Passive resistance to capitalism?

[danyboy27]

Is passive resistance a viable option to interfere with capitalism on a large scale?

For exemple by doing has little has possible for wages and encourage people to call sick frequently?

[Thirsty Crow]

Is passive resistance a viable option to interfere with capitalism on a large scale?

For exemple by doing has little has possible for wages and encourage people to call sick frequently?

This constitutes strike action on its own. As such, and if conducted on a reasonably large scale, it would undoubtedly cause reaction from the state and para-state organs.

[danyboy27]

This constitutes strike action on its own. As such, and if conducted on a reasonably large scale, it would undoubtedly cause reaction from the state and para-state organs.

even if its done gradually on a relatively long period?

[Brandon's Impotent Rage]

Do you mean like non-violent resistance?

Well, on some causes it works fine. But I believe that non-violent resistance only works if your opponent still has the capacity to feel shame and compassion. By passively accepting the abuse, you are attempting to shame the opposition into compliance.

But this can only get you so far. If your opposition, at the end of the day, views you as sub-human and not fit to walk the earth, no amount of picketing and speeches will win them over. In the end, it will only come to bullets.

That is the ultimate fate of the revolution, for the sins of the bourgeoisie can only be absolved in blood.

[danyboy27]

Do you mean like non-violent resistance?

Well, on some causes it works fine. But I believe that non-violent resistance only works if your opponent still has the capacity to feel shame and compassion. By passively accepting the abuse, you are attempting to shame the opposition into compliance.

But this can only get you so far. If your opposition, at the end of the day, views you as sub-human and not fit to walk the earth, no amount of picketing and speeches will win them over. In the end, it will only come to bullets.

That is the ultimate fate of the revolution, for the sins of the bourgeoisie can only be absolved in blood.
And the goal of such a tactic would not be to appeal to conscience but to wreck havoc into the capitalist mode of production.

One of the recuring complain of classical economists during the instauration of capitalism was the reluctance from peasants to accept wage earning jobs and to be indolent beings beccause industry demanded disciplined workers doing has much work has possible.

[Rurkel]

As such, and if conducted on a reasonably large scale, it would undoubtedly cause reaction from the state and para-state organs.
This. An effective passive resistance must become active in order to defend itself.

[danyboy27]

This. An effective passive resistance must become active in order to defend itself.

And i would argue that on a Large scale it would eventually become active over time.

People doing less and less hours of work, socializing more, capitalist production and distribution disrupted, all of this would eventually lead people to openely question the relevence of the system and actively protest against it.

[tuwix]

Is passive resistance a viable option to interfere with capitalism on a large scale?


Yes, there is. Just not go to work. If majority of people didn't go to work for longer period of time, capitalism would just collapse and capitalist would accept every demand.

[Popular Front of Judea]

Arguably this is what occurred in the late 60s and early 70s. Full employment, powerful unions and ample social benefits reduced the effective ability for management to discipline workers. Profitability suffered. Of course capital struck back. The results of which we live with today.

[kaylee_book]

Arguably this is what occurred in the late 60s and early 70s. Full employment, powerful unions and ample social benefits reduced the effective ability for management to discipline workers. Profitability suffered. Of course capital struck back. The results of which we live with today.

well nice said ;)1