The System.

 

Which language do you speak?

Left vs. Right. Democrat vs. Republican. Liberal vs, Conservative.

It’s human Terms vs. financial Terms.

 
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The System is created by law.

Special tax laws create economic development partners. They are business organizations based on the assumption “if Charlotte grows, we all win.” The companies that benefit donate to elected officials and foundations. They’ve become our customers.

It’s special taxes.

 
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Politics and “fake news”

People define what’s news. Voters are targeted by media and campaigns based on demographic. Problems and issues compete for attention. When we don’t deliver resources to combat poverty, we become more recession sensitive. People in poverty are not defining need.

It’s not about us.

 
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The Solution?

A Mute Button.

 

Partner or Union?

It’s trickle-down.

It failed.

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One, people are good. Two, every conflict can be removed. Three, every situation, no matter how complex it initially looks, is exceedingly simple. Four, every situation, can be substantially improved; even the sky is not the limit. Five, every person can reach a full life. Six, there is always a win-win solution…
— Epitaph of Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt (March 31, 1947 – June 11, 2011) “The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement”