“We are almost completely on the same page except for language. which is important in framing perceptions and discussions.”

Which gets back to your original point about how to frame this discussion in ways which break through the shell of conventional thinking.

The problems are quite evident, such as a bunch of sociopaths running the country, far more interesting in subjugating the rest of the world, than the health of the citizenry. An economy which has turned the creation and collection of money into its highest goal, than the necessary contractual medium to enable the fluid transfer of value around the economy, with a focus on its public function, than the personal enrichment of those most attuned to treating it as a religious icon. An atomized culture, where peoples roles as consumers is their highest function to the society.

Frankly your approach would be like taking a mechanic in the shop of a car dealer and telling them to be a salesmen. I’m not much of a salesman, myself, because these considerations arise more from a deeper interest in how nature functions and the ways people misread it, than from the viewpoint of a professional economist.

I’m not going to preach my way of thinking, because I understand that logic generally comes a distant third to authority and tribe, so my motivation is trying to see the biggest possible picture, in ways which it ties together, than delving into the infinite number of specialties.

I do think this is also very effective, in clarifying issues which are not as clear, when one is buried in the details. For instance, describing money as a medium, not a store, like blood, not fat, hopefully gives many people a clearer understanding why money has to circulate and not be stored. Why this circulation needs to be both carefully regulated, as well as effectively distributed. Socialism, for instance, might see everyone as equal, but if we compare it to the body, it is evident why the brain, or other major organs, might have priority to this supply of nutrients, over the hands and feet, but neither should they get more than is necessary and the hands and feet should only be deprived under the most crucial moments.

That as a medium for the entire society, we own it like we own the water passing through our bodies. It’s not our picture on it, we certainly don’t hold the copyrights, and we are not responsible for sustaining its stability and value.

In fact, this point was an original insight to me, as in the elections of 92, Bush had a campaign slogan; “We want you to keep more of your money in your pocket.” The thought that immediately flashed through my mind was that; ‘Thank god, it’s not my money, or it would be worthless.’ Of course, in a lifetime of working in family businesses, where the arguing over money was fairly common and emotionally complex, I tended to step back and accept that I didn’t get as much by not fighting, but it wasn’t worth the stress and soul selling.

So to further clarify the point, if you want to win this fight, you better get better at ripping peoples hearts and guts out, than boring them with too many details, no matter how true.