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“And God bless the United States of America”: President Barack Hussein Obama’s inaugural speech

Posted on January 21, 2009 by @ndy

My fellow citizens, I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well … Continue reading →

Posted in History, State / Politics | 11 Comments

Squatters, fuckwits, bums, lowlifes

Posted on January 20, 2009 by @ndy

A reply to John Surname, principally, but also an opportunity to review some of the recent history of squatting in Australia. S is for SHACking Up, Soul Train & Squatting (January 16, 2009) was a previous post responding to some … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 19, 2009 by @ndy

Comments on James L. Gelvin’s ‘‘Al-Qaeda and Anarchism: A Historian’s Reply to Terrorology’’ George Esenwein Terrorism and Political Violence, Vol.20, No.4, 2008 (597–600) Because they have long been associated with bombing outrages and spectacular acts of violence, it is tempting … Continue reading →

Posted in Anarchism, History, War on Terror | 2 Comments

Al-Qaeda and Anarchism: A Historian’s Reply to Terrorology: Response to Commentaries

Posted on January 19, 2009 by @ndy

Al-Qaeda and Anarchism: A Historian’s Reply to Terrorology: Response to Commentaries James L. Gelvin Terrorism and Political Violence, Vol.20, No.4, 2008 (606–611) I would like to thank the editors of Terrorism and Political Violence for opening up the pages of … Continue reading →

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Catholic Anarchy?

Posted on January 17, 2009 by @ndy

But Sander Hicks refuses to turn a blind eye. As an active Green Party member he works tirelessly to put his 9/11 truth book, The Big Wedding, into action. He is also owner of Vox Pop Coffee Shop, a fair-trade … Continue reading →

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S is for SHACking Up, Soul Train & Squatting

Posted on January 16, 2009 by @ndy

SHAC For almost five months, the Student Housing Action Cooperative (SHAC) squatted several properties in Farady Street, Carlton belonging to the University of Melbourne. When the squat was established in August 2008, the properties had been vacant for three years, … Continue reading →

Posted in History, State / Politics, Student movement | 3 Comments

Nineteenth Century Anarchist Terrorism: How Comparable to the Terrorism of al-Qaeda?

Posted on January 15, 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) In a speech given last November and in an article, Professor James L. Gelvin argues most forcefully for … Continue reading →

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Flanagan & Allen : ‘Nice People’

Posted on January 14, 2009 by @ndy

Council Chancellor: The Hon. Mr Alex Chernov, AO QC BCom Melb. LLB Melb. Appointed to Council 1 January 1992. Elected Deputy Chancellor 8 March 2004. Re-elected 1 January 2008. Elected Chancellor 10 October 2008 to 31 December 2009 Vice-Chancellor: Professor … Continue reading →

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Defend the Great Leadership of Chairman Gonzalo!

Posted on January 14, 2009 by @ndy

Read the Great Works of Secretary Žižek! As the trial of former President Fujimori draws to a close (see The Fall of Fujimori by Ellen Perry), remnants of the Shining Path remain at large. In fact, just a few weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in History, State / Politics, Trot Guide, War on Terror | 4 Comments

On crackpots engaged in pigwork

Posted on January 10, 2009 by @ndy

Dear Readers: If you are connected to the Internet or near a telephone or cell-phone, U.$. spies can track you and maybe even see you visually. Keep that in mind as you read MIM and other anti-Amerikkkan websites. Do not … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Media, State / Politics, Trot Guide | 22 Comments