London Global Table 4th Dec. 2013
‘MATTERS IN THE AIR’
We seek ways to communicate the significance of
- LAND: The economic rent of all nature provided resources to be the source of public revenue
- MONEY: The currency (money) of a society is to be issued on behalf of the people of that society debt/interest free.
- · A BASIC MEANS OF LIVELIHOOD for all A welfare security provision in the form of a living income is to be sourced for every citizen as of right—unconditionally.
This replaces the current means-testing bureaucratic arm of the state.
1. IMMEDIATE SUPPORT FOR ACTIVISTS
a] The Brand Challenge and developing collaboration – around stolen Commons – ill conceived Money – the need for Basic Livelihood – REPORT TO BE GIVEN see also this next item……………..
b] Watch the NEW WEBSITE www.sharetherents.org & Homage to Henry George – Thesis 1 The Dynamics of the Statecraft of Greed and now Thesis 2 – The Cheating State Thesis 3 Thesis 3 Divine Right.pdf http://tinyurl.com/ps2ou9e Download Thesis #4 Mortal Taxes or a Life of iberty [PDF]
c] Progress in the dialogue between CEJ [in which we are collaborators] CCMJ , Critical Thinking and Positive Money – helping us to articulate the need of systemic change as defined in the first paragraph of this ‘Matters in the Air’. See Clive’s 22 slide presentation attached “The Power of Economics’ giving context to the three fundamentals land/money/basic income
d] Keep abreast of BACK TO the Future: from 1914 (WWI) to 2014 (Bradbury Pound) see EDM on the Bradbury Pound. http://www.parliament.uk/edm/2013-14/748
2. EVIDENCE OF MOUNTING DANGERS and OPPORTUNITIES
a] 31 remarkable minutes at St Paul’s on the first anniversary of OCCUPY.Poignant readings, Occupy Faith’s call, shred prayers, a bold protest and a serious address. this video of the Sermon AND OTHER contributions on Occupy London’s Anniversary by Dean of St Paul’s (inc. protest) 14Oct2012 at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iHHB4h2d0qY
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e] The span of human history is but a moment in the evolution of the earth and the universe. Carl Sagan reminds us how insignificant we are and the importance of nurturing each other and the tiny blue dot upon which we rely for life. A sense of wonder – Carl Sagan: The Earth Is Where We Make Our Stand
f] Managing Transparency http://www.monbiot.com/2013/12/02/managing-transparency/
3. AREAS FOR DEEPER INVESTIGATION – REPORTS FROM COLLABORATIVE
AGENCIES
a] POSITIVE MONEY CONFERENCE in London on Sat. 1st March 2014
| b] RUNNYMEDE GAZETTE OCTOBER 2013.doc 316K View Download |
c] from James Quilligan’s article, ‘TOWARD A COMMON THEORY OF VALUE: Pt 5: COMMON DEVELOPMENT . see this Summary:
SEVEN RAYS OF COMMONS
1. INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM – ensurIng the right of self-determination.
2. SOCIAL EQUALITY – meeting human needs through resource sovereignty.
3. INTENTIONAL CO-OPERATION –the practice of community provisioning.
4. CULTURAL HARMONY – elegant, organic and peaceful world.
5. HIGHER SCIENCE –Onto-Technology and network society
6. SELF-RELIANCE – the tale of ‘Our Shared Commons’.
7. SUSTAINABLE ORDER – new incentives for resource regeneration
all leading to THE COMMONS OF ORDINARY VALUE: REUNITING MIND AND MATTER
f] CRITICAL THINKING – If you want to Comment on today’s Daily Pickings go to: http://freecriticalthinking.org/daily-pickings/732-red-is-not-always-progressive
g] TAXPAYERS AGAINST POVERTY– Paul Nicolson www.facebook.com/pages/Taxpayers-Against-Poverty/299911526728884
h] Mario Molinari’s seminal work ‘START WITH FOOD’. To download: startfood.
i] Prof. Joseph Huber’s presentation at our 9th Annual AMI Monetary Reform Conference is posted on our website at http://www.monetary.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Huber-Modern-Money-Paper.pdf
j] FT – ‘A new economics: Teaching of discipline needs to rely less on abstract models’: http://www.gcgi.info/blog/497-a-comment-on-a-financial-times-editorial-november-12-2013 PS: You may also be interested to see: Try not to become a man of success, but a man of value http://www.gcgi.info/blog/495-try-not-to-become-a-man-of-success-but-a-man-of-value-albert-einstein
k] Mother Pelican – December report http://www.pelicanweb.org/solisustv09n12page3.html
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THERE ARE BASIC PAPERS ON GLOBAL TABLE LINKS
– Initiatives with which we engage http://globaltable.org.uk/wp/?page_id=373
– Fundamentals of a sane economy http://globaltable.org.uk/wp/?page_id=376
……..Up-dates for entries are always welcome from the Table’s associates.
LETTERS TO PRESS ETC.
a] Prem Sikka has an article on The Guardian website which comments on the post-crash Banking Bill going through parliament. Needless to say the government is appeasing corporate elites and is not tackling major issues. Within the limited space available to me I have suggested five minimalist reforms.
The article is titled “Five tips for George Osborne on banking reform”. It is available at http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/nov/26/five-tips-for-george-osborne-on-banking-reform
You are most welcome to add your comments and stimulate debates. As always, there is more on the AABA website
