The “ruling class” only has the power it has right now, because people are not as engaged as they should be, in the process. Our apathy has given them that power.
As for our “rights”…those need to be maintained and defended at all times. We see them slipping away for the same reason we have corrupt politicians in power.
Apathy.
This doesn’t mean the system is broken. It just means we aren’t using it to our own advantage. We’ve allowed someone else to do that, in our absence.
The ruling class has power because they are the dominant class, controlling the principle aspects of the economy and the state. A more engaged working class within the confines of a capitalist system will not actually make the difference you think it will. It isn’t a question of moral apathy, but a real, material process and system with real imbalances.
The ruling class has power because they are the dominant class, controlling the principle aspects of the economy and the state.
The opposite is actually true. The working class is actually the real driving force behind the economy and the state. We represent the majority. That gives us the real power.
A more engaged working class within the confines of a capitalist system will not actually make the difference you think it will.
This is also not true. As the majority, the working class has far more leverage than you think. We can stop production any time. Pull the whole thing down, or start it back up again. The only reason we don’t exercise that power is because we are not engaged.
It isn’t a question of moral apathy, but a real, material process and system with real imbalances.
You are correct…it isn’t about “moral apathy”…it’s about political apathy. The “real, material process and system of imbalances” only exists because the working class chooses not to exercise its power.
The opposite is actually true. The working class is actually the real driving force behind the economy and the state. We represent the majority. That gives us the real power.
The working classes are what actually creates new value, yes, but we do not control the economy nor the state. The state, in capitalism, exists to protect capitalists, and cement their ownership. We do not control the economy, we merely fuel it, until we can establish socialism by overthrowing the capitalist state and replacing it with a socialist one.
This is also not true. As the majority, the working class has far more leverage than you think. We can stop production any time. Pull the whole thing down, or start it back up again. The only reason we don’t exercise that power is because we are not engaged.
Strikes are helpful, as is organizing. This isn’t acting within the confines of the system, though, but struggling against it. The reason we don’t isn’t because we are apathetic, but because we aren’t organized.
You are correct…it isn’t about “moral apathy”…it’s about political apathy. The “real, material process and system of imbalances” only exists because the working class chooses not to exercise its power.
Incorrect. It isn’t the working classes failing to choose, and again, you’re under the mistaken assumption that the working classes can direct capitalism. You are making a moral judgement of the working classes, but instead we need to actively organize.
The “ruling class” only has the power it has right now, because people are not as engaged as they should be, in the process. Our apathy has given them that power.
As for our “rights”…those need to be maintained and defended at all times. We see them slipping away for the same reason we have corrupt politicians in power.
Apathy.
This doesn’t mean the system is broken. It just means we aren’t using it to our own advantage. We’ve allowed someone else to do that, in our absence.
The ruling class has power because they are the dominant class, controlling the principle aspects of the economy and the state. A more engaged working class within the confines of a capitalist system will not actually make the difference you think it will. It isn’t a question of moral apathy, but a real, material process and system with real imbalances.
It’s interesting that you don’t see all the contradictions you laid out in your comment.
Lol. Go back to fucking Reddit
What contradictions?
The opposite is actually true. The working class is actually the real driving force behind the economy and the state. We represent the majority. That gives us the real power.
This is also not true. As the majority, the working class has far more leverage than you think. We can stop production any time. Pull the whole thing down, or start it back up again. The only reason we don’t exercise that power is because we are not engaged.
You are correct…it isn’t about “moral apathy”…it’s about political apathy. The “real, material process and system of imbalances” only exists because the working class chooses not to exercise its power.
Lol, weren’t you just saying that everyone just needs to go vote?
I think you’re missing the point I was making in that statement, if you think there’s a contradiction there.
The working classes are what actually creates new value, yes, but we do not control the economy nor the state. The state, in capitalism, exists to protect capitalists, and cement their ownership. We do not control the economy, we merely fuel it, until we can establish socialism by overthrowing the capitalist state and replacing it with a socialist one.
Strikes are helpful, as is organizing. This isn’t acting within the confines of the system, though, but struggling against it. The reason we don’t isn’t because we are apathetic, but because we aren’t organized.
Incorrect. It isn’t the working classes failing to choose, and again, you’re under the mistaken assumption that the working classes can direct capitalism. You are making a moral judgement of the working classes, but instead we need to actively organize.