Category Archives: Anarchism

Incoming!

Posted on May 10, 2009 by @ndy

For what it’s worth, below are a few events taking place in Melbourne in the upcoming fortnight which you may wanna attend… Rally for Tasmania’s Old-Growth Wednesday, May 13, 3pm Federation Square, Melbourne Featuring speakers, music, stalls, and a march … Continue reading →

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Anarchy Black Knight Ninja Ultra Violence

Posted on May 10, 2009 by @ndy

A group of 40 Kiwi anarchists — 20 of which are known by name — have been spotted in Milwaukee. In their ongoing Quest To Destroy Western Civilization And All That Is Good And Decent, they have unleashed a wave … Continue reading →

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leftwrongs & blogging done right

Posted on May 9, 2009 by @ndy

leftwrongs I say again: Bah humbug! Over @ Leftwrites, Tony Hartin — in Scientific Socialism for the dull — welcomes a revival of interest in Marx & Engels. Sadly, Leftwrites does not welcome my commentary — first accepting and then … Continue reading →

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The Descent of Monkeys (1894)

Posted on May 8, 2009 by @ndy

The idea that mankind is descended from the monkey tribe has never thoroughly satisfied those of us who wish to take a pride in our ancestry. Still, the theory has seemed in many ways so plausible that it has met … Continue reading →

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Work is the curse of the drinking classes

Posted on May 7, 2009 by @ndy

The resurrection of Guy Debord The Guardian March 18, 2009 “The situationist arch-rebel has finally been recognised as a ‘national treasure’ in France – but would he have appreciated it?” Who cares. He’s dead. And the nature of Monkey is… … Continue reading →

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Anarchism, Australia, Bob James

Posted on May 7, 2009 by @ndy

Anarchism, Australia Bob James International Encyclopedia of Revolution and Protest Edited by Immanuel Ness, Brooklyn College, City University of New York Publishing in print and online April 2009 At least as early as the 1840s (“Australia” having only been settled … Continue reading →

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Anarchism and Terrorism (In the Real World)

Posted on May 6, 2009 by @ndy

Bugger. ‘Al-Qaeda and Anarchism: A Historian’s Reply to Terrorology’ by James L. Gelvin is available on my blog and as a PDF. Gelvin’s main argument is that, based on a comparative analysis, Al-Qaeda is a contemporary form of anarchism. D’oh! … Continue reading →

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Al-Qaeda and Anarchism: A Historian’s Reply to Terrorology by James L. Gelvin

Posted on May 6, 2009 by @ndy

Nineteenth Century Anarchist Terrorism: How Comparable to the Terrorism of al-Qaeda? Richard Bach Jensen Terrorism and Political Violence Vol.20, No.4, 2008 (589–596) Comments on James L. Gelvin’s ‘‘Al-Qaeda and Anarchism: A Historian’s Reply to Terrorology’’ George Esenwein Terrorism and Political … Continue reading →

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Something old, something new, something black

Posted on May 6, 2009 by @ndy

OLD A short while ago I republished the editorial from the very first issue of Black Flag. Forty years later… NEW As Black Flag brings out its May 2009 issue, we proudly present all three of the pre-2009 issues produced … Continue reading →

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Abel Paz (August 12, 1921–April 13, 2009)

Posted on April 15, 2009 by @ndy

The writer and historian Abel Paz (Diego Camacho Escámez) died yesterday (April 13) in Barcelona at the age of 87. Paz was born in 1921. He was fifteen when the Spanish Revolution began. After the revolution’s defeat, he spent several … Continue reading →

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