Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

marym625

(17,997 posts) Fri Apr 24, 2015, 07:50 AM Apr 2015

"We're the first ones to starve, we're the first ones to die

"Dropkick Murphys The Workers Song"

"We're the first ones to starve, we're the first ones to die
The first ones in line for that pie-in-the-sky
And we're always the last when the cream is shared out
For the worker is working when the fat cat's about"

We have to push Union. Music is the best way to get people to remember. To be interested. It was this commercial that first brought Unions to my consciousness. I was just a kid and I still remember every word. I remember being so happy there are women out there that were organized and being heard.

Look for the Union Label 1978 ILGWU

Unfortunately, the ILGWU no longer exists. It merged with by the ACTWU and became UNITE. But for 95 years it was one of the strongest Unions around.

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"We're the first ones to starve, we're the first ones to die (Original Post) marym625 Apr 2015 OP

Great song; great band; great message. K&R Scootaloo Apr 2015 #1

Glad I could help! marym625 Apr 2015 #4

Ed Pickford wrote that tune... dmcfe Apr 2015 #10

Reviving the patriotic spirit aspirant Apr 2015 #2

Really good post. +1!! RiverLover Apr 2015 #3

I'm trying marym625 Apr 2015 #5

We have had quite enough of the stuffing of pockets. Enthusiast Apr 2015 #6

Kicked! ibewlu606 Apr 2015 #7

We're Not Gonna Take It!!!! marym625 Apr 2015 #9

My mom sewed. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was on March 25. merrily Apr 2015 #8

Wow! marym625 Apr 2015 #11

I doubt my mom heard of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire. I did not know about it until I merrily Apr 2015 #15

Yes, it's wonderful marym625 Apr 2015 #18

and happy birthday, belatedly! eom. marym625 Apr 2015 #12

Thank you. merrily Apr 2015 #16

Look inside and...DECIDE! FailureToCommunicate Apr 2015 #13

Great movie marym625 Apr 2015 #14

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Apr 2015 #17

Thank you, Willy! marym625 Apr 2015 #20

One of my favs Depaysement Apr 2015 #19

Oh I just watched this a couple weeks ago marym625 Apr 2015 #21

Scootaloo

(25,699 posts)

1. Great song; great band; great message. K&R

Reply to marym625 (Original post)

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 08:32 AM

Apr 2015

And now you've put me on a Dropkick Murphys binge. not that i mind.

marym625

(17,997 posts)

4. Glad I could help!

Reply to Scootaloo (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 08:39 AM

Apr 2015

dmcfe

(1 post)

10. Ed Pickford wrote that tune...

Reply to Scootaloo (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 09:24 AM

Apr 2015

A great folk figure, socialist..find out more at :http://www.salutlive.com/2009/02/ed-pickford-the-big-interview.html

aspirant

(3,533 posts)

2. Reviving the patriotic spirit

Reply to marym625 (Original post)

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 08:36 AM

Apr 2015

Global this, global that, we have been slowly brainwashed with the protectionism argument that our love for fellow Americans has diminished.

After WW11 we were united in victory and togetherness yet now we are so segmented the corporatists dance right thru us.

We must focus on Americans first and don't let the corporatists use our social Populist kindness for others as a tool to stuff their pockets with global dollars.

RiverLover

(7,830 posts)

3. Really good post. +1!!

Reply to aspirant (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 08:37 AM

Apr 2015

Thanks aspirant.

marym625

(17,997 posts)

5. I'm trying

Reply to aspirant (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 08:40 AM

Apr 2015

You're trying. So many here are trying. But so many here won't even listen.

Enthusiast

(50,983 posts)

6. We have had quite enough of the stuffing of pockets.

Reply to aspirant (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 08:49 AM

Apr 2015

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ibewlu606

(160 posts)

7. Kicked!

Reply to marym625 (Original post)

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 08:58 AM

Apr 2015

I'm digging how there seems to be more posts related to labor. As things become more difficult for "everyday Americans" we need to let so-called Democratic politicians we aren't going to take it anymore.

marym625

(17,997 posts)

9. We're Not Gonna Take It!!!!

Reply to ibewlu606 (Reply #7)

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 09:16 AM

Apr 2015

"The Who - We're Not Gonna Take It / See Me, Feel Me"

We're not gonna take it
Never did and never will
Don't want no religion
And as far as we can tell
We ain't gonna take you
Never did and never will
We're not gonna take you
We forsake you
Gonna break you
Let's forget you better still.

OK, the rape you line SUCKS and I changed it. I didn't realize how relevant this song is right now. Actually, my change, just for this particular case, makes it better

merrily

(45,251 posts)

8. My mom sewed. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was on March 25.

Reply to marym625 (Original post)

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 09:09 AM

Apr 2015

I was born on March 25.

Which side are you on?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Which_Side_Are_You_On%3F

marym625

(17,997 posts)

11. Wow!

Reply to merrily (Reply #8)

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 09:28 AM

Apr 2015

So great your mom wasn't there. But I bet she suffered guilt, that, of course, she shouldn't. Just a natural reaction.

I almost posted Which Side Are You On!

merrily

(45,251 posts)

15. I doubt my mom heard of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire. I did not know about it until I

Reply to marym625 (Reply #11)

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 10:09 AM

Apr 2015

started posting.

The Dropkick Murphys made something with that title (which side are you on). I saw it on You Tube, but never listened.

Florence Reece made a version when she was an older woman. If she ever had a good voice, she didn't have it by the time of the video that's on You Tube. Still, that is the one I listen to. There is something so pure about her singing the song she wrote as a young woman.

marym625

(17,997 posts)

18. Yes, it's wonderful

Reply to merrily (Reply #15)

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 10:33 AM

Apr 2015

Last edited Fri Apr 24, 2015, 11:47 AM - Edit history (1)

It is in the documentary about the strike in the 70s. I'm too tired at the moment to find it. Didn't sleep last night. But WillyT posted it within the last few months.

Sorry about my fire confusion. Blaming that on being too tired.