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Nexus X HumectressNeo-Slavery
If neoliberal corporatism is the new feudalism, then the prison-industrial complex is the new slavery.
Direct Action Rules
Decentralize! More Pan-Secession in Practice
Dispossession and Imperialism Repackaged as “Feeding the World”
By Colin Todhunter, Counterpunch The world is fast losing farms and farmers through the concentration of land into the hands of rich and powerful land speculators and agribusiness corporations. Smallholder farmers are being criminalised and even made to disappear when it comes to the struggle for land. They […]
Ethnicity or Geography or Both?
By Troy Southgate Similarities have been drawn between National-Anarchism and aspects of the Dark Mountain Project and therefore it was only a matter of time before its chief spokesperson, Paul Kingsnorth, made an effort to distinguish his ideas from ours. Richard Hunt, one of National-Anarchism’s main influences, once […]
Messaging For 2021: Part 2
By Peter R. Quinones Let’s just jump right in since you can go to part 1 and see my yada, yada qualifications and such. Here’s the Tweet: End all corporate bailouts/welfare For those of you who remember the great recession of 2008, or have read about it in books such […]
The devastating consequences of coronavirus lockdowns in poor countries
Globally, the lockdowns have had the effect of colonialism on steroids. By Kelsey Piper, Vox The coronavirus pandemic that’s shattered lives throughout high-income countries is hitting the developing world as well. But while many of the world’s poor countries affected by the virus have imposed the same social […]
What Does the Esau Revolution Despise?
By Don Fitz “And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint; And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright. And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profits shall this birthright […]
Left Against Lockdown
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley People often ask me why I continue to insist on identifying with the far-left considering my growing rash of beefs with the movement and my increasingly contrarian tendencies, and its not a bad question. I find myself asking […]
The Left and the Right
Somehow, I doubt the ruling class is threatened by any of this. What is most regrettable, however, is that so many “anarchists” and “libertarians” feel the need to participate in this stuff.
Beyond “No Particular Order” and “Anarcho-Social Democracy”
Are Dems Screwed Without Trump As Boogeyman?
National political reporter, Jonathan Easley, discusses why Democrats are concerned that the party would drift back to old established ways.
Lockdown and Its Forgotten Victims
New York Times bestselling author and Columbia University Ph.D. Tom Woods delivered these remarks to about 100 state legislators, whom he urged to be the voices of the truly voiceless in the debate over the correct response to COVID.
Students at the Most Expensive University in America Are Going on Tuition Strike
Some more pan-secessionist direct action. This is the equivalent of seminarians going on strike against the Church during the Middle Ages. Indigo Oliver, In These Times At the end of November, members of the Columbia University-Barnard College chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) launched a tuition strike […]
Revolution as Profession
By Norbert Bolz, TELOS When the historian Ernst Nolte formulated the thesis that Auschwitz was “the fear-induced reaction to the extermination processes of the Russian Revolution,” he was finished in the academic world. It was even of no help to him emphasizing that the copy was more irrational, […]
Trump Orders All American Troops Out of Somalia
A reader observes, “The Pentagon said the troops in Somalia would be leaving by Jan. 15 – President Joe Biden will send them right back, In Fact with Trump having only 5 Days in Office, I can imagine The Military dragging their feet so they do not leave.” […]
A Primer on Nigeria’s Oil Bunkering
Oil bunkering, another great form of lumpenproletarianism, agorism, and pan-secessionism. Predictably, the Council on Foreign Relations has a hair up their ass about it. By John Campbell, Emily Mangan, Council on Foreign Relations After resuming from recess, the Nigerian Senate pledged to increase the country’s oil revenue by […]
‘Autonomous zone’ NYC bar reopens despite COVID-19 restrictions
By Joe Marino and Laura Italiano, New York Post A Staten Island bar that has declared itself a COVID-19 restriction “autonomous zone” was back open for two hours on Friday night, in continued defiance of its suspended liquor license and despite one of its owners’ arrest just three […]
’50 Years in the Making’: In Historic Vote Against Failed War on Drugs, House Passes Marijuana Decriminalization
By Julia Conley, Common Dreams The Democratic-led U.S. House passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act Friday in what advocates called an “historic moment.” In the 228-164 vote, just five Republican members and one independent joined the vast majority of Democrats in supporting the MORE Act (H.R. 3884), which […]
Calling Out Ibram X. Kendi | Glenn Loury & John McWhorter
Postmodern Jedi | with James Lindsay
Police Killed Fred Hampton 51 Years Ago. A BLM Chicago Co-Founder Says ‘Every Single Aspect Of The Black Panther Party Program’ Applies Today
This is what happens to folks the state regards as a genuine threat. By Courtney Kueppers, Bianca Martin WBEZ, Chicago Fifty-one years ago, Chicago police officers killed Fred Hampton, the chairman of the Illinois Black Panther party. In the wake of the police killing of George Floyd this […]
How Anti-War Really is Tulsi Gabbard?
While Tulsi was my favorite of any of the presidential candidates (obviously, a very low standard), I have always seen her as a moderate non-interventionist rather than an anti-imperialist. But at least she made foreign policy into her primary issue (as it should be). However, what is interesting […]
Biden Is the Perfect Figurehead for the Post-Trump National Security Establishment
By Jeremy Scahill, The Intercept There can be no doubt that in rejecting Donald Trump, voters in the United States removed one of the most cold-hearted, openly racist, and bigoted administrations to govern the U.S. in modern history. There are tangible Trump policies, including on immigration, that Joe […]
Recognition of Native Treaty Rights Could Reshape the Environmental Landscape
By Alex Brown, In These Times The U.S. has largely ignored the nearly 400 treaties signed with tribal nations, but that may be starting to change. And some think that could prevent, or even reverse, environmental degradation. Last month, Michigan officials announced plans to shut down a controversial oil […]
Andrew Yang Running for Mayor in NYC as Third Party?
DOD Unveils Vaccine Cards. Get Ready To “Show Your Papers”
Fauci Admits Nothing Will Change After Vaccine
Zarif tells German FM Maas, E3 to correct own conduct before lecturing Iran
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The Nazi Inspiring China’s Communists
This seems to be the standard Shadia Drury interpretation of Carl Schmitt. Schmitt’s view of international relations was just a restatement of Machiavelli and Hobbes. It’s hardly extraordinary that Chinese geopolitical strategists would have an interest in him. The most important aspects of Schmitt’s thought was his recognition […]
The great “bootleg” coal industry
These coal bootleggers sound awesome. This is the kind of thing that needs to be going on today. “Coal bootlegging” sounds like one of those ultimate middle finger activities. Ripping off energy companies while flipping off eco-totalitarians. By Louis Adamic, LibCom.Org A fascinating look at an alternative ‘economic […]
GOP’S DUMB ATTACKS ON AOC For Selling Made In America Sweatshirts
The discussion of trade in this is pretty good. Saagar Enjeti and Ryan Grim share their thoughts on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Tax The Rich” merchandise.
Trump DECLARES WAR On Tech Companies In Showdown With Republicans
Senior Director of Policy at the Conservative Partnership Institute, Rachel Bovard, weighs in on President Donald Trump’s threat to veto a defense bill if lawmakers do not include a measure eliminating legal protections for social media companies.
Tulsi Gabbard on cannabis bill: “End America’s destructive and costly war on drugs”
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard speaks out in support of the MORE Act.
Obama, Bush, Clinton VOLUNTEER To Take Vaccine On Camera. Will It Hurt Public Trust?
An amusing headline. Saagar Enjeti and Ryan Grim react to former Presidents Obama, Bush and Clinton volunteering to get the Coronavirus vaccine publicly to prove it’s safe.
Dr. Anthony Fauci and the Gay Community: Then and Now
Fraudci’s career of incompetence. By Ann Montague, Socialist Action Today Dr. Fauci is well known as a trusted scientist who is trying to guide the country through a pandemic. All the polls say over 80% of the people in this country see him as the most reliable spokesperson […]
The Biggest General Strike in the World: Over 200 Million Workers and Farmers Paralyze India
By Maria Aurelio, Left Voice On Thursday over 200 million workers held a one day general strike in India. They were joined by farmers in mass actions across the country against the right-wing government of Narendra Modi. On Thursday, some 200 million workers held a one day general […]
McConnell, GOP’s RIDICULOUS Bailout Plan Includes No Extra Unemployment Or Stimulus
The ruling class’ “let them eat cake” attitude continues. Duh? Saagar Enjeti and Ryan Grim share their thoughts on the $908 billion stimulus plan unveiled by lawmakers, as well as the proposal being circulated among Republicans by Mitch McConnell.
Liberal Journo Tries To CANCEL Ro Khanna For Going On Fox News To SLAM Endless War
If Trump is Ross Perot’s revenge, liberal Twitter is the revenge of the nerds. Saagar Enjeti highlights the role Twitter has played in today’s political discourse.
Why Economic Populism Is KEY To Trumpism
Trump is Ross Perot’s revenge on the Democrats and Republicans. Assistant Editor at American Greatness, Pedro Gonzalez, discusses the impact of Donald Trump’s abandonment of the 2016 populist mandate.
Republicans ALREADY Line Up Behind Trump 2024
Having Trump stay around as a permanent thorn in the side to the Republicans and causing permanent paralysis on the left should be hilarious. Saagar Enjeti and Ryan Grim react to President Trump teasing a presidential bid in 2024.
Trump Tweets Video EXPOSING Illegal Vote Buying From Biden Supporters Who Quickly Delete Evidence
Tim Pool seems to have gone full OANN at this point. I actually wouldn’t be surprised if much of this stuff is true. But it’s a done deal. The election is over and the power elite has the man they want. However, the creation of a “November criminals/stab […]
Fox News Feigns Outrage At Obama’s Explanation Of Latino Trump Support
There are a lot of nuggets of substance in this commentary from Kulinski. As Kyle points out, many Latinos are following the pattern of “white ethnics” like the Irish, Germans, and Poles in the sense of becoming increasingly assimilated into the Anglo-culture. One thing Kyle doesn’t mention is […]
Strasserism vs “Strasserism”: Turning Over the Right Rocks
A somewhat interesting examination of Strasserism from a Communist perspective. Cosmonaut With Strasserism becoming a common accusation made towards various political trends on the left, K. T. Jamieson makes a historical investigation of Strasserism and its ideology and argues that it creates more confusion than clarity to label […]
Would the Real Max Stirner Please Stand Up?
By Elmo Feiten This paper criticizes a range of recent positions on Max Stirner’s relationship to the anarchist canon. A recent rise in academic attention to Stirner offers a possibility for new analyses to clear away the misconceptions of the past, however, some old mistakes are still consistently […]
Scientist, Spy Chief, Apologist for Torture? Meet Biden’s New DNI
A glass ceiling is broken. “Avril Haines created the legal framework for Obama’s drone policy, as well as legal cover for CIA agents involved in torture.” By Barbara Boland, The American Conservative Joe Biden announced last week that he will nominate Avril Haines to the position of Director […]
Forms of Pan-Secessionism That Are Actually Happening
Historically, anarchist movements have used a range of tactics as a means of attacking states and ruling classes. Examples include terrorism (the “propaganda by the deed period”), labor unions and general strikes (the anarcho-syndicalism era), mutual aid societies, communes, mass protests and civil disobedience (the 1960s model that […]
Despised—A Review
By Henry George, Quillette A review of Despised: Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working Class by Paul Embery. Polity, 216 pages (November 2020) In the 2019 British general election, the Labour Party was eviscerated, losing 60 seats and handing the Conservative Party a massive 80-seat majority. The […]
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