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American Radical : The Trials Of Norman Finkelstein

Norman G. Finkelstein received his doctorate in 1988 from the Department of Politics at Princeton University. For many years he taught political theory and the Israel-Palestine conflict. He is currently an independent scholar. Finkelstein is the author of five books … Continue reading

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Blood & Honour : Crush them Reich now!

ZOMG! Blood! Honour! Social! Cohesion! Readers, I bring to your attention two reports from the UK on ‘Blood & Honour’, the neo-Nazi network of ‘patriotic musicians of a right-wing persuasion what organises musical performances for younger persons’ (Dr James Saleam, … Continue reading

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Stunning victory for Scottish Defence League in Edinburgh

See also : SDL World Pub Tour Continues, Gordon Crawford, Though Cowards Flinch, February 20, 2010: “A descriptive account of the SDL rally and counter-protests in Edinburgh today.” | Anti-fascists surround Scottish Defence League; “Scotland United” tries to stop confrontation, … Continue reading

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Colin Ward : August 14, 1924–February 11, 2010

Huh. I didn’t realise until now that UK anarchist Colin Ward has died. His Anarchism: A Very Short Introduction (OUP, 2004) is both very short and quite good, and his appeal as a writer was widespread, his many, generally pithy … Continue reading

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‘She’s Like Heroin To Me’

Q. What’s the hardest part about rollerblading? A. Telling your parents that you’re gay. Following Lindsey German’s decision to resign, a small group of right-wing deviationists have also resigned en masse from the Socialist Workers Party (UK), the largest collection … Continue reading

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Happy 68th Birthday Dear Leader!

Kim Jong-il celebrates birthday Mark Willacy ABC February 16, 2010 North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has made a rare public appearance, handing out gift bags to children as part of his birthday celebrations… Central Committee, cadre and personnel of the … Continue reading

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[For Dave] Carson Robison : I’m No Communist

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Dole bludgers, tax payers and the new right: constructing discourses of welfare in 1970s Australia (Verity Archer)

See also : Brixton Riots, 10-12th April 1981, An eye witness account by the ‘We Want to Riot, Not To Work Collective’, 1982 | The Dole Army : “If it wasn’t real, it would almost be comical.” (January 3, 2010). … Continue reading

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Dresden Calling

Update : Court approves neo-Nazi march through the German city of Dresden to mark 65 years since the allied bombing of the city, Herald Sun, February 12, 2010: “THOUSANDS of far-right supporters are expected in Dresden tomorrow after a court … Continue reading

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And now the news.

How The News Is Reported See also : schNEWS | The Dole Army : “If it wasn’t real, it would almost be comical.” (January 3, 2010) | Justin Sheridan : Australian of the Year (September 15, 2009) | Smash! Magnavox! … Continue reading

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