A liberal converted to common sense. It doesn’t happen often but they have a good perspective.

I’ve never been big on holidays.  Growing up Jewish, my family didn’t celebrate Christmas or Easter.  And being secular, we didn’t do much for the Jewish holidays either.  Since arriving in Berkeley decades ago, one of the few holidays I’ve enjoyed is May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day. 

As you can imagine, IWD is a popular day around these parts.  In fact, it’s an official city holiday.  Along with Malcolm X’s Birthday, Indigenous People’s Day, and International Women’s Day, the school kiddies and the city rank and file get the day off.  Even some popular places, like Berkeley’s Cheese Board Collective, close in observance.

...I know what I’ll be doing on International Workers’ Day.  First, I’m going to stay the heck away from Berkeley.  Then I’m going to relax after a busy week of work.  Finally, I’m going to raise a glass to that most endangered of species: the taxpaying, working stiff who breaks his or her butt each day to bring home the bacon.  This day is for you.

And my celebration won’t even require riots in the streets.

http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/05/may_day_may_day_1.html

Amazing. May Day A holiday in respect of the workers no longer respected by the evil neo-con community, conservatives or even Republicans. They seem to live and breath corporatti.

The workers built America. The workers were America’s backbone until´the evil Banana Republicans outsourced them in favour of derivatives which destroyed Americas economy…. yeah go figure

Real May Day celebration’s continue world wide not just for workers but for other historical events.

Here in Germany if possible we celebrate in the Biergarten.

This afternoon (April 30) we went down to the town square and watched the May Pole being placed. Quite an even. Kids running around, horse sausage simmering, beer flowing and 8-80’s getting along. The pole was no further up than the cloud burst and people went scattering.  Being experienced in these things we sat near the covered bier-wagon. A fresh rain cleanses and the next beer simply tastes better.

May Day pre-celebration Viechtach

Spoken by one who professed to love the workers but would rather let the illegal immigrant take his work from him.
Sad, Jim, but two faced as usual.

Kaipo why oh why do you revert to total bull shit. Please show anywhere at any time that I would rather have an illegal immigrants take the work from anybody.

Yes Kaipo, no ideas no arguments so you just lie. Pathetic.

Because you have no stand on illegal immigration.

LOL Trying to turn your pissing and moaning about May Day into the Immigration thread is just stupid. Why do you hate workers so much? Afraid they are not going to pay for your entitlements? Yes, Kaipo workers are tax payers and they pay for federal benefits.

Wrong thread K and wrong time. We have already covered this two years ago. When it becomes actual again then I am sure I will remind you of what I have already written.  And then your worship of failure will be shown to be not really the thing to do eh..
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There is no need to lie Kaipo, you know I have an opinion on immigration. Why you deny such is beyond reason.

Such a foolish thought….

So many words and no answer.

You act just like your master; no simple response, no answer, redirect, redirect, redirect.

You have no stand on illegal immigration.

International Workers’ Day.  A fine Communist holiday as I recall.

Ummm is Labor Day no longer a National holiday in the U.S. ?  Just another piece of Americana for those who wish to turn America into New Europe. We don’t need no stinking May Day.

Ummm is Labor Day no longer a National holiday in the U.S. ?  Just another piece of Americana for those who wish to turn America into New Europe.

Gosh JK I thought Kaipo was the only one who could show such ignorance. Nearly everyday is May Day on the forum or list.

May Day occurs on May 1 and refers to several public holidays.[1]  In many countries, May Day is synonymous with International Workers’ Day, or Labour Day, a day of political demonstrations and celebrations organised by the unions, anarchists, and socialist groups. May Day is also a traditional holiday in many cultures.

Yes a day just for JK and his ilk. It is not called anarchists day probably because they couldn’t agree on a name so they just joined in with other social groups.

May Day

Furthermore the day is celebrated in the US as well as the serveral events mentioned above as Law Day.

On May 1 the United States celebrates Law Day, U.S.A.. It is meant to reflect on the role of law in the foundation of the country and to recognize its importance for society.

Apparently something that the extreme right is also against.

Again the right wing spits upon our forefathers and countries founders. Conservatives with no traditional values - truly a disgrace to America, tradition and the American Way. Beaver would vomit.

More real fun on a real Holiday

May Day 2010

You made fun of me when I posted on both the list and the forum.
Like most liberals with a dual standard, it’s OK for you.

Jim,
  Will you make up your mind.First you call me a right wing,anti-union,anti-worker extremist and now you lump me in with socialists and anarchists.

May Day occurs on May 1 and refers to several public holidays.[1]  In many countries, May Day is synonymous with International Workers’ Day, or Labour Day, a day of political demonstrations and celebrations organised by the unions, anarchists, and socialist groups. May Day is also a traditional holiday in many cultures.

Yes a day just for JK and his ilk. It is not called anarchists day probably because they couldn’t agree on a name so they just joined in with other social groups.
You may find this link interesting:http://flag.blackened.net/daver/anarchism/mayday.html
That you choose to celebrate violence and direct attacks on the government and the rich by radical leftists is your prerogative.I shall stick with the more traditional Labor Day in September to celebrate the American workers. But you may rest easy. The spirit of Joe Hill is alive and thriving in the Democratic party in their continuing efforts to bleed the rich and portray as victims those who are not.
To the new world order Commerade
  Isn’t it just so apropos that our current leader chose Chicago as his base so he could tie in with the history of other radicals.

Frankly, you are all missing the point.  May Day is really Beltain.  The beginning of Spring and the release from the grip of winter.  Time to enjoy oneself.

I’d rather celebrate all year and put aside a few special days for more sober activities.

Right on John. That’s what I did. Shame the forums wackos are so confused that they could not enjoy the day.