not a direct result of the actual fitness product sales. Its a huge sector and wonder were it will lead.
I can't pay for a subscription at this time, but am most interested in what you have to say and share.
Grateful to have this availability! Thank you!
I understand the need to pay contributors but wish that you and others would consider that having to pay for full access means those of us who have limited incomes (and may be the subject of or most interested in your essays) don’t get to read all your material. Only those with enough income or wealth can. Seems like something you are arguing against…
Robert, I was disturbed when a conservative friend sent me an article (Breitbart) claiming that Michelle Obama refuses to publically condemn the terrorist attacks in Israel. If it is true, along with Barack's relationship with Farrakhan, this is a very bad move for Democrats. Are there so few Jewish votes that it doesn't matter? I am also very sad for the loss of life of Palestinians in Gaza who were captive residents of a terrorist state. Whatever the Obamas really think, they are not smart to be silent here.
I write to Congress to get the money out of elections. Was that a problem in Germany too, in 1932?
Dear Dr. Reich,
I have read the "Power of Public Ideas" as well as "Saving Capitalism" and both books confirm my viewpoints regarding the relationship between Democracy and Capitalism.
There are 100 subsectors in the American Economy who employ 130,606,000 private sector employees. The first 50% of these employees (largest to smallest added up) work in only 14 of these 100 subsectors. The first 75% of these employees work in only 26 of all 100 sectors. Furthermore, every state can be classified as "small business" states or "big business" states by the percentage of employees who work in the smallest or largest classes from 5 employees to 1000_ employees. The states in order of big businesses to smallest are:
AZ
WDC
IL
MI
NV
NY
MN
IN
DE
MA
TN
OH
GA
TX
PA
WA
KY
WI
NC
NJ
KS
MO
CT
UT
SC
CA
MD
VA
FL
AR
IA
RI
NE
HI
MS
AL
LA
CO
AK
OK
NM
NH
OR
VT
WV
ND
ME
SD
ID
MT
WY
Big business, small business. It doesn't matter AS LONG AS THE RESIDENTS of that state see to it that the Senators that represent them see to their interests. The residents of WY represent the small business owner, the residents of AZ, IL, and MI represent the largest corporations in America. Let's all take responsibility for the __metrics_ that matter and focus our energies into organizing ourselves around the _per capita_ concentrations of our district or state. I can "nominate" every state or every district in the union to become the "national representatives" of the issue to all others. ..Simple demographics will soon replace both parties and we will one day have a fully united nation for ALL. We will get an economic vision, a social representation, and we well have the political influence to manage and direct our government by the _per capita representation system_ our founders intended to this day.
Mark Ahearn
Not sure if you need a subscription to post, but I have written several documents worth review: "Public Letter to the US Congress". Specification on the Job Description of the Presidency". "Manual on Democratic Activism". I believe that many things that the American people would like to tell Congress is in this letter. It is 28 pages, so you will have to be patient to finally get to the "Congressional Accountability Designations". There is also a 12 point list of VALUES of how a National Family Party would adhere to... https://www.facebook.com/mark.ahearn.96... I have read "The Power of Public Ideas"... as well as "Saving Capitalism" so I am well versed on any who would read these documents and make comment RE: RRs work... Let see if this posts if I click on the button... Simple enough, but no subscription at this time...
Thanks but it’s not being included.
I am so happy to see people going on strike for better pay! I was in a school union for 29yrs and it gave us better pay!! I have been following you for many years and I believe in everything you say!!!!! It will take years for this country to go back to the hard workers and unions!! I don’t think I will see it but I can hope and pray for my children!!!! I enjoy your newsletter. Thank You Dinna
Who am I?
I am, at heart, an Independent who thought of myself as spiritual not political. A 63 yrs. old white woman with Mexican heritage who has been married to a Republican for over 38 years. I refuse to let corrupt politics divide my family. Yes, I did mean it when I told my husband that if he voted for Trump in 2020, I was leaving him.
Why am I signing up for your newsletter?
My husband did not vote for Trump but he and most of my family still refuse to listen to my concerns about the threats to our democracy. In January 2020 after the Insurrection, when my husband told me I was alienating my family with my political views, I had a nervous breakdown. During this time, I went on Facebook for my first post in 10 yrs. Below is my first post on Jan. 18th, 2020.
EQUAL. I believe the power of this one word is the capstone of our democracy. Adding this one word, Equal to our Pledge of Allegiance has been my daily prayer since George Floyd’s murder. I add the word Equal before the word Justice, so I am reminded of this shameful injustice, every day. My prayer is for our Nation and for every single one of us.
I believe the chaos of lies and corruption are fraud and some of us are still the unknowing victims. Some of us believe a President, a Congress person, a Political Party or a Law Enforcement Officer can act above the law. Some of us think NOT every Citizen of the United States of America, deserves to be treated equally.
Before I share my prayer, I want you to know, how deeply I reflective on the word indivisible. So many of my family, friends, co-workers and neighbors believe the 4 years of lies that our President and his accomplices have sowed.
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and * equal* justice for all.
My hope is that by adding this one powerful word, Equal, this will be the guiding light for many of us to see the truth, through all the confusion and fraud. I believe as citizens we should all be peacefully online protesting for the truth and accountability. No one is above the law. The Rule of Law is the foundation of our Constitution and the final capstone, to save our great Democracy is equal justice.
To clearly see we can only be Indivisible when we have Equal Justice.
My dream, today on MLK’s birthday, is to help make a difference and to save our democracy.
When you are ready, let’s talk?
I need to be heard. I need discussions on how to stop the destruction of our Democracy. I need the truth and accountability. For my grandchildren and for us all, I need to stop the madness before it’s too late.
Noreen
P.S. I do fantasize about a petition, to add the word Equal to our Pledge of Allegiance going viral. Maybe then insurgents won’t highjack OUR flag when they are attacking! Do you have any suggestions for me?
Why are they going after trumps buddies but not after trump? I would so love to see the fool in prison!
To ROBERT REICH: Will you please tell your Terri Walsh to leave me alone? TY Look at this>Robert Reich
Terri Walsh replied to your comment
I'm pretty sure you're a troll. The gofundme link is the giveaway - remarkably you're mysteriously the only person that's given. Interesting.
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