Category Archives: capitalism

Property

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Jeff Kisling

I continue to struggle to convince others that we cannot make progress toward justice as long as we are content to remain in systems that continue to cause injustice. Racism is built into the social, economic and political structures of … Continue reading →

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Moral Injury

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Jeff Kisling

I recently came across a discussion of moral injury, and immediately recognized how that applied to a number of situations in my life, past and present. Much of what is written about moral injury relates to war. Unsurprisingly as combatants … Continue reading →

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We Must “Think Again”

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Jeff Kisling

I’m very concerned the white middle class in this country will continue to ignore the fundamental injustices of the colonial capitalist economic system. It will be in their self-interest to work on alternatives now since capitalism is collapsing. We will … Continue reading →

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Epistles

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Jeff Kisling

Epistle: a poem or other literary work in the form of a letter or series of letters My intention in starting this blog five years ago was to learn to write about matters of the Spirit. I feel we are … Continue reading →

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Capitalism must be reversed and dismantled

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Jeff Kisling

Capitalism is the engine that powers white supremacy and the astounding transfer of wealth to the few ultra rich. Is the engine that powers authoritarianism and the police state, destroying human rights. Is the engine destroying Mother Earth. Capitalisms the … Continue reading →

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Unlearning Capitalism

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Jeff Kisling

The more I learn about Mutual Aid and capitalism, the clearer it is that we must build alternatives to replace the capitalist system. Mutual Aid is emerging as that alternative . “Unlearning racism” refers to teaching people who believe they … Continue reading →

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