The Pendulum of Economic Justice

First, the Oligarchs stole it from the Workers by diverting 95% of the value added by the Workers into the Oligarch's profits.  (I say that 10%-20% is plenty of a return on investment...not 80%-90%).  This is possible only with monolopy behavior supported by corrupt laws.

Then, the Workers took back a chunk of those profits (which...should have been the worker's in the first place) in the form of progressive taxation. (Although, this still doesn't mark a complete return of the stolen wealth to the Workers...but, instead to Government programs that benefit the Workers...a far cry from true self-control of resources.)

Then, the Oligarchs once again took back those profits they stole from the Workers with a government that does not represent the Will of The People through Gerrymandering, voter suppression and conservative court packing.

Billionares and Trillionares should not exist.  The only way for anyone to hoard that much wealth is by claiming resources that they did not produce themselves.

If we had a Living Wage and Just Profit Sharing, everyone would have all the resources they would need to thrive in whatever manner they choose for themselves.  

The Congress - A Delicate Balance Between Rural and Urban Inhabitants of America

The Senate was always designed to give additional weight to rural areas.  I think that was to make sure the the understandable economic strength of dense urban centers did not result in power being unbalanced to benefit citizens in cities.  

I think that is wise...unless the balance shifts too far giving rural voters too much power compared to the increased power for dense population centers.  This is very subjective.

This varies from the House, which (without Gerrymandering) would be an excellent body to represent The Will of The People.

The Congress is meant to represent The People and to Legislate by majority (with some additional weight in the Senate to rural voters, as mentioned for the above reason).

So, the Senate Filibuster and House Gerrymandering are two processes that destroy the intricate balance that our Founders built into Our Constitution.  If either are so supported by The People, they can be enshrined in Our Constitution by Amendment.

But short of that, either can be banned by a simple Majority of the Congress since neither the Filibuster nor Gerrymandering are protected in the Constitution.

Abolishing the Filibuster and Gerrymandering will not destroy the Constitution and our Country; it will restore it to its promise of a Government Of The People, By The People and For the People.

Some thoughts on Owners, Managers and Workers

Som thoughts on the above post...

Definitely not "elite".  But not quite Predatory.  There is a symbiotic relationship like the clown fish and the sea anemone.  Investors and Managers can do no business without Workers, and vice versa.  The interesting thing about business is many of the workers are also mangers, too.  But all three are different, critical roles.

The role of Owner is the Source of the Capital (either raw goods or funds to purchase raw goods) that is risked.  If the business fails to make sufficient sales, that Capital is lost.  If a business sells enough to pay back the cost of raw materials, wages of management and labor and for general overhead like rent and insurance, etc. then whatever is above that is profit...the return on investment.

If the Workers collectively provide the initial funds to start the business or periodically invest further, they are ALSO the Owners.  So, the Owner role is still present...just not separate from the Workers.

The same is true with Management.  If the Workers collectively through some sort of voting structure make all of the strategic decisions, then they are both Workers AND Managers.  But the role of decision making exists.

The Worker takes the raw materials and takes the action to alter them in some way to add value.  But they will.not know what actions to take unless some managers tells them what result is the goal of their actions. And...again...even if the Workers have a direct say in what those goals and actions are, the act of deciding what to do and doing what is decided are two different steps even if the same people are doing it.  The planning meeting from 6 AM to 7 AM when the collective plan gets decided upon is different from the work shift from 8 AM to Noon and then from 1 PM to 4 PM when the raw materials are altered and the goods/services produced.  

I say our system is not parasitic since there is SOME benefit for work...but it is so lopsided towards the Owner and Managers that in terms of looking for a greater solution, I agree that starting with that basic description does start the conversation in the right frame of mind.  I'd say it might as well a parasitic relationship, when it SHOULD be symbiotic where EVERY role benefits...Owner, Manager and Worker.