I got this up a little late, but any day is a good day for a general strike. The neo-feudal plantation bosses need to be reminded of where the real wealth is generated - in the tired, callused hands of the workers.
"You load sixteen tons, what do you get?
Another day older and deeper in debt."
- Merle Travis, 16 Tons
“If wars are eliminated and production is organized scientifically, it is probable that four hours’ work a day will suffice to keep everybody in comfort.”
- Bertrand Russell
“When work is a pleasure, life is a joy. When work is a duty, life is a slavery.”
- Maxim Gorky
I did hear reports of some protests on the May Day.
ReplyDeleteOn a side note: I just started reading some Bertrand Russell, what a fascinating human.
Marla,
DeleteMainstream coverage, unsurprisingly, was very sketchy on May Day rallies. It seems like riot squads were waiting for them in cities all over the world.
I wish there were more philosopher politicians.
May Day around where I live (and I suspect in many places) is simply a day of consumerism unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteOn another note I love Bertrand Russell!
Rob,
DeleteYes - "Move along, nothing to see here."
Stay calm, and keep shopping!