Waldo Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Just seen this brilliant film documentary (inequality for all), which addresses the issue of a widening gap between the rich and the poor. Also big business, globalisation, and business lobbying of politicians (which seems a lot like bribes for favourable taxation rules). Would recommend it to anyone. One take away, was how nobody is really looking out for the interests of the working and middle classes. We're just getting more and more screwed by the system; so, what can be done? How can the little guy change the system so it's not shafting him anymore? One (probably quite crazy) idea I had, was to threaten the establishment with mass voluntary imprisonment. If a critical mass of people say, we're not going to work ourselves to death like rats on a wheel, for a system that is screwing us, instead we're all going to opt out, and demand that you imprison, cloth and feed us. Would that shake things up? Sure, you'd need like 10% of the population to go along with the idea ... at least it would give the working man some leverage and negotiating power? Sometimes, when something isn't working for you, isn't the best course of action to stick a spanner in the works and break the system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalithic Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 some form of revolution is needed, of that i've no doubt. How that's done with a favourable outcome, i have no idea. These are obscene times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Also, for people who are so poor and maybe in debt, who are struggling to feed and provide for themselves; wouldn't they be better off going to a police station, and asking to be imprisoned (fed, clothed, sheltered) for say 1 year. If the police refuse, just ask what non violent crime does a person need to commit in order to get 1 year in prison? I would think it's better to be in prison, than living rough on the streets and starving and being at the mercy of the elements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalithic Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Also, for people who are so poor and maybe in debt, who are struggling to feed and provide for themselves; wouldn't they be better off going to a police station, and asking to be imprisoned (fed, clothed, sheltered) for say 1 year. If the police refuse, just ask what non violent crime does a person need to commit in order to get 1 year in prison? I would think it's better to be in prison, than living rough on the streets and starving and being at the mercy of the elements. They'd probably section you. They have ultimate control over your destiny that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 How many millions of people can they afford to section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteowl Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 How many millions of people can they afford to section You need a critical mass of people to get things done. That is, in my opinion, one of the driving factors behind most governments desire to control and manipulate the Internet and social media. Knowledge is power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 How many millions of people can they afford to section They'd consider other ways of disposal but it would be bt gassing, far too expensive. I'm seeing similarities between the current UK government and Nazi Germany. I'm not the only one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportsTrophy Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 That was the idea of Unions, to uphold workers and peoples rights, but the establishment soon put an end to that. They have a way of making everything look legal when it clearly isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 One (probably quite crazy) idea I had, was to threaten the establishment with mass voluntary imprisonment. If a critical mass of people say, we're not going to work ourselves to death like rats on a wheel, for a system that is screwing us, instead we're all going to opt out, and demand that you imprison, cloth and feed us. Would that shake things up? Sure, you'd need like 10% of the population to go along with the idea ... at least it would give the working man some leverage and negotiating power? Yeah, completely barking. Prison places for several million people, easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamo Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 How many millions of people can they afford to section How many million of people are there that would be better off asking to be imprisoned for a year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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