I think that strategically, the May Day event was simply too close to the last "No Kings" Rally to bring out bigger numbers. My working class neighbors--many of who are hourly workers-- also commented that in our area, the people planning the May Day event were salaried, and often well-paid professionals who (ironically) did not seem to understand the realities of their lives. My neighbors honestly could not afford to take the day off because they do not receive the same kind of paid leave salaried workers do. They feel that a "disconnect" continues between the professional class of the Left and those who work in manual, service, and "blue-collar" jobs.
The stated reason many lower paid workers did not take off on Mayday does not reflect reality internationally. There were MANY very poor people in very poor countries who understood the power of mayday to unite all of us against the system.
Yes, you are right about this. But some international actions are transferable to our life in the U.S. now, and some are not. The perspective I shared in my post was what I heard from a number of my working-class neighbors. It's important that we listen to their opinions and perspectives.
I think that strategically, the May Day event was simply too close to the last "No Kings" Rally to bring out bigger numbers. My working class neighbors--many of who are hourly workers-- also commented that in our area, the people planning the May Day event were salaried, and often well-paid professionals who (ironically) did not seem to understand the realities of their lives. My neighbors honestly could not afford to take the day off because they do not receive the same kind of paid leave salaried workers do. They feel that a "disconnect" continues between the professional class of the Left and those who work in manual, service, and "blue-collar" jobs.
The stated reason many lower paid workers did not take off on Mayday does not reflect reality internationally. There were MANY very poor people in very poor countries who understood the power of mayday to unite all of us against the system.
Yes, you are right about this. But some international actions are transferable to our life in the U.S. now, and some are not. The perspective I shared in my post was what I heard from a number of my working-class neighbors. It's important that we listen to their opinions and perspectives.
Well Stated! Trump MUST GO NOW!!!
He's so unpopular.
His policies so disliked.
Most (70%? or so) would not shed a tear if he didn''t finish his term....for whatever reason.
Unfortunately post Trump his replacement, be it Dem or Repub, will give us more of the same.
The quagmire in the middle east is a Three Body Problem. Wish I could see even a temporary solution but none comes to mind.
Paul. Every now and then maybe we'll see a flicker of light at the end of the tunnel we are currently in.
So be happy with those that came our way this May 1st....
Planned Social capitalism is where I'd like to see us strive toward. That's my light at the end of the tunnel.