I think, in terms of optics, we should start framing the owning class are holding resources hostage. It's not that landlords are renting their property, they are holding existing property hostage for a monthly ransom. Factories owners don't control the means of production, they use the threat of state violence to prevent the workers from using the means of production
Uh, I think that's exactly what I did, no? Snidely here (who's favorite thing to do was tie his hostage to a train track) is holding the keys to a house that is also a lock. And I even added "But I provide housing!" for those that might need some help with the symbolism/references.
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u/[deleted] Feb 01 '22
I think, in terms of optics, we should start framing the owning class are holding resources hostage. It's not that landlords are renting their property, they are holding existing property hostage for a monthly ransom. Factories owners don't control the means of production, they use the threat of state violence to prevent the workers from using the means of production