Labor day is just around the corner. The unofficial end of summer, time to put away those white suits and dresses. Am I mistaken or wasn't this also the time for the " white " sales ? Sheets and pillow cases figured prominently into all that, although I believe it was all linen that went on sale. That was all many years ago now, a relic of a memory. I really just remember that it was the time to go back to school. September would be cool on Long Island but now that global warming has occurred I guess that isn't so anymore. I read where there will be no football program this year at the old alma mater. A lack of willing participants being the cause. I wonder if they have a soccer program ? I'm betting that they do. I will be accused of profiling or being prejudicial in that guess. I am aware of the present demographics of the area and so feel it is a fair assumption. Things change with the times and with the will of the people. Soccer has gained in popularity over the last ten years or so that can't be denied. My beloved Baseball has been on the decline for quite a number of years now. and boxing, who even knows anymore ? We have changed to MMA, more gladiatorial I suppose and in keeping with modern day attitudes. From the sweet science, to ground and pound ! But I digress in my thoughts, I was thinking about Labor day. Everyone thinks of it as a three day weekend and so it is.
I find it interesting that it was started by the labor unions. It was a day to celebrate the importance of the Labor force in building America. It wasn't intended to celebrate the individual though, it was for the entire force. It is a subtle distinction missed by many folks.. The Labor unions having gained in strength now demanded something, a day off ! Those unions having decided their own importance to the success of America as a nation demanded a day off. They demanded the workers be paid for that day as well, a national holiday. We wouldn't produce anything on that day, but we would get paid for doing nothing ! A great concept to pacify your workforce if you are the union leader. It is almost diabolical in its' sheer simplicity. In reality it is a socialist ploy to control the workforce and the government. We will tell you when to work and when not to, the union knows best. Ultimately the unions seek to control the government. Then you have the birth of the socialist state. Individuals are discounted in favor of the whole, the state. All the while you keep telling the people how they individually benefit from all of that. See, you're getting paid and you don't even have to work ! Isn't it great ? Yup, it's a regular holiday.
The fact is the success of the nation depends upon the success of each individual in that nation. All too often we lose sight of that. America is a success due to the influx of talent and personalities over the decades. Those immigrants that came here to become Americans did provide the labor, the backbone and the drive to make our country a success. Oh yes, there were the wealthy ones, it takes money to build a nation you know, and we commoners envy the bosses and their money. That is the natural order of things. The dominant male leads the pack doesn't he ? Yes and he always will. Whether by physical or economic strength he will lead. These unions would have you believe that they alone can provide you with that success. They will empower you ! Just the opposite is true. The union seeks to control you for their own benefit. But hey, if you are willing to relinquish your desires in exchange for a day off, that's your choice.
Individual success is achieved through individual effort. Neither a union nor a government can ensure you success in life. All they can provide is material things, creature comforts and a sense of security. Yes governments and unions can give you all the trinkets in life, make it easy for you to exist but they can't give you a life ! A life is something you must build for yourself. So go ahead enjoy your day off, a day without work, you earned it right ? The labor unions think so. So long as you stay in line, pay your dues and accept whatever the union or government offers, you'll be fine. You may even get to like it ! Fact is, after a while you will depend upon it. Is that something to celebrate ?
I find it interesting that it was started by the labor unions. It was a day to celebrate the importance of the Labor force in building America. It wasn't intended to celebrate the individual though, it was for the entire force. It is a subtle distinction missed by many folks.. The Labor unions having gained in strength now demanded something, a day off ! Those unions having decided their own importance to the success of America as a nation demanded a day off. They demanded the workers be paid for that day as well, a national holiday. We wouldn't produce anything on that day, but we would get paid for doing nothing ! A great concept to pacify your workforce if you are the union leader. It is almost diabolical in its' sheer simplicity. In reality it is a socialist ploy to control the workforce and the government. We will tell you when to work and when not to, the union knows best. Ultimately the unions seek to control the government. Then you have the birth of the socialist state. Individuals are discounted in favor of the whole, the state. All the while you keep telling the people how they individually benefit from all of that. See, you're getting paid and you don't even have to work ! Isn't it great ? Yup, it's a regular holiday.
The fact is the success of the nation depends upon the success of each individual in that nation. All too often we lose sight of that. America is a success due to the influx of talent and personalities over the decades. Those immigrants that came here to become Americans did provide the labor, the backbone and the drive to make our country a success. Oh yes, there were the wealthy ones, it takes money to build a nation you know, and we commoners envy the bosses and their money. That is the natural order of things. The dominant male leads the pack doesn't he ? Yes and he always will. Whether by physical or economic strength he will lead. These unions would have you believe that they alone can provide you with that success. They will empower you ! Just the opposite is true. The union seeks to control you for their own benefit. But hey, if you are willing to relinquish your desires in exchange for a day off, that's your choice.
Individual success is achieved through individual effort. Neither a union nor a government can ensure you success in life. All they can provide is material things, creature comforts and a sense of security. Yes governments and unions can give you all the trinkets in life, make it easy for you to exist but they can't give you a life ! A life is something you must build for yourself. So go ahead enjoy your day off, a day without work, you earned it right ? The labor unions think so. So long as you stay in line, pay your dues and accept whatever the union or government offers, you'll be fine. You may even get to like it ! Fact is, after a while you will depend upon it. Is that something to celebrate ?
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