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In reply to the discussion: Cornel West & company explain why they are socialists.. [View all]white_wolf
(6,238 posts)42. Well you probably wouldn't have a company organized like a capitalist corporation.
You might have a federation of companies that operate in a general area. Power would be diffused so the odds of needing to make a decision that would have an effect on the whole group would be small. However, if that were to come up and a major policy change was needed, I could see two ways. 1. Have a secure website set up where each person could nominate solutions, then after the options have been narrowed down to a handful have each person vote for which course to take. 2. Have each member company send a representative to a national meeting to vote. The delegates would have to be bound to represent the wishes of the people who sent them, though and not their own.
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We have over a 100 subscribers I think. We are probably one of the most popular groups here.
white_wolf
Jul 2012
#5
Oooh, I have the Gungeon trashed, so I can't check, but I'll bet you might be right!
Starry Messenger
Jul 2012
#6
This actually touches on a larger debate in socialist circles that I won't get too much into
white_wolf
Aug 2012
#38
Well you probably wouldn't have a company organized like a capitalist corporation.
white_wolf
Aug 2012
#42
Sure it is. Democracy itself is cumbersome at times. Dictatorships are much more efficent.
white_wolf
Aug 2012
#44
I'm one of the ones that think things should be a bit more centralized.
Starry Messenger
Aug 2012
#46