"So, the next step as I see it in the evolution of value is to create a hybrid approach where we return back to the direct trading model of goods and services for our needs, with currencies that we own"
Oh how I long back for the bartering system of old. No middlemen and direct transfers.
Bartering with immutable accountability. Just think if a blockchain is applied for governmental transactions ;)
Surely it will come methinks?
Unless of course if they are corrupt and avoiding accountability.
They all are at some level, it is part of the institution. What we have to remember is that they work for us. While we work toward a better way, we should be voting in people who support that better way - officials who will drive transparency at least at the financial level. I find it incredible that we have a system that demands the government know exactly what I have and how I use it, but it is not reciprocated by the government that represents the people.
I cannot agree more with you.
But and there's always a but. Over here they go to the masses befofore the voting periods and they buy their votes by suddenly supplying them with food and other needs in the name of their political party.
Wonderful empty future promises are also made to the electorate.
Once in they then spend millions to buy votes from each other for key positions in the run of things!
This is exactly why we have to have a viable way to provide for ourselves - a hungry man can be bought cheap.
True. I don't know if you noticed that Papillon is apolitcal, areligious and totally independent. We have had overtures from the soothsayers to partner with them and at one time a party tried to have me removed. Luckily the community at the time had ears and some tongues reached my ears. Obviously the plan floundered and the main culprit avoids me like the plague to this day.
We can provide for ourselves and the plan should include the hungry masses.