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You don't have to go as far back as the French Revolution. Labor unions in the late 19th and early 20th century fought pitched battles against the exploitative
by Refreeze5224 29d ago
You don't have to go as far back as the French Revolution. Labor unions in the late 19th and early 20th century fought pitched battles against the exploitative billionaire equivalents of their day, and it was much easier for the rich to accept t labor's demands when they knew there was real risk of physical harm from the workers they were exploiting. If you work an 8 hour day, or your job can't subject you dangerous conditions with no recourse, thank militant unions who were willing to lay it on the line against greedy oppressors like Zuckerberg.
- Sohcahtoa82 29d agoThese days though, you got half the population rooting for the billionaires. They'll tell people if they don't like their working conditions or pay, just find a new job.
- krunck 29d agoThe division in our society was created by the ultra-wealthy for the ultra-wealthy. Until more people realize that we'll continue to be exploited by them.
- Sohcahtoa82 29d agoCertainly, but I've seen an alarming number of people that acknowledge this source of division, and yet still rant against workers demanding better conditions and vote for politicians that are very open about not giving a shit about workers.
- phs318u 29d agoRupert Murdoch was/is one of the best, most direct, most prolific (thanks to his massive media ownership) manipulators of public opinion for precisely this purpose. This cartoon nailed it. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGtZG6aFPtQ/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CGtZG6aFPtQ/