Mickey Z
Cool Observer
Saturday, December 25, 2004
The Xmas Truce: 1914
During the First World War, there was a fine example of what the working class can do to overcome the oppressive influence of the elites. It was Christmas Day, 1914…when soldiers on all sides of the battle initiated an impromptu truce.
French, German, and British cannon fodder fraternized among the rotting corpses. It’s a wonderful image to ponder these reluctant warriors singing carols, exchanging photos, and playing soccer…in other words, following instincts instead of orders.
Of course, the high command went nuts and before long, the slaughter resumed…and has basically continued unabated ever since.
Whenever we disobey orders, clasp hands across national borders, and become citizens of the world, like Lennon sang, we have “nothing to kill or die for.”
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