Yes, unconscionable opponents will always resort to violence, but people seriously underestimate the power of strikes. If an entire society comes to a halt because people refuse to keep it going, the power of authoritarians dwindles away. No dictatorship can control a complicated, modern society of millions of people through violence alone. That’s why they have always been worried by an organized workers’ movement and unions.
This is a good quote, but I think the person in the picture (who?) was refering to a specific type of non-violent protest/opposition.
Also, it’s all in the numbers. You can carry away 100 protesters, but can you carry away 10 000?
So yeah, the sane people of the US cannot “appeal” to something that isn’t there - they need to do the math, find the point of leverage, and apply pressure.
Yes, unconscionable opponents will always resort to violence, but people seriously underestimate the power of strikes. If an entire society comes to a halt because people refuse to keep it going, the power of authoritarians dwindles away. No dictatorship can control a complicated, modern society of millions of people through violence alone. That’s why they have always been worried by an organized workers’ movement and unions.
Ah, but you underestimate the power of having union ringleaders tortured to death.
You’re assuming wide popular opposition. Kwame Ture was advocating for minority rights in an era where popular movements were often lynch mobs.
Thank you!
This is a good quote, but I think the person in the picture (who?) was refering to a specific type of non-violent protest/opposition.
Also, it’s all in the numbers. You can carry away 100 protesters, but can you carry away 10 000?
So yeah, the sane people of the US cannot “appeal” to something that isn’t there - they need to do the math, find the point of leverage, and apply pressure.
Stokely Carmichael
Thanks. Stokely is an amazing first name.
Wildcat strikes are de wei.