When it was announced that the one-day illegal alien strike would be held on May 1, a lot of people (myself included) wondered if there was something sinister about choosing the international Communist and Socialist holiday for the date. After some consideration, I am not so sure.
A lot of people (myself included) also wondered why May 5 wasn't chosen. It was the end of the same week, and it already is a holiday to a lot of people, so it seemed a natural fit.
What I didn't take into account was basic human laziness -- a topic about which I am an expert.
With yesterday being Cinqo De Mayo (or however it's spelled), this is a three-day weekend for a lot of those who protested. With the strike on Monday, that means that last weekend was also three days long, separated by a three-day work week.
There's an old aphorism that says "never ascribe to malice that which can adequately be explained by stupidity." Apparently, one can substitute sloth for stupidity in many cases.
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Jay -"Siesta Resi... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Giacomo | May 6, 2006 1:58 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Jay -
"Siesta Resistance?" Tell the truth. You were just itching to find a post topic that would go with that headline.
1. Posted by Giacomo | May 6, 2006 1:58 PM |
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Posted on May 6, 2006 13:58
2. Posted by Jay Tea | May 6, 2006 2:33 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Au contraire, Giacomo. I've been sitting on this piece all week for JUST the right title.
"Collusion Course," though, was one that fit your accusation.
J.
2. Posted by Jay Tea | May 6, 2006 2:33 PM |
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Posted on May 6, 2006 14:33
3. Posted by Elmo | May 6, 2006 2:53 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Yawn.
The Southland is comprised of many industries. Many immigrants (legal, illegal, extraterrestrial), work in the service sector. Even in restaurants that offer a Southwestern menu. As in a busy Cinco de Mayo day/weekend for their employers.
Those that didn't take Monday off, stated they had to eat. Those that did, found crow every day, tough to swallow. Doesn't mean they're stupid and would actually harm the interests of those who provide them with their means of support.
A.N.S.W.E.R. or Code Pinko do not speak for the vast majority of these individuals. People who are largely apolitical, took one day off from their labors. It matters not a whit who claims orginizational paternity for that day's marches.
A.N.S.W.E.R. and Code Pinko are commie f*cktards. They are not the voice of a population who in the main are too tired at the end of a long work day to even care about commie f*cktards.
3. Posted by Elmo | May 6, 2006 2:53 PM |
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Posted on May 6, 2006 14:53
4. Posted by Nell E | May 6, 2006 2:54 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
According to your theory, then, we should schedule the massive "Close the Damn Borders" rallies for July 3.
4. Posted by Nell E | May 6, 2006 2:54 PM |
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Posted on May 6, 2006 14:54
5. Posted by jpm100 | May 6, 2006 2:54 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
May 1st as a Workers's Day was probably more in the minds of the organizers.
For the immigrants it was more of a holiday.
But that's not saying the two aren't connected. May Day is celebrated in Mexico. It's a National Holiday there. I can't speak for Mexico, but in some countries its not a formality say Presidents Day here. May Day is a Thanksgiving calibre holiday in many places. May Day celebrations usually begin with a worker's march earlier in the day.
They were observing one of their traditional holidays they way it is observed in Mexico. It was another example of waving Mexican Flags that wasn't immediately obvious to most this time.
5. Posted by jpm100 | May 6, 2006 2:54 PM |
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Posted on May 6, 2006 14:54
6. Posted by lotp | May 6, 2006 3:49 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The boycott was sponsored in part by A.N.S.W.E.R. and several other socialist groups. So yes, the choice of May 1 was intentional.
6. Posted by lotp | May 6, 2006 3:49 PM |
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Posted on May 6, 2006 15:49
7. Posted by bullwinkle | May 6, 2006 6:38 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Anyone who believes they are apolitical doesn't live in Mexico, I can assure of that. There's a big socialist/marxist movement down here and you can't go anywhere wthout seeing someone in a Che t-shirt, and they know absolutely, positively who he was. The Communist movement is alive and well and going strong down here.
7. Posted by bullwinkle | May 6, 2006 6:38 PM |
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Posted on May 6, 2006 18:38
8. Posted by epador | May 6, 2006 9:06 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I am all for the July 3rd "take an illegal back to the border holiday."
8. Posted by epador | May 6, 2006 9:06 PM |
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Posted on May 6, 2006 21:06
9. Posted by virgo1 | May 6, 2006 10:17 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Epador
thats right ! and it will sure make those 4th of july celebrations less crowded...
9. Posted by virgo1 | May 6, 2006 10:17 PM |
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Posted on May 6, 2006 22:17
10. Posted by snowballs | May 7, 2006 12:38 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I always wondered why people who are so opposed to "Christmas" because of it's evil "Christian" / "Commercialism" sources, don't oppose the day(s) off that accompany it with 99% of businesses.
By the way, I took Monday off as well, well I was telecommuting because I was afraid that the "protesters" would not have automobile insurance that day - oh wait.
10. Posted by snowballs | May 7, 2006 12:38 AM |
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Posted on May 7, 2006 00:38
11. Posted by Sherard | May 8, 2006 9:59 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Hell yeah. Cause we all know, only wetbacks like a three day weekend. Dumbass.
11. Posted by Sherard | May 8, 2006 9:59 AM |
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Posted on May 8, 2006 09:59