https://fighting-words.net/2020/08/22/what-does-the-u-s-ruling-class-want-from-the-2020-elections/

By David Sole

On August 11 the Democratic Party announced their candidate for Vice-President of the United States to be California’s Senator Kamala Harris. Harris, a former prosecutor and Attorney General for California, joins former Vice-President Joe Biden to complete the Democrat’s ticket challenging Donald Trump in the November 3 national elections.

Harris, whose mother was from the nation of India and whose father was Jamaican, immediately became the subject of intense discussion in the major, bourgeois media as well as social media. Biden, of course, was the establishment candidate trotted out to squash the mass movement that supported Bernie Sanders, an avowed “socialist.” Far from being progressive, Biden is widely recognized for his pro-war policies over decades and conservative positions going back to opposition to bussing for racial integration in the 1970s.

Rather than counter-balancing Biden’s conservatism, Harris was chosen to reinforce this record. Commentators in many publications hailed Harris as being a popular choice throughout Wall Street. Her “law and order” history as prosecutor and state Attorney General along with her solid record supporting imperialist U.S. foreign policy, complete the Democratic Party leadership’s commitment to completely break with the strong left wing of that party on the ground. It is assumed that progressive and even radical people will be forced to vote for Biden-Harris as “anyone but Trump.”

This thinking is precisely why the Democrats have lost so many presidential races over the past decades. Rather than inspire the masses of poor and working people, who make up an overwhelming majority of the electorate, the top leaders of the Dems select candidates who cannot and will not promote a movement that could evolve into a mass movement for social change. They rather lose to the Republicans than risk a movement that could get out of hand and develop into a serious class struggle.

It is possible that the voters will turn out in large enough numbers to defeat Trump at the polls. His revolting personality and policies make that entirely possible. A large portion of the capitalist ruling class probably would like to see that, and consider Trump to be a destabilizing factor internationally as well as domestically. The program put forward by the Democratic National Committee which everyone knows contains promises not often kept after an election didn’t even include national health care, something urgently needed, especially in face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

But it is entirely possible, also, that once again 50% or so of the voters, mainly poor, will stay home, seeing nothing being offered to them. This could allow Donald Trump to win another election. This may be less likely than in 2016, but cannot be ruled out.

The ruling class in the United States is perfectly willing to accept another four years of Trump. After all he delivered a tax cut to the wealthiest that some estimate worth a trillion dollars. His outrageous cuts to environmental protection, health and safety, the postal service, etc. have also fattened the corporate fat cats beyond their wildest dreams. And so far he has done that without provoking mass protests or uprisings. Even the mass demonstrations following the murder of George Floyd have generally focused on local policing policies and tactics, leaving Trump relatively unscathed.

So whether the Democrats win or the Republicans prevail the ruling class will continue to enrich themselves while workers and oppressed people will continue to lose ground….

https://fighting-words.net/2020/08/22/what-does-the-u-s-ruling-class-want-from-the-2020-elections/

Green Bay, WI August 13, 2020

Photo: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement

Detroit Will Breathe

5k Unity Walk/Run

Committing to make change throughout the community by way of education and activity. Come and join Black Umbrella Global to create the change we dream of and break down barriers.

By: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement

MILWAUKEE, WI AUGUST 22, 2020 — Organized in only a few days, an emergency action to save the U.S. Postal Service drew a large crowd at the Saint Paul Avenue location. A diverse array of union and community members set up an informational picket chanting “Hands Off the Post Office,” and then held a rally with many speakers. The Milwaukee event was a part of a national day of actions across the United States.

Many unions were represented including members and leaders from the AFT, the AFT, the AFGE, the APWU, the MTEA, SEIU, the Teamsters, the Steelworkers and more. Pamela Fendt, President of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council, spoke for the federation. Community organizations represented included El Pueblo MKE, the Green Party, the Latin American Solidarity Committee, Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization, Peace Action Wisconsin, Souls to the Polls, Vets for Peace and the Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement.

The APWU is sponsoring the next national day of actions: https://apwu.org/aug25

#SaveThePostOffice

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Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association

Save The Post Office!

Save The Post Office Rally Manitowoc WI August 25 2020

1202 Franklin Street, Manitowoc, WI – 3:30 P.M.

This informational picket in Manitowoc, Wisconsin is a part of the Aug 25, 2020 Nationwide #SaveThePostOffice Day of Actions.

The movement for our public Postal Service has three immediate demands of our elected officials and of Postmaster General DeJoy:

– Provide at least $25 billion in immediate support for the Postal Service;

– Stop the mail slowdown policies introduced by Postmaster General DeJoy and fire him;

– Ensure public confidence in voting-by-mail by providing all necessary resources for the most timely delivery of election mail possible.

No Privatization! Union Yes!

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Contact the USPS Board of Governors
Chairman Robert M. Duncan
606-298-3511
mduncan@inezdepositbank.com

Call Your Senators!
202-224-3121

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For more information:
https://apwu.org/

#SaveThePostOffice Save Our Postal Service

https://usmailnotforsale.org/

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BACKGROUND

Wall Street forces are undermining the world-class efficiency and productivity of the USPS and its workers as part of his undemocratic campaign to suppress the vote and steal the election. For example, they plan on removing 671 sorting machines across the country and have already removed dozens of blue mailboxes throughout the states. Veterans, seniors and many others are not getting their medications on time – during a pandemic!

The forced slowdown has caused mail to be lost. We must also demand that the Senate pass the $25 billion emergency Covid-19 stimulus package for the U.S. Postal Service, as well as the rest of the HEROES Act. The Postal Reorganization Act of 1970 requires prompt and efficient service and access to the Post Office for all communities.

Wall Street is also trying to bust the diverse workers unions within the USPS. We in Wisconsin know the disastrous effects of public sector union busting and won’t stand for it on the federal level.

We also are in solidarity with workers at the V.A. who are facing similar attacks of union busting and privatization from the Trump administration. We are joining together because we know in unity we win!

Milwaukee, Wisconsin August 22, 2020 – Rally & Informational Picket to #SaveThePostOffice

Photo: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement

Community Justice Story Time & Resource Fair

Join us once again in our Community Justice Garden! Programming is designed to be enjoyed while socially distanced, masks required.

This month we’ll be focused on the importance of stories! We’ll have a story time with a special guest, the opportunity to hear the stories of local justice focused organizations, as well as a chance to see the murals created by three local youth groups.

Find a quiet spot in the shade and share one of the books from our Community Justice Library or grab a book from Rainbow Booksellers for Children at their onsite book fair!

As we celebrate our 40th year as a non-profit, help us build community! #bvcc40