Vision & Plan
Tenets
Consumer Protection – Insurance(s), utilities, rentals, retail, services, apps, one-sided T/Cs, refunds, renewing.
[see discussion]
Worker Protection – Job descriptions, disingenuous ads, list pay, 1week reply, NPTO/PTO, fair pay, fair play.
[see discussion]
Ethics – Treat others as you want to be treated.
[see discussion]
Sustainability – Somehow, we must work together to create long term solutions for our earth and our people.
[see discussion]
Learning – Value personal growth, and higher learning in all forms while not excluding free thought.
[see discussion]
National Issues – Pro Bill of Rights, (mental) health, streamlined immigration, human rights over states’ rights.
[see discussion]
Geopolitics – Pro national security, democracy, human rights, fair trade. Oppose genocide, land-grabs.
[see discussion]
Vision for Sensible Policies
Historically, politicians have campaigned on lofty promises but once in office it's often gridlock between the two major parties.
The PCP vision is MAGA in reverse:
Upward mobility for the masses
Not getting ripped off right and left
Fair pay for fair work
Trickle-UP economics
An environment where people are secure in their person and belongings.
Not going bankrupt due to medical bills.
Society needs the cycle to keep going. People use their paychecks to spend money to sustain others' jobs. But it's not sustainable for shareholders to receive billions in stock dividends while oligarchs don't pay enough wage and tax to cover society's base layer.
[see our reasoning] [see full discussion]
Expanded vision:
The description above showcases how the Post-Capitalism Party differs from the two existing major parties. A political party with aspirations for candidates in local, state, and federal offices must have policies on the full range of issues that particular office might encounter. Thoughtful reasoning and attention to established best practices will be considered as each PCP policy is solidified in keeping with PCP tenets.
Goals
The vision above is nice but unspecific.
When we said "MAGA in Reverse" we meant If we could ride in on a wave, snap our fingers, and change long established US policies over night, here's what we would do:
The ultimate goal is to prevent and reverse the elite skewing the game.
First look at proposed national laws:
1. Insurance companies cannot deny if two doctors request.
2. Gig app companies must refund with proof, must pay living wage.
3. Banks must offer to cancel subscriptions with 30 day notice.
4. Job ads must reflect accurate pay and duties.
5. National minimum wage $15 for employers of 25+ people.
6. Medicare for all.
7. Books/music bought online are yours to (personally) keep.
8. Right to repair.
9. Net neutrality.
10. Tax wealth, reduce national debt, use interest for infrastructure.
11. No tariffs on allies. No invading allies. No aid for war crimes.
12. Streamlined immigration process.
It is very early in the process, and it is a democratic process. This list reflects yet-undebated topics. Please join the discussion.
Laws exist at state and local levels also.
We encourage party members to campaign for local positions of influence to move our vision forward, closer to home.
1. Homelessness problem
2. Police brutality
3. Local job ads
4. Education initiatives
5. Help people get jobs
6. Paid to volunteer
7. Handicap access
8. Quality child care
9. Tidying the area
10. Housework for seniors
How to pay for this? A cap on wealth.
There are fewer wealthy people than regular people. If regular people VOTED for their own interests, we could even the playing field a little.
Not every city has wealthy people because wealth is concentrated at the top. We all need to work toward having some of that trickle down to society's base, the citizenry.
https://postcapitalismparty.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=59
[see our reasoning] [see full discussion]
Plan
In response to the inability of the nation’s two major political parties to effectively help the common citizen, the Post-Capitalism Party has been created and proposes the following:
1. Rally initial public support
2. Hire an attorney
3. Certify delegates
4. Vote to adopt tenets of party
5. Certify first board
6. Invite independent candidates
7. Invite ally groups
8. Hash best practices
9. Promote laws that protect consumers
10. Promote candidates that protect consumers
[see our reasoning] [see full discussion]
Fluid Dynamics
The project is still very young and rough.
We do not expect a fast, magic answer.
We are reasonable people seeking reasonable solutions.
Help shape the party.
Participate in our discussion forums