We socialists, anarchists, hoboes, chicken thieves…
““We socialists, anarchists, hoboes, chicken thieves, outlaws and undesirable citizens of the U>S> are with you heart and soul. You will notice that we are not respectable. Neither are you. No revolutionary can possibly be respectable in these days of the reign of property…I for one wish there were more outlaws of the sort that formed the gallant band that took Mexicali.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He embraces marginalized identities, urging solidarity among the disenfranchised to challenge property‑driven power structures.
In simple terms: Outlaws unite against oppressive property.
Key Takeaway
Support the oppressed and question property norms.
Themes
solidarity
rebellion
class struggle
identity
political activism
Mood
defiant
hopeful
radical
Type
political
revolutionary
When to use this quote
- labor organizing
- political protests
- community building
- grassroots movements
Key Concepts
anarchism
socialism
revolution
marginalization
property critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can marginalized groups maintain dignity while rejecting respectability?
- What alternatives to property can sustain societies?
A Different Perspective
Respectability politics can limit broader coalition building.