From: wdrb-AT-siva.bris.ac.uk
Date: Thu, 06 Mar 1997 14:18:04 GMT
Subject: Re: M-I: RE: Middle Class


Nick comments in his long post on the middle class:

<Engels owned factories,
however, and it didnt stop him being a communist.>

I have long wondered how Engels felt about
his role as a capitalist. It gave him an
insight into capitalism and the means to 
support Marx. But he must have thought about
living off other peoples labour. Were the 
workers in his factories paid more than
others? Did they ever go on strike? Were
they unionised? Did Engel's comrades
and/or politcal opponents have anything to
say about his ownership of capital? How 
rich was he anyway? 

I have looked (not very hard) for information
on these matters but without success.

Will Brown

PS Dockers demo on April 12th looks like
its going to be BIG and IMPORTANT judging
by the level of organising going on in 
Bristol....don't miss it folks.


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