State ownership and control is not necessarily Socialism - if it were, then the Army, the Navy, the Police, the Judges, the Gaolers, the Informers, and the Hangmen, all would all be Socialist functionaries, as they are State officials - but the ownership by the State of all the land and materials for labour, combined with the co-operative control by the workers of such land and materials, would be Socialism.
The great appear great to us. - James Connolly
The great appear great to us.
- James Connolly
If you remove the English Army tomorrow and hoist the green flag over Dublin Castle., unless you set about the organization of the Socialist Republic… - James Connolly
If you remove the English Army tomorrow and hoist the green flag over Dublin Castle., unless you set about the organization of the Socialist Republic…
The Irish people will only be free, when they own everything from the plough to the stars - James Connolly
The Irish people will only be free, when they own everything from the plough to the stars
Yes, friends, governments in capitalist society are but committees of the rich to manage the affairs of the capitalist class. - James Connolly
Yes, friends, governments in capitalist society are but committees of the rich to manage the affairs of the capitalist class.
Don't be 'practical' in politics. To be practical in that sense means that you have schooled yourself to think along the lines, and in the grooves th… - James Connolly
Don't be 'practical' in politics. To be practical in that sense means that you have schooled yourself to think along the lines, and in the grooves th…
We believe in constitutional action in normal times; we believe in revolutionary action in exceptional times. - James Connolly
We believe in constitutional action in normal times; we believe in revolutionary action in exceptional times.
Apostles of Freedom are ever idolised when dead, but crucified when alive. - James Connolly
Apostles of Freedom are ever idolised when dead, but crucified when alive.
The British Government has no right in Ireland, never had any right in Ireland, and never can have any right in Ireland. - James Connolly
The British Government has no right in Ireland, never had any right in Ireland, and never can have any right in Ireland.
Whoop it up for liberty! After Ireland is free, says the patriot who won't touch socialism, we will protect all classes, and if you won't pay your re… - James Connolly
Whoop it up for liberty! After Ireland is free, says the patriot who won't touch socialism, we will protect all classes, and if you won't pay your re…
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