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Editorial
December 10, 1910
Scott County Kicker
Benton, Scott County, Missouri
What is this article about?
Editorial critiques capitalism amid governors' meeting in Louisville endorsing greater public power and U.S. Steel's old age pension plan, advocating socialism and industrial freedom for workers as the only true solution.
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THINGS DOING THESE DAYS.
The capitalist governors from all over the nation met at Louisville, Ky., to talk matters over. Among other things they approved of "insurgent legislation." A press dispatch says "Many of the expressions of the governors concentrated upon the subject of GREATER POWER FOR THE PEOPLE."
One governor said, "You can't give the people too much power for me."
Oh, no! You don't lose your vote when you cast it for Socialism. It makes the rulers take notice. Of course they will try to fix up some sort of a mess to satisfy the people, but it won't work. Nothing but industrial freedom will satisfy the masses—and that is the one thing the masters cannot give and hold their jobs.
Another indication that the masters are getting restless is the announcement by the United States Steel corporation to begin a system of old age pensions for its employees after January 1.
Ain't that Socialism for you? And if Carnegie can grant old age pensions to his worn out slaves, why can't Uncle Samuel?
The capitalist governors from all over the nation met at Louisville, Ky., to talk matters over. Among other things they approved of "insurgent legislation." A press dispatch says "Many of the expressions of the governors concentrated upon the subject of GREATER POWER FOR THE PEOPLE."
One governor said, "You can't give the people too much power for me."
Oh, no! You don't lose your vote when you cast it for Socialism. It makes the rulers take notice. Of course they will try to fix up some sort of a mess to satisfy the people, but it won't work. Nothing but industrial freedom will satisfy the masses—and that is the one thing the masters cannot give and hold their jobs.
Another indication that the masters are getting restless is the announcement by the United States Steel corporation to begin a system of old age pensions for its employees after January 1.
Ain't that Socialism for you? And if Carnegie can grant old age pensions to his worn out slaves, why can't Uncle Samuel?
What sub-type of article is it?
Labor
Social Reform
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Socialism
Industrial Freedom
Old Age Pensions
Capitalist Governors
Workers Rights
What entities or persons were involved?
Governors
United States Steel Corporation
Carnegie
Uncle Samuel
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Advocacy For Socialism And Industrial Freedom
Stance / Tone
Pro Socialist Critique Of Capitalism
Key Figures
Governors
United States Steel Corporation
Carnegie
Uncle Samuel
Key Arguments
Governors Approve Greater Power For The People In Response To Socialist Voting
Capitalist Reforms Like Pensions Won't Satisfy Workers
Only Industrial Freedom Can Truly Satisfy The Masses
Socialism Forces Rulers To Take Notice