Some people may not like the transition, but the whole point of the transition is to achieve a more stable and more efficient economic system, in the long run. Even if the transition period is somewhat turbulent, I’d argue that that’s still better than having to deal with <current problems>
Said every revolutionary ever. Thanks for the conversation, I think I understand our cruxes. I do legitimately fear and disagree with the idea and its supporters, not just misunderstand the purpose or implementation. Bowing out now—I’ll continue to read responses, but no more posts, for a while at least.
I’m not a revolutionary. I’m a reformist. As I’ve already said, I want a gradual transition to Georgism. That’s what I support, and I do not endorse a revolutionary transition to Georgism.
The transition to Georgism doesn’t have to be a revolution. The abolition of slavery in the US wasn’t really a revolution either. Slavery was gradually outlawed in the northern states, and then it eventually got outlawed nationwide. Yes, it was a radical social change, but everybody today agrees that it was the right thing to do. Abolishing slavery lead to a wealthier and more prosperous society.
Since we arguing within the context of creating an ideal society, pointing out that Georgism could financially hurt landowners is not an argument against Georgism if Georgism would create a better society as a whole. It’s as good of an argument as saying “the slaveowners will lose a lot of property if we abolish slavery, therefore we shouldn’t outlaw slavery”. A successful society is supposed to benefit the collective. Rent-seeking doesn’t generate any wealth, nor does it provide any value for society.
Although you don’t want to respond anymore, I believe that many of your remaining questions can answered by the KAALVTN essay collection.
Said every revolutionary ever. Thanks for the conversation, I think I understand our cruxes. I do legitimately fear and disagree with the idea and its supporters, not just misunderstand the purpose or implementation. Bowing out now—I’ll continue to read responses, but no more posts, for a while at least.
I’m not a revolutionary. I’m a reformist. As I’ve already said, I want a gradual transition to Georgism. That’s what I support, and I do not endorse a revolutionary transition to Georgism.
The transition to Georgism doesn’t have to be a revolution. The abolition of slavery in the US wasn’t really a revolution either. Slavery was gradually outlawed in the northern states, and then it eventually got outlawed nationwide. Yes, it was a radical social change, but everybody today agrees that it was the right thing to do. Abolishing slavery lead to a wealthier and more prosperous society.
Since we arguing within the context of creating an ideal society, pointing out that Georgism could financially hurt landowners is not an argument against Georgism if Georgism would create a better society as a whole. It’s as good of an argument as saying “the slaveowners will lose a lot of property if we abolish slavery, therefore we shouldn’t outlaw slavery”. A successful society is supposed to benefit the collective. Rent-seeking doesn’t generate any wealth, nor does it provide any value for society.
Although you don’t want to respond anymore, I believe that many of your remaining questions can answered by the KAALVTN essay collection.