Neoliberalism is dead: we need a new political story - George Monbiot

Donald Trump understood the power of narrative: Clinton was the villain of his story, he was the hero; the hero of the story was going to restore order to the land. In order to reclaim political and economic power, WE need a new political narrative - a restoration story that will trigger the imagination and create a politics of belonging. George Monbiot explains how.
George Monbiot's book, Out of the Wreckage: A New Politics for an Age of Crisis, is out now in paperback www.versobooks...

[@berniebanner9960]

Fuck neoliberalism! Start a worker co-op!

[@vulcanprincess1584]

problem is i wanna be an individual whenever the collective is pressured. and i wanna be a collective whenever the individual is pressured. im like henry david thoreau, hopelessly discontent.

[@ashevillecat]

Fukuyama 1992: Neoliberalism is the end point in human sociocultural evolution Fukuyama 2018: [Neoliberalism has] had a disastrous effect. At this juncture, it seems to me that certain things Karl Marx said are turning out to be true. LMAO

[@Xanaduum]

End point, or simply prevents history. "The future is already here, it's just unfairly distributed".

[@evanhadkins5532]

There are lots of people telling new stories. There have been people telling relevant new stories since the 1960's. The new story. Disorder afflicts the land due to our attempts to escape our vulnerability (pretending it doesn't exist). Restoration story: we need to help each other to take account of our vulnerability (ensuring we can live sustainably on the planet, making up for misfortune - insurance, care for those disabled from birth or by accident, assisting each other to identify and express our gifts, making it easy to have loving relationships).

[@bramsanjanssan4908]

Narrative is the connection between the sensual input and the ego. Narrative is all about the connection between the "I"and the world. We need a narrative that connects the individual with the whole in a stable non hierarchical relationship.

[@tripzville7569]

Logic and commonsense strongly suggest that a system that allows the lobbying of government by mega rich industries is not going to have a very beneficial outcome for the masses. All politicians should receive an above average wage no more no less. No connections to ANY COMPANIES nothing zilch purely in the job to SERVE the PEOPLE. Lets see how many of our current crop of politicians around the world still want the job and lets see all the real politicians stepping forward who can do a REAL JOB that works for us the masses.Lots of love from the Tripzville Godz.

[@sarahashworth5342]

For those criticising, he usually suggests people come up with a better story....

[@nickgeffen8316]

Love you, Verso!

[@darksundarkson]

we have one..it is called Modern Money Theory or #MMT..check it out...it is powerful and more important the truth on how economics works today..

[@tripzville7569]

You sir are brilliant.

[@fionaphillips3458]

From your mouth to people's ears then hearts and minds

[@celestialteapot3310]

The EU will decide what narratives you can and can't have.

[@Ziddiiq]

Thank you . ... But could you do it without the DING DONG music in the background next time?

[@moulinduviaduc]

im interested in Diem25. They are promoting the ''European Spring''. Yanis Varoufakis is one of the founding members and hi is GOOD. Another political economist like George here. I need to find out more about Diem25

[@hradrecords5277]

your focused now excellent

[@principalofpeace2265]

Thank you George. You have been added to page 3897 to The Book of Love dot One new story, which can also be seen on 3020.one

[@craigbrowning9448]

Don't tell Hillary!

[@ianperfitt]

democratic confederalism

[@ianperfitt]

libertarian municipalism

[@ianperfitt]

co-operation jackson

[@thebluelizard6335]

nativism is the 'darkest imaginable' political force, not capitalism? Lol

[@jeffersongutierritos3423]

This is a terrible analysis. I don’t even know where to start with breaking this thing a part. Naive and simplistic does not even begin to describe it.

[@stevenl.8929]

Just do one topic then please?

[@garrettstroop8672]

if u think capitalism is the cause of the great depression then please go learn your history

[@garrettstroop8672]

@@SGC90-t5y there were many causes of the great depression sure capitalism may have had a small impact but you cant pinpoint it on one factor. In general though capitalism didnt lead to the depression it was mostly due to widespread panic, overconsumption, and overproduction. Also it was mostly just because of USA although other countries did add to it

[@garrettstroop8672]

@@SGC90-t5y I recommend taking no ones word for it but doing your own research, people are biased we are both probably wrong or both right because of our individual bias. George clearly doesnt support capitalism and I clearly do this is where we get our viewpoints. You should find your own truth.

[@garrettstroop8672]

@@SGC90-t5y his awards aren't for his knowledge on the great depression and I shouldn't be just discredited for having a counter opinion clearly you aren't open to even hear me so why even talk to me

[@garrettstroop8672]

@@SGC90-t5y I have many sources I have used in the past for research papers and assignments but not on me I am sorry but he also did not show any sources so your point is illogical

[@yydd4954]

@@garrettstroop8672 great recession happened because of federal Bank irresponsible monetary policies But but but capitalism

[@Ziddiiq]

Thank you . ... But could you do it without the DING DONG music in the background next time?