Modern Monetary Theory is a framework to assess the Macro economy. It doesn't impose socialism or capitalism nor does it address issues of class or racial struggle. But what it does do is show that if you support sys of oppression, you can't hide behind "how ya gonna pay for it"?
Knowing this, as socialists or people seeking a new future with systems of Equality baked into the firmament, we know all things are possible and our desires for a society that cares for one another is achievable financially, it just requires political will, organization & votes.
But alas... This depends on a functioning democracy, trust worthy primary and general elections and the US has one of the most corrupt primary systems in the world and sociopathic defenders of their political party. Such an unworthy position for a human being to hold to.
Without solidarity, reformist changes will be little more than a bandaid on a heartattack and a lot of self congratulatory clapping over weak incremental change that capital pushes off the dinner table like scraps to a dog.
Even many Progressives are friendly with capitalist neoliberals who are content with the system as it is.
Many Progressives tone police agitators and tone police hardened activists. They destroy the movement.
So Modern Monetary Theory is the root of knowledge that Could empower a class based revolution beginning with knowledge. But it isn't prescription at the base. However, without theory and history to undergird your efforts, much of what we see is little more than a waste of time.
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