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Permalink Reply by Vic Desotelle on November 21, 2011 at 8:50pm

I with ya on this one!

Permalink Reply by David Eggleton on November 22, 2011 at 6:39pm

Legalize local investing! by Michael Shuman on 11/10/11.

Permalink Reply by Mark Maggiora on November 23, 2011 at 5:13pm

I believe you are describing the economy of the future, David.  What we can do to begin moving more intentionally towards that framework is of interest to me.  Thomas Greco's work is foundational for this to emerge.

Permalink Reply by David Eggleton on November 23, 2011 at 6:24pm

This other discussion on this site pertains to your interest.  Had you seen it?

I regularly wrote here about the shift for more than half of 2009, occasionally since then.

I would like to find models for smallest-possible subsistence economies in various bioregions.  Can twenty people form a network of give and take that meets all fundamental needs?  Thirty-five?

Helen and Scott Nearing did it themselves, in New England of all places.  But that's more of a leap than almost anyone can be excited about.

Permalink Reply by Gail on November 27, 2011 at 11:12am

I've just heard about "really REALLY free markets" (RRFM) where people come together to celebrate one another.  They bring talents or usable things to a public place and give things away and freely share talents.  Talents may be things like bicycle repair, car repair, music lessons or music, massage, puppetteering, storytelling,or any other talent.  People usually bring food to share with all (including the homeless.  In my area, it is unlawful to feed a homeless person and breaking that law comes with jail time.)  The day is spent absent any money.  It's a good way to bring people together and remind us of the immportance of the individual.  Ideally, these free markets are held on a regular basis.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Really_Really_Free_Market

http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Local-Really-Really-Free-Market

Many who are part of RRFM are also talking about guerilla gardening - where vacant lots and abandoned properties are used to grow food which is then available for all.

these are both meant to be ways to withdraw power from money.  It's a very real way for those who support the occupy movement to begin living the life they want to see appear.

Permalink Reply by Jeff Mowatt on December 28, 2011 at 4:31pm

Hi David,

I'd like to introduce the model of a People-Centered local economy.

(It seems it's hanging up right now)

Permalink Reply by David Eggleton on December 31, 2011 at 10:05am

And so you have.

Welcome, Jeff!  Bring your own voice here, too.  Some don't come here to surf away.