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Distributism Documentary

A broad multi-faith, historicaland contemporary perspective.

By We You Net,

We with You are a Network.Live in Paradise!



What is Distributism?

Distributism implies that the means of production, and places to do it should beshared as as widely as possible through the

general populace.● This is in contrast to Capitalism where

production is owned by a few richsters andSocialism where production is owned by the

state.● This documentary intentionally broadens the

focus to include multiple faiths, peoples and

times to give a broader perspective of Distributive st le economics at work.



History of the Demise

● Centralized monarchies arose, and forcedpeople to pay taxes by giving a part of their produce.

● Feudalism had nobels take ownership of theland, and the people or “serfs” had to work for them.

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Industrialization promised to “free” the serfs,by putting them to work in crowded urbancenters.



Recent History of the Demise

● Industry was exported to more denselypopulated areas of the globe, and the workingpeople were left in cities.

● The number of local businesses diminished,as mega-corporations ate the small ones, andwere rewarded by the government for their gluttony, even when they choked.



History of the Revival

● High ranking Catholic people, wished a returnto the old ways, where people owned their land, tools and could produce locally.

● Ringing Cedars of Russia book series wasreleased, depicted a surviving Distributistcommunity in the depths of Siberia.

● In 2003 Russia signed the Private Garden Plot Act, entitling every citizen to 1-3 hectares of land free of charge for production or relaxation.

● The Distributist Age has begun!



Benefits of Distributism

● In Russia most of the food is produced on theproperties of citizens, it is typically Organicand thus of the highest quality attainable.

● Similarly people owning their own propertiescare for them more, and so the environment islooked after, tended and loved.

● Products can also be made of high quality,customization and diversity on such plots.



Contemporary Demise in West

● In fascist America where mega-corporationsrule, gardners are raided by police, fined andimprisoned.

● Small businesses are overburdened withregulation and are either consumed or buckleunder the pressure.

● Agricultural plots are difficult to split, but easyto make bigger for mega-corps to rape them.



Western Demise Continued

● Mega-corps disregard environment, andsidestepping regulation with massive bribes,feed people poison, all to benefit a few

richsters.● Natural resources are offerd to mega-corps to

plunder

● Menonite and Amish communities are stillaround but have been heavily infilitrated bymega-corp GMO's and chemical poisons,likely due to some mega-bribes to community

leaders.



Contemporary Revival in West

● A few intentional communities started duringthe back to the land movement of the 70's arestill around. New ones are forming.

● Co-operatives Corporations allow for workersand users to be co-owners of the company.

● Open Source Software and Hardware areputting the means of production in peopleshands.



Distributist Trade and Currency

● Barter is the most ancient form of trade and isencouraged.

● Use of distributed means of exchange

(money) are promoted, such as preciousmetals, gems, and promissory notes.

● Usury and centralized banking are avoidedwhen possible. Credit Unions are viablealternatives.



What can you do?

● You can spread the word about Distributism,share the idea's with your family, friends or social media.

● Get some land or property to call your own.● Produce your own food, products or services.

● Be as self-sufficient as comfortable,

homeschool.● Share with family, friends, trade with others.

● Have a good time! :-)



Documentary Plan

● Later this will have some images incorporated,likely making this have more slides andcontent in total.

● Then it will be made into a video with audiodescriptions.

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