boonewheeler

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   by boonewheeler 8y ago

   Haha for real.
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   by boonewheeler 8y ago

   East Wind does not use health insurance. We pay out of pocket for medical expenses to the best of our ability. For extreme major medical costs we pay into a joint major medical fund with other FEC communities to distribute such costs. The c
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   by boonewheeler 8y ago

   "The line between a commune and a cult is basically non-existent." I'd say this is a stretch. Communes can come in all shapes and sizes. Cults are generally centered around a charismatic leader and lack transparency. FEC comm
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   by boonewheeler 8y ago

   You hit the nail on the head. As mercutio2 has been pointing out, there are basically three communities like East Wind in America, and together they form the backbone of the Federation of Egalitarian Communities, the FEC. Out of the thousan
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   by boonewheeler 8y ago

   There are a good number of members at East Wind in their late 50's and 60's. There are also a good number of long term members with memberships of 20,25,30, and one with 40 years. At East Wind there is retirement after 25 years &q
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   by boonewheeler 8y ago

   Do you live in an FEC community?