Category Archives: History

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“I worked myself up from nothing” (Et cetera)

Posted on October 19, 2009 by @ndy

Why I left the lefties Kevin Donnelly The Australian October 16, 2009 In summary: Kevin Donnelly had a working-class upbringing. He lived in a working-class suburb. His father was a Communist. As a student, he took part in protests against … Continue reading →

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The Ideological Evolution of Horst Mahler: The Far Left-Extreme Right Synthesis

Posted on October 18, 2009 by @ndy

Yeah. Thought I may as well throw this up, if only ’cause I reckon Anti-German Translation will link to it, and every time they link to my blog, I get a free bagel from Glick’s (but ssshhh, don’t tell anyone … Continue reading →

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Fuck the FBI! Free Elliot Madison! (And other stuff…)

Posted on October 15, 2009 by @ndy

The wascally wabbits at CrimethInc. have two neat-o reports on the G20 shenanigans in Pittsburgh: Breaking News from the Pittsburgh G20 Protests & G20 Mobilization: Preliminary Assessment In Battening Down the Hatches: Secret State Monitors Protest, Represses Dissent (Antifascist Calling…, … Continue reading →

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Move over One Nation, here comes Australia First!

Posted on October 13, 2009 by @ndy

According to a sauce at the ‘Australian Broadcasting Corporation’, (Pauline Hanson’s) ‘One Nation Party’ (ONP) looks set to disappear, 12 years after it burst into national (and international) prominence (One Nation: from a bang to a whimper, Nicole Butler, ‎October … Continue reading →

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Mr. Magic

Posted on October 6, 2009 by @ndy

“She said rap attack, man, not heart attack.” “Oh you mean she’s alright then, right?” “Of course man, you never heard of a Mr. Magic rap attack? Where’s this guy from?” John Rivas : March 15, 1956–October 2, 2009. From … Continue reading →

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sectarian notes

Posted on October 4, 2009 by @ndy

Who was Makhno and what did he stand for? Vladimir Morozov In Defense of Marxism September 30, 2009 “To this day anarchists hold up Makhno as the true champion of the workers and peasants of Russia after the 1917 revolution. … Continue reading →

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Dave Hann

Posted on October 3, 2009 by @ndy

Dave Hann, co-author, with Steve Tilzey, of No Retreat : The Secret War between Britain’s Anti-fascists and the Far Right (Milo Books), died of cancer on September 29, 2009. See also : Fightdemback interview with Dave Hann, co-author No Retreat, … Continue reading →

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Petersham RSL proudly presents : Gangrene Dreams @ the 2009 Sydney Forum

Posted on October 1, 2009 by @ndy

Here at Petersham RSL Club, we take pride in the quality of service we are able to offer you, your guests and colleagues (even if you are neo-Nazis). We thank you for your interest in conducting your function with us … Continue reading →

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Social *cough* democracy…

Posted on September 30, 2009 by @ndy

The intellectual challenge for social democrats is not just to repudiate the neo-liberal extremism that has landed us in this mess, but to advance the case that the social-democratic state offers the best guarantee of preserving the productive capacity of … Continue reading →

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Dr James Saleam & ‘The Audacity of Hate’

Posted on September 26, 2009 by @ndy

Note that The Returned and Services League (RSL) of Petersham proudly supports the efforts of Dr Saleam and his party to return to a White Australia: the Party’s annual talkfest, the Sydney Forum, is taking place there today. Petersham RSL … Continue reading →

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