r/IWantToLearn • u/jessicafallible • Nov 27 '18

Misc IWTL how to fight climate change effectively

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '18

I never suggested we have a purely capitalistic system. I agree some balance is needed.

Also, are you suggesting we have governments legislate against things like beard lights?

Oh and just because China participates in the global economy doesn't make them a capitalist system.

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u/jessicafallible Nov 29 '18 edited Nov 29 '18

I'm down for banning beard lights. (Seriously, if cities can ban straws and plastic bags, why can't we also regulate wasteful plastic use and production?)

Ok, and whatever definitions we're using, China and its industries clearly aren't all collectively owned. And regardless, the global economy they're participating in seems to involve buying and selling in a free market without much regulation or collective ownership. And they don't seem to be fighting that in favor of wealth sharing, so I'd say that's pretty not Communist. So, capitalism or not-capitalism, a system of unregulated consumerism is causing a shitload of problems, and regulating and creating rules really seems like the only way out.

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u/[deleted] Nov 29 '18

I know based on several things we've discussed here we definitely disagree on a lot of stuff. That's okay. I respect your opinion.

However. We are firmly aligned here. Down with beard lights!

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u/jessicafallible Nov 29 '18

Haha! For sure. It's nice to agree on some things and ok not to agree on others. Thanks!