Little Red Writing Hood

Here's a question for you, V. I'm a State's Rights advocate. What would be the consideration for different laws based on where people live and what their priorities are? I'm not into the One World philosophy. V3: on Newbl, the "wisdom of the crowd"* is solicited and applied. so, BIG isn't necessarily bad. one-world big-government, big business, big socialism, and big religion is bad if it behaves bad. imo, one world behaving like Jesus, Buddha, Gandhi, and MLK would be a good place to live on Newbl, the circle of starships spreads out as the communities grow and the C.I.V.I.C system makes distance irrelevant. if colonists find a resource of water or precious minerals on the opposite side of the planet, the other side still owns it too. A mining state wouldn't compete with a potato state for favorable legislation. most importantly, protections pertaining to the environment, food, workers, etc., and fairness and equality issues like human rights and civil rights, should not change depending on what side of an imaginary line people are on regarding cultural issues, i think you'd be surprised how little you'll care about someone else's race, sexuality, religious beliefs, and personal preferences, once there's less inequity and ignorance influencing behavior. you're also less likely to care about owning the most lethal weapon when there's less crime. like a lot of problems, crime is a byproduct of competition, scarcity and less opportunity -- and so is prejudice my father was a Republican who warmed up to progressive policies after he retired from, what he called, "the rat race." He told me, "you're naive. You think there's good in everyone." i still do. RED: But what if i don't, V, and i want to live with others who feel the same? V3 then you'd have to petition a vote to secede and let the whole community decide. but if you're thinking about owning resources instead of sharing them, you'd probably need to commission THE LIBERTY to take you to a different planet. because i'm sure that kind of libertarian sh,, uh, ship won't fly here. that's one of the cancers that launched the 3001: Space Colonoscopy operation. the story continues on page 4 --uninterrupted by politics and polls

(conversation condensed for time) I have to agree with my sister, Lefty-Lindy. You're naive, V. People can't be trusted in this world, or the next one we land on. V3 i know you're concerned with "fake news" but the Newbl system deals with that. As a Republican President once said about a foreign adversary, "trust but verify." the Republican trend seems to be away from democracy because of things like widespread "woke-ism." Do you agree with that? RED: To a degree. Another saying is, "Democracy is two wolves and a sheep deciding what to have for dinner." V3: but your democracy is "one wolf with a big mouth and sharp teeth deciding what to have for dinner." You just get an appetizer -- him bullying your imaginary enemies in manufactured culture wars. Aristotle did warn that democracy might allow a charismatic, manipulative leader to corrupt the will of the people. But Newbl's system deals with that as well. Red, could you accept the will of the people, even if you disagree, as long as it was an accurate reading of an informed public's will? RED: Same thing. To a degree. V3 consider this: RED: How about lemmings and sheep? They'll follow each other over a cliff. V3: Sheep might, if being chased by a WOLF! As for lemmings, that's just another "fake news" myth... Don't be driven over the edge for a Fox News shot. [the story continues on page 4. Click NEXT page below]

Choice 3 I've got to admit this is a lot better than elections that are rigged by the rich. I'm in.

Some things cost more to make. Why should the studio who made OBSESSION charge the same per view as a movie like THE ODYSSEY that costs 250 million more?

RED: HALLELULIAH BROTHER, I'M A BELIEVER. I'M A BELIEVER! But wait. Are you on the path to anti-capitolism and pro-communism? V.3 the path leads to whatever theoretically works. when this experiment is done, each of us can decide for ourselves whether capitalism casts a negative light on itself. regarding other labels, a "commune" is simply a cooperative community where people contribute of their own free will. "Communism" is what older generations associate with -- oppressive governments under which people had no real choice -- governments that owned everything on Newbl, the people own everything. there is no ruling class, no forced labor, no single ideology being imposed. it’s a public system designed by the people. to minimize points of friction and failure unlike any system before it utilizes C.L.E.A.R (Council of Logic, Evidence, Analysis, and Reason) U.P.P. (Universal Public Production) RED: Sounds like something that could only be pulled off on another planet with robot workers? V.3 regarding C.L.E.A.R path and U.P.P. production, i'd have to consult my copilot: Copi's Reply:

2 all the way!

You know, Captain Crunch, your AI friends will all tell you what you want to hear. So, your polls are not accurate. V.3 they are not my friends, but to your point... i did, and do, tell them to debate me if they disagree i post my choices last. None of their initial answers differed much from mine anyway. if their reasoning stays sound, does it matter if i helped by clarifying something or introduced another angle? it's not a scientific study. It's an exercise in critical thinking and applying the power of the public over greedy bastards! i think you're gonna like this brave new world. and you can still proudly wear your red hoody. uniforms won't matter. they never did you'll especially LOVE the next poll -- with a tax option that all of this makes possible...

A 3 B 1 C 1 D1 E 1 F 2

Not a problem. I always knew if I wanted to break into the movies, it might have to be a horror flick directed by a Hollywood liberal. 🤩

RED: Interesting choice, Cap'n Smirk. To set up things like entertainment services, before anyone is even settled in. A little premature, ya think? V.3 indeed. But enthusiasm for new ideas wanes unless the "what's in it for me" question is answered. I'm hoping readers see that and say, "tell more more!" RED: I'm onboard with Power To The People but all the handouts to people is a big part of the problem. V.3 but is it really, Red? it's obvious that we waste far more on the greedy than the needy. for example, "defense" spending is really offensive spending directed at increasing big-biz profits things like medicare, medicaid, and ss go are our taxes handed back to us because half of our lives we're too young, old, sick, or disabled to work for it. unless you live on an island, you live in an interdependent society where people need each other. Via the current top-down structure, the only thing that "trickles down" on us peons is the top of the pyramid's human and environmental waste. RED: You must have better things to do than preach at me, Chaplin? I mean, Captain? V.3 actually, no, Red. the tension between us is an important part of the story. we should get a room -- to talk. yes. that's what we'll do (literary, not literally. if you don't mind?) ...the story continues...

I pick option 1. Option 2 is a handout to the lazy who feel they are entitled for just being born.

Despite stories about me hiking through the woods, I hate roughing it, ants, and mushrooms. Have Scotty beam me up Cap'n Smirk. V.3 you can return to the flotilla via your ship. The misguided mutineers made off with all the weapons and cans of SPAM they could carry, but THE LIBERTY was secured. It's an important component of our mission.

eat whatever they need to survive, regardless of the potential meal's ability to think, feel and suffer. Not if my Glock has anything to say about it. That's where my ak47 enters the conversation.

Natural law is the survival-of-the-fittest. That would dictate that the youngest and strongest should go, but, assuming we won't have to fight the natives when we arrive, I'll go with those who can afford the ticket. They proved they can excel in modern society.

I have my own mind too and that's why I'm here. I'm curious about where this ship is going and I want to have my say. Let's get this show on the road.