Thoughts On Labor Day 2008

Today is the day that we remember all those that fought against companies big and small, so that all workers could attain decent rights. Since the ascent of neo-conservatives, those rights have been on the decline, especially so since George Bush took control of the country. Well this is the last of this holiday under his watch and it couldn't come soon enough. We also remember every worker and honor them whether they were in combat with corrupt Pinkertons or not.

Those that are conducting search and rescue operations today will be in our hearts, as they save the lives of people that are being affected by Gustav as I write this. The worst of the storm is coming in now and although the Hurricane is tracking south and west of New Orleans, all those that live along the Gulf Shore need be most careful.

Last time our government failed us as a nation when New Orleans drowned. Now as we are nine weeks and a day from the Presidential election, Republicans are on their best behavior. That does not mean however, that they believe in helping people out if it isn't an election year. The core of their movement believes that government does not work for capitalism and that government must be cut down into nothing but a military and a police force in every locale. They have also been on the side of business when it comes to fighting for the common man.

Although neither side is perfect, the only way to affect change this year and win back the rights we have lost is to cast a vote for Barack Obama and the progressive Democrats running down the ticket from him. He has shown all along that he cares about all Americans, not just the richest among us. John McCain however, well he just went down to Mississippi this weekend for a photo-op. When Katrina hit three years ago and he was not in the spotlight, he was busy eating birthday cake with George Bush. That shows you what kind of President he'll be.