Economy: Rallying point for the masses

In my previous post, i gave out suggestions regarding several rallying points for the masses. Here, I plan to outline some of them. Some of these theories may not be based on ground realities, but they are nevertheless a highlight of the problem that could be persisting. This looks at the factor of economics, the one reason alone why the masses have not been empowered. The dynamics of Capitalism as well as historical societal orientation has ensured that the masses remain separated from the elite layer.

Capitalism, Communism, Socialism and for that matter all ideologies in this world have come about due to inequality of economic systems. The main aim was the creation of an egalitarian societies. In spite of all these ideologies, practicality is different from theory. Why is this deficiency evident? The fact could be that theory is not flexible in the face of practicality. Theory does not take into account the diversity of people's demands and needs. It is almost impossible to fully gauge the magnitude of people's demands, because the people themselves are demanding by nature.

The masses have to be given right direction, but the first step comes in the acknowledgment of the truth of this matter. Egalitarianism is a Utopia, because of the functioning of Ideology and its dynamics. The real point of the matter is that the attempt on Egalitarianism is itself going away from reality. Practical thinking suggests that deficiencies will remain, but it can only be reduced, not eliminated.

The masses have to acknowledge that absolute power leads to disaster. The Bolshevik revolution could be an inspiration, but with absolute power and centralization, the whole system collapsed and it turned into something which was different than theory. History, in spite of its one-sidedness, has shown that absolutism has led to the downfall of many nations and systems. It is this period which offers introspection and not repeat history.

The economy is one such thing. Goals for the mass orientation should be basic food, clothing, shelter and basic security. Security in this sense not conflict, but a surety of knowing about their future as well as the next meal. It is up to the masses to ensure their future, and it can only be done through painful propagation of facts at the grassroots. In India, that is first area (Taluka), the district (Zilla), then state and finally the nation. The economic base has logically got to be the farmers and the small scale merchants who drive the economy.

The demands should be looked at by the authorities in the taluka and zilla in a meticulous manner. By honestly assessing the demands, supply should be determined. Creation of a transparent and easy system is essential, so that time and money is saved. The elimination of the middlemen and brokers will ensure that the money goes directly from supplier to customer. It is the excess of brokers which puts farmers and other merchants at a loss, due to the rigidity of the system.

This will be dealt with more in detail in the next post. Economics, unfortunately will be the determining factor for the next 100 years. Any drastic events may change that, but economics will be the focus for the next few posts.