First, “Distributism” is simply a third approach to economics, and shares the road with Capitalism and Socialism. We know the latter is an unworkable illusion to anyone but government bureaucrats, Al Gore followers and those who hold membership in the Social-Democrat party. Speaking of illusions, it is about time to call that party and its adherents what they are; they are neither leftists nor liberals, they are SOCIALISTS.

The essence of Distributism is found in the statement that with this form of economic system, there are not too many capitalists, but too few of them. It harks back to Jefferson’s belief in the great benefits of an agrarian life, and having more farmers than city-dwellers. A carpenter is a capitalist who owns his own means of production, so is a plumber, an attorney, a web designer, and so on. More small well-fed cats seems like a better goal than a few fat-cats taking everything. That said, and I have abbreviated this greatly to not be boring, the big question is how to implement this idea of Distributism in our own communities. How can we make this understandable to us, our families and our neighbors?

How do we utilize this system as we watch the demise of the welfare-warfare empire, fuel and food prices soaring, the economy in the tank, illegal aliens all around us, and credit card slavery the norm for all. You can, and you must, implement the suggestions below in order to safeguard what you have worked for, and what you want to pass on to your children. The recent economy crash has people really scared—and  scared people are looking for sensible alternatives.

The following are simply suggestions, not all  inclusive, but to give you all ideas on how to make practical changes in your life immediately.

• As the League of the South has preached for a long time, withdraw your support from the Empire. Set this example for others.
• How self-sufficient can you become? Grow as much of your own food as possible, utilize local framers markets.

• Join a food cooperative that helps fund local farmers who need capital, and provide healthy alternatives to imported foods.

• Buy organic foods when possible to avoid the toxins from pesticides.

• Stay way from anything corporate—no fast food, patronage your local restaurants owned by those who invest locally.

• Do not patronize Walmart, Sams, Kmart, and Target. Say no to big boxes that destroy local economies.

• Reduce TV to the basic package—-when you write that check to Time Warner, you subsidize MTV and the rest of the porn industry.

• Avoid national banks, use local if possible. First Citizens, for example is a North Carolina bank.

• Use a debit cards only—if you use no credit cards, it keeps you free from interest slavery.

• Use the barter economy in your town if possible, stockpile a year supply of food & water just in case.

• Be armed as the Founders knew free citizens had to be armed. Have plenty of ammunition.

• Consider moving your IRA to precious metals, LS member Franklin Sanders is a gold dealer to speak with.

• Survey your community for “local” businesses. List locally owned and operated businesses to patronize.

• Do you have local office supply alternatives? Avoid Office Depot, Office Max and Staples.

• Lowes encourages illegals with Spanish language signage.

• Tell Lowes home improvement stores that you will not shop there unless the Spanish signs are removed.

• Give generously to those who support your traditions, culture and beliefs. League, Southern Heritage News & Views, Southern Legal Resources Center.

Also, we need a North Carolina business alliance—bring your ideas to our NC LS conferences and help us make this a reality.

This can begin in your own city by developing a small and growing network of business people sharing ideas for a truly local economy.

Many of these suggestions cannot be done immediately, but create your own 5-year plan—minimize long term purchases, pay off debts.

To underscore the need to change the way we do things in our lives as League members, consider how gullible our media and government handlers believe us to be—just consumers with no need for culture or tradition. Personally, I am tired of hearing jingles like “your hometown Hardees,” or that Applebee’s is your “neighborhood” restaurant. Hertz now has a “ZHZ” Corvette, advertised as “an instant classic,” since only 500 will be made. City’s across the country regularly  dredge up sanitized history for “festivals” to support Chamber of Commerce. It is all about  money. Movies are released and their quality measured by the amount of money taken in from gullible people mesmerized by the pre-release marketing. We should not be amused by this nonsense, and we should do something about it. We are citizens first,  not just “consumers.”

It is all about money—to them. To us, it is about holding on to our money, values, communities, traditions and culture.

Please take time to start your own list of local businesses to support, start right now!

Bernhard Thuersam, State Chair
North Carolina League of the South
www.northcarolina.chapterlos.org

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