By Don Fitz The year 2023 saw the hottest Summer on record in the northern hemisphere while those in the southern hemisphere felt the hottest winter on record. It was followed by a Fall with terrifying storms and floods across the globe. The number of people attributing climate […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley There are some very powerful people who want you to hate me, and they will tell you some very terrible things to convince you that I am your enemy and most of these things have to do with […]
Review by Keith Preston September 27, 2023 Available Here Prophets of Doom is the latest work by the British-Persian academic Neema Parvini, also known as the YouTube personality “Academic Agent,” an insightful thinker who has become a popular figure on the dissident Right. The book is an examination […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley Donald Trump has to be stopped. The man is a menace to democracy with an insatiable appetite for debauchery, a geriatric career gangster with a rap sheet longer than his Freudian phallic tie. The bastard has left a […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition “I believe in God in order to be an atheist. It’s not comfortable to be a believer, it’s a hard and perpetual battle, like an ongoing toothache. Believe me, since man is born he’s been lying.” Fyodor Dostoyevsky, the Devils In the ritzy […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley “…You made me forget myself, I thought I was someone else, someone good…” -Lou Reed, American Hey, have I ever told you guys about my friend Revo, the pansexual recovering everything-addict with a thousand lives and at least […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Miguel Diaz had once been the chess prodigy of George Mason University and even earned an “expert” title at a local tournament. Do not assume that I am at all impressed by such a title, but it meant the world to Miguel. He […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley And just like that, they declared the Devil dead. After a meteoric career that found him playing the role of the bane of quite literally everyone’s existence, Yevgeny Prigozhin: Russian super mercenary was annihilated in a death straight […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition In both Great Britain and the United States, cultural orientations and societal values significantly influence the behavior and perception of politicians. Great Britain is often regarded as a class-oriented society, with distinct social strata, and individuals from different classes may have limited interaction […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition The United States has long been celebrated as a land of diverse perspectives, where individuals with varied backgrounds and beliefs come together to form a rich tapestry of society. However, a growing body of literature, including works by Max Weber, Bill Bishop, Kai […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley Imran Khan should not be confused with a hero. He is really more of a dick, which I believe is the politically correct term for ‘politician’ now that most westerners have soured on ‘pig-raping cunt-devil.’ An international cricket […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley “Mother Earth has been abused, the powers have been abused, and this cannot go on forever. No theory can alter that simple fact. Mother Earth will retaliate, the whole environment will retaliate, and the abusers will be eliminated. […]
By Keith Preston August 25, 2023 Divisions Within the Ruling Class and Their Implications A Review of Caleb Maupin’s “Where is America Going? Marxism, MAGA, and the Coming Revolution” Available here. Caleb Maupin has emerged as one of the most uniquely insightful commentators on the American Left. Only […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley “Every victim of statism has internalized the state to some degree… Should the taxpayers completely cut off the blood supply, the vampire state would helplessly perish, its unpaid police and army deserting almost immediately, defanging the monster.” -Samuel […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Once upon a time, in the midst of the postmodern haze that had descended upon society, lived Don Smith, a frail and terminally ill octogenarian who bore an uncanny resemblance to Joe Biden in stature, eye color, gait, and even style of dress. […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley “Where there is official censorship, it is a sign that speech is serious. Where there is none, it is pretty certain that the official spokesmen have all the loud-speakers.” -Paul Goodman America is a nation that loves its folklore […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Marvin sat at a dimly lit bar near the Galeao airport in Rio de Janeiro, engaged in conversation with a potential client. He leaned in, his crouchy posture giving an air of confidentiality to their discussion. With every word, he weaved his signature […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley “Madness is the false punishment of a false solution, but by its own virtue it brings to light the real problem, which can then be truly resolved.” -Michel Foucault, Madness and Civilization It has been said that these are dangerous […]
Gian Piero de Bellis The Saint-Imier Gathering (19-23 July 2023) Part I: The anarcho-authoritarians (2023) Note Personal critical reflexion on the Saint-Imier gathering (19-23 July 2023) At the beginning of the year 2020 some individuals started making preparations for a large gathering of anti-authoritarians […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Max Weber’s concept of the Protestant Ethic has had a significant impact on how American cities are planned and developed. This idea promotes the belief that hard work, wealth, and worldly success are signs of God’s favor and salvation. As a result, American […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition The evolution of campus activism in American universities has witnessed a shift from fervent support for freedom of speech during the Free Speech Movement to staunch opposition among Millennials. This transformation is influenced by generational differences, cultural shifts, and the significant impact of […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley There is no use arguing that Donald Trump hasn’t existentially altered the conversation on war in this country and sweet Kali knows that I’ve tried. I’ve been crying bullshit in all caps on that swinging bologna salesman’s phony […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley “From these unfolding vistas of human misery and from personal misery, man must forge convictions, call other men his brothers, and fight for freedom. Man is only free if he is prepared to kill every hangman and every […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Once upon a time, in the land of the “Affluent Society,” there lived a young man named Stephen Martinson. He was no stranger to accolades, having once held the title of Candidate Master in chess and boasting the prestigious title of George Mason […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley The West Bank is on fire again. In fact, that patch of sand hasn’t stopped burning since Benjamin Netanyahu hijacked the Knesset late last year. In a seven month stretch that shameless gangster has taken Israel’s seven-decade Nakba […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition When one thinks of the setting of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “100 years of solitude”, Macondo, the first thing that comes to mind is a remote village in the tropics, far removed from the modern world and has been ruled by a military dictatorship […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman’s life took another profound turn when he delved into the writings of Leslie Feinberg, guided by his transgender English professor. Immersed in Feinberg’s words, he gained a deep understanding of the struggles faced by gender-fluid individuals, and this knowledge opened his eyes […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley I have a tendency to view most pharmaceuticals, be they therapeutic or recreational, as neither good nor bad, but fentanyl is one lethal concoction that has really sunken its fangs deep into the collective throat of this nation […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman was a young man whose soul carried the weight of a thousand unspoken words. He navigated the world with a deep sense of introspection, constantly questioning the societal norms that surrounded him. But it was his contemplation of transgender issues that consumed […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Ukraine’s transition from a former member of the USSR with a command economy to a chaotic market economy has been a challenging and transformative journey. Under President Leonid Kravchuk’s leadership, Ukraine embarked on the path toward a market-oriented system. However, the 1990s proved […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition General George S. Patton’s speech to the Third Army during World War II not only resonated with his troops at that time but also reflects certain aspects of American culture that endure today. His message, particularly when he stated, “America loves a winner […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition In the realm of global politics, one figure who has left an indelible mark is Henry Kissinger. Renowned for his involvement in numerous US interventions across the world, Kissinger’s vast experience has led some to turn to him for insights on avoiding […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Socrates had an interesting discussion about the ring of Gyges, which allows someone to do bad things without facing any consequences. This concept has been portrayed in popular culture as an invisibility cloak, like the one in “Lord of the Rings.” The […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition The Calvinist religion has had a profound impact on shaping the American identity. Despite being known for its individualistic society, Americans have always valued the importance of family, which is deeply rooted in their religious beliefs. Calvinists in America believed it was […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Calvinism’s influence on the American education system is evident in various ways. The Calvinists believed in the moral duty to engage in productive activities, as they often quoted the phrase “idle mind is the devil’s playground” to defend their lifestyle choice. This ideology […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition In “The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism,” Max Weber explores the connection between the American work ethic and the religious beliefs of Calvinism. Calvinists held the belief that only a select few were chosen for salvation, while the rest were […]
By anon (not verified) International Anti-Authoritarian Gathering July 19-23 St-Imier, Switzerland https://anarchy2023.org/en On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the first anti-authoritarian international, international meetings are being prepared in the Swiss Jura mountains. They will take place from July 19 to 23, 2023 – with an extension […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition America is currently grappling with an epidemic of loneliness, a phenomenon that resonates with the themes explored in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s masterpiece, “One Hundred Years of Solitude.” In Marquez’s novel, the Buendía family experiences profound solitude and isolation, and these themes bear a […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman’s life was filled with contradictions and inner turmoil. Growing up in a suburban town, he was raised in a family that celebrated traditional American values. But as he became more aware of the world around him, he started to question those […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Vladimir Putin’s long and controversial tenure as the President of Russia has sparked countless comparisons to the thought-provoking themes explored in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s masterpiece, “Autumn of the Patriarch.” In this essay, we will delve into the remarkable similarities between Putin’s 24-year reign […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman gazed out of his bedroom window, his thoughts consumed by the conflicts that raged within him. His life had become a series of silent battles, waged within the depths of his mind. The weight of societal expectations, the dissonance between his own […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman gazed out of his bedroom window, his thoughts consumed by the conflicts that raged within him. His life had become a series of silent battles, waged within the depths of his mind. The weight of societal expectations, the dissonance between his own […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman’s life began in a well-to-do family in Arlington, Virginia. His father, a successful lobbyist, and his mother, a devoted attorney, held strong beliefs about racial justice in America. Despite their privileged lifestyle, they were determined to ensure their son’s success. However, from […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman’s life began in a well-to-do family in Arlington, Virginia. His father, a successful lobbyist, and his mother, a devoted attorney, held strong beliefs about racial justice in America. Despite their privileged lifestyle, they were determined to ensure their son’s success. However, from […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman’s life began in a well-to-do family in Arlington, Virginia. His father, a successful lobbyist, and his mother, a devoted attorney, held strong beliefs about racial justice in America. Despite their privileged lifestyle, they were determined to ensure their son’s success. However, from […]
By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Herman’s life began in a well-to-do family in Arlington, Virginia. His father, a successful lobbyist, and his mother, a devoted attorney, held strong beliefs about racial justice in America. Despite their privileged lifestyle, they were determined to ensure their son’s success. However, from […]
By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley As someone who proudly self-identifies as an aggressively open genderfuck anarchist, I get called a lot of ugly words and I’ve made something of a tradition of owning most of them. In fact, coming from the Eazy-E school […]
By Keith Preston June 23, 2023 A Facebook friend of mine made a statement regarding the leading individuals in the neoconservative movement. According to their post, these individuals are Ashkenazi Khazars who have a strong anti-Russia agenda. They are willing to go to extreme lengths, even risking a […]
This article makes an interesting comparison/contrast with Christian Parenti’s analysis of Trump’s supposed imperial drawdown. While Trump’s foreign policy represented a return to pre-WW2 conservative isolationism, Biden’s foreign policy greatly resembles Jimmy Carter’s post-Vietnam version of liberal internationalism. Apparently, both the left and right wings of the ruling […]
This is an important article by Christian Parenti, a Marxist commentator, who argues that the gist of Trump’s foreign policy was a return to 19th-century style xenophobic isolationism, marked by reducing US presence in Europe and Asia, and even the Middle East. Although Parenti doesn’t discuss Trump’s hawkish […]
Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic by Chalmers Johnson
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