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Salute: Peter Norman

Posted on May 10, 2008 by @ndy

“Finally I am proud to release the Salute The Movie film trailer. Salute is the film by Matt Norman about the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Black power protest. The film comes out in July 2008. I hope you enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Michael Costa is an odd fellow

Posted on May 10, 2008 by @ndy

[Image courtesy machinegunkeyboard] Michael Costa Costa’s obscene outburst at unions Andrew West and Andrew Clennell Sydney Morning Herald May 5, 2008 MICHAEL COSTA stormed across the room – his face flushed, his hands clenched – towards John Robertson, the secretary … Continue reading →

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Ooh la la…

Posted on May 3, 2008 by @ndy

…Detractors say that the consequences [of the events of May 1968] have been disastrous – divorce, drugs, crime and a general breakdown in social cohesion amid the pursuit of individual happiness. Mr Sarkozy was virulent in his criticism, pledging to … Continue reading →

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May Day / Labor Day / International Workers’ Day 2008 / a sizzling BONK holiday

Posted on May 2, 2008 by @ndy

Neat-o photos and videos from rallies around the whirled : Solidarité Ouvrière (Workers’ Solidarity). In Australia, a brainworker reckons Stolen wages: labour’s forgotten outrage (Ros Kidd, ABC), noting that thousands of Aboriginal workers remain uncompensated for their labour (a critical … Continue reading →

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Happy May Day!

Posted on May 1, 2008 by @ndy

2007 | On May Day 2006, I started blogging at anarchobase. In May 2008, after an absence of three weeks, I return… No peace, no work The ILWU hopes the dramatic act of shutting down West Coast ports will inspire … Continue reading →

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Telos

Posted on April 6, 2008 by @ndy

Telos got another # (142, Spring 2008, Culture and Politics in Carl Schmitt) All About Schmitt. Joseph Goebbels, June 1934: “If we had relied upon those suave cavaliers, Germany would have been lost. These circles sitting in armchairs in their … Continue reading →

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Breaking the Spell on YouTube // Green Scare // Barwon 13

Posted on April 4, 2008 by @ndy

Breaking the Spell is a really good, independently-produced documentary on the N30 protests against the WTO in Seattle in 1999. Note that anarchist turned ‘eco-terrorist’ turned government informant Lacey Phillabaum makes an appearance (8:12 and elsewhere) in the film, discussing … Continue reading →

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How To Make Trouble & Influence People

Posted on March 19, 2008 by @ndy

‘Sweet’ and ‘choice’: Breakdown Press is bringing out a new edition of How To Make Trouble And Influence People, a hugely entertaining compilation of contemporary and historical accounts of political mischief and trouble making, piss taking, and general monkey business. … Continue reading →

Posted in !nataS, Anarchism, Anti-fascism, Art, Cats, Collingwood, Film, History, Media, Music, Poetry, Sex & Sexuality, State / Politics, Student movement, Television, Trot Guide, War on Terror | 1 Comment

Class War Aotearoa Stylee!

Posted on March 17, 2008 by @ndy

13 Years Of Revolt: A History Of Class War In 1995 anarchist-communists formed Class War in Grey Lynn, Auckland. For the next 12 years it was closely tied to the house in Grey Lynn where some of them lived. As … Continue reading →

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Fear of ZOG!

Posted on March 15, 2008 by @ndy

According to reports in The Australian (Jewish groups want hate crimes squad, Richard Kerbaj, March 11, 2008; Police target Jewish attacks, Richard Kerbaj, March 13, 2008), Victoria Police has bowed to pressure from Jewish lobbyists and agreed to devote more … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-fascism, History, State / Politics, War on Terror | 47 Comments