“THE EARTH UNBOUND”
A Georgist Song
…. from AI, Suno and me.
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(Verse 1)
The soil beneath, the sky above,
Were given free to all who breathe.
Yet walls are built by phantom claims,
While working hands are left to grieve.
We place a tax on honest sweat,
We fine the builder for his care,
While idle wealth locks up the earth,
And leaves the common table bare.
(Chorus)
Unburden the hands that build!
Unlock the common ground!
Let nature fund the common good,
And let abundance now abound!
The rent of land belongs to all,
A heritage forever free—
From shifting chains to open plains,
We sing the song of equity!
(Verse 2)
So lift the weight from industry,
And clear the path for tool and trade.
When honest toil keeps what it earns,
A vibrant world is swiftly made.
The empty lot, the hoarded space,
Will bloom with homes and busy streets.
For when we tax the hoarding mind,
The heart of fair production beats.
(Chorus)
Unburden the hands that build!
Unlock the common ground!
Let nature fund the common good,
And let abundance now abound!
The rent of land belongs to all,
A heritage forever free—
From shifting chains to open plains,
We sing the song of equity!
(Bridge)
And see the citizen’s dividend rise!
A floor beneath the falling feet!
No heavy hand, no complex maze,
Just justice making freedom sweet.
A share of earth for every soul,
A shield against the bitter cold—
The common wealth reclaimed at last,
A greater story to unfold!
(Guitar / Instrument Anthemic Solo)
(Chorus)
Unburden the hands that build!
Unlock the common ground!
Let nature fund the common good,
And let abundance now abound!
The rent of land belongs to all,
A heritage forever free—
From shifting chains to open plains,
We sing the song of equity!
(Outro)
The earth unbound.
The worker free.
Abundance flows.
For you and me.
THE CRAIGIE AWARD
“So, looking at the list of previous winners. I think it’s fun to see the list of past winners because Jess Irvine, Waleed Aly, Ross Gittins, who won it last year, Gareth Hutchens. You don’t know the internals of journalism, but quite a lot of us hate each other, so when I saw the list I thought, gosh, how funny. People far more profound than those on this list have all agreed as well from different sides of politics.” – Adam Creighton
“INSIDERS” 8 November
Still with we need “government cuts to ease inflation“, Speersy?
It can’t work, because inflation is a function of land prices and excessive private debt.
Government spending issues the currency, David: taxation removes excess currency – to help curb inflation.
Want to bring on an ealy recession? Then cut government spending and introduce a surplus budget!
Inflation/cost-of-living ….
“50% OF GDP IS EXTRACTIVE!”
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Yes, our 2019 Oz study showed this, too, Fred!
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CURB US $40 TRILLION NATIONAL DEBT/BONDS?*
*STOP ISSUING GOVERNMENT BONDS: THEY’RE A SCAM!
NOW FOR THE IMPOSSIBLE LEVEL OF PRIVATE DEBT: ISSUE AN $80,000 PA UNIVERSAL INCOME.
HOW TO ‘PAY’ FOR IT? ABOLISH TAXES & CAPTURE ALL ECONOMIC RENTS TO THE PUBLIC PURSE – TO ABOLISH INFLATION!
THAT’LL GET THE ECONOMY MOVING!
Excuse the yelling. Hoping someone hears.
IT’S A SIMPLE PROPOSITION
Onward, to the new economic exodus!
THE ‘NATIONAL DEBT’
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THE DEBT THAT REALLY MATTERS IS THE IMPOSSIBLE LEVEL OF PRIVATE MORTGAGE DEBT!
BUT WHO’S GOING TO TELL YOU THAT? BANKING? REAL ESTATE? MEDIA? POLITICIANS? MONOPOLY CORPORATES?
NO! YOU’VE GOT TO BE KEPT IN DEBT UNTIL THE CRASH. THEN YOU’LL BE REQUIRED TO BAIL THEM ALL OUT – NOT YOURSELVES WITH A UNIVERSAL INCOME DERIVED FROM ECONOMIC RENTS!
THEY’LL CONTINUE TAKING THAT, TOO!
GOVERNMENTS CONTINUE TO OVERLOOK A FUNDAMENTAL
FOR WHICH WE’RE PAYING A VERY HEAVY PRICE!
IT CAN’T BE BOTH!
