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Watched a video that said "Learn coding in 3 hours", it took me 2 months. Playing with my new skill. Let's grow 🌱

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It's taken almost a year in New Zealand working at a supermarket for me to realize my purpose.

I now have a clear vision and direction.

Let the good times roll.

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Let’s add two separate socialism definitions.

In an authoritarian socialist state, the wealth is simply transferred to the state, and then they dictate through society, a smart one allows for private sector.

In a democratic socialist state, the workers (the middle class) gain more of the wealth. And things become more egalitarian. Usually collectively invest in their society. Providing free-at-point-of-use or affordable public and essential goods.

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Socialism is an economic model.

To curb the inequality tendency Capitalism leaves when the floor gets bought privately.

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Capitalism grows wealth.
Socialism shares it.

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Democracy let’s the people decide.
Authoritarianism the government decides.

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@bmwhocking @Whateve31623725 @Suitandtie9999 @pascall23362 That’s true. If they think the value will go up, they build on top.

Imagine a community that it didn’t require debt to add on more.

It’s a choice the society has made.

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@matt_horncastle Well…

You don’t hide it.

I give you that.

I don’t think hating poor is good for society.

Might be better worth asking “why do we have so many poor?”

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Basic New Zealand economics because we made the safest asset the tax friendly asset too. Unfortunately, it’s also our most basic necessity, shelter. More and more speculation leads to more and more inequality.

I don’t see how it could go much higher without making it out of reach for most young adults without substantial parent help. I mean, it pretty much is already out of reach for many on their own without parent help.

I think it’s time for NZ to ask itself whether we want a country of renters for the next generation.

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@Suitandtie9999 @pascall23362 Resource for your claim please.

Because many economists argue for land value tax. Many.

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There is a real tension here.

Clearly, speculation on property has outpriced many new buyers.

But, lowering prices hurts current owners.

Someone always pays.

Do you think tho, that high property values, which eat into everyone’s salaries, is a good thing?

What solution do you have to move capital into more productive areas?

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@matt_horncastle Fair

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Right. Aussie is overtaxed on the middle class.

Someone always pays.

Neoliberalism sets it up so the middle class pay for the gutting of the public sector.

It’s not as bad in Aussie. Kept a degree of it’s socialist side so you guys get a decent superannuation and double/triple pay to NZ.

In NZ, it has seemed to lean more neoliberal, and now we’re paying the price. Infrastructure in NZ is in baaaddd shape.

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@feder98 @matt_horncastle And how much if the uber rich do you think we get?

It’s definitely not 25%

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@FlyingK73541136 @matt_horncastle Neoliberalists don't get that public good require funding

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@EnokaPoere What's the plan?

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@TaxpayersUnion Serious question:

Without revenue generating assets, how are we expecting a government to spend without tax?

government has to exist for a functioning society.

Otherwise, expect Somalia style anarchy

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@ItsKieranDrew why no?

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@herbofchch @TaxpayersUnion agreed. that is an example of bad debt

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@nzpoliticsgroup Yup. And I think I’ve gotten to that point now.

Took a year feeling like wtf am I doing working at a supermarket? Lol.

But tbh, a non-intense physical job has been good for my mind.

Plenty of time to let that clarity happen.

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@nzpoliticsgroup Next iteration I’ll share for sure.

I’ll openly look for critique from people as this develops

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@nzpoliticsgroup Also, I have worked online for 3 years. Had clients. Was mainly marketing for devs, translating their work into laymen’s speech.

But, something wasn’t sitting right. I lost purpose, motivation and the clients.

Hence the rut.