Sunday 15 April 2018

How would you rule the world?

These sorts of questions are fine, they are free.  But In some countries , at particular times, they can cost your life. So it was in revolutionary Spain in the 30's.

How would I rule my world?

My principles would be based on the following:-

1) promote the sum of collective good (utilitarianism/ internationalism).
2) measure the impact on our environment over the longer term (sustainability).
3) decisions to be made as close to source of need as possible (subsidiarity).
4) every political decision made to be held in check and questioned (democracy).
5) profits to the people (socialism).
6) all basic need met unconditionally (security).
7) shared power.  Set periods of office. Awareness of creeping hubris (pragmatism).

My radical position would be-
A) To largely aim to do away with charity. Charity is an admission of failure. It fosters dependency, and ensures that the powerful retain power. It is largely passive, maintaining a 'status quo'.
B) Reduce the size of car engines to make them safer, slower and more economic/ecological.
C) Nationalise transport systems, and utilities.
D) Introduce more regulation to control capitalism.  For example- stop cheep flights or over charging on insurance. Both mean a fair price is not being charged. Someone suffers.

I would introduce a basic allowance for all citizens, that would be expected to cover the cost of basic needs. This system would be like a pention. (It already exists in countries like Kuwait).
The old and disabled would get a supplement dependent on their need. This system would reduce fraud and would be cheeper to administer. It would also mean that everyone would know that there should be no reason for anyone to beg.

Key big policy decisions would need to be:-

Working out partnerships and alinements. Trade agreements- defence pacts, creating a shared voice.

Where to strike particular balances, for example in education.  Should school be run like private entities, or have political oversight?  I'm in favour of local political oversight. individual educational establishments would be seen as part of a larger whole, where every member of the community has a place, and the focus would be on all age education, seen as an investment rather than a privilege.

Addressing health inequalities.  Public health should be seen as integrated, and therefore will have to be better than private care. Currently private care 'piggie backs' on public health.  Private operating theatres use public A&E services to act as an insurance policy.  This should end.  I would have multiagency strategies where the needs of the user would be central, and all services would act to moderate against the 'unsaid' intentions of individual services.

The fostering of national values and identity that is open minded, inclusive and healthy.  For me the key here is having shared experiences and acknowledging the desires of large and small groups.


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