Category Archives: Poetry

is a dirty job
and i can’t do it

On the Israeli state’s latest recruitment drive for Islamic terrorist groups

There is “great rejoicing at the nation’s capital”. So says the morning’s paper. The enemy’s fleet has been annihilated. Mothers are delighted because other mothers have lost sons just like their own; Wives and daughters smile at the thought of … Continue reading

Posted in History, Poetry, State / Politics, War on Terror | Leave a comment

Late mail

hamburgletter “Letter From Hamburg” ‘Zonk! Pow! Nosh! The Crusader Caper Pits Goodies vs. Evil’ Craig Whitlock Washington Post Sunday, July 2, 2006; Page D01 favorite Gewurztraminer HAMBURG, Germany — It began as a quiet Friday morning at the Fresh Paradise … Continue reading

Posted in Media, Poetry | Leave a comment

Nationalism versus Culture; Life Against Death; Anti-fascism contra DreamHost

Ominous Backdrop For Krakow Fest Carolyn Slutsky The Jewish Week Popular Jewish culture event set against rising forces of nationalism in Poland’s coalition government. When the 16th annual Krakow Jewish Culture Festival kicks off Saturday, the festivities will occur in … Continue reading

Posted in Anti-fascism, Art, Film, Music, Poetry | Leave a comment

‘Piss Off Brisbane’

Pies primed for payback time Robert Walls The Age June 3, 2006 COLLINGWOOD last beat the Brisbane Lions in a qualifying final in 2003 at the MCG. Since that night at the MCG, the Lions have mauled the Pies in … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Collingwood, History, Poetry | 3 Comments

HOT PIES!

After a “gallant defeat” last week, the Pies are back! Magpies annihilate disappointing Cats… COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES 22.14 (146) def. Geelong Cats 6.8 (44). I repeat: COLLINGWOOD MAGPIES 22.14 (146) def. Geelong Cats 6.8 (44). Pies flatten Geelong; Magpies sweep Cats … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Collingwood, History, Poetry | 5 Comments

Robin Hood & His Merry Wo/men Are Alive & Well & The Sheriffs Are Hunting For Them in Hamburg

‘Robin Hood’ gang rob gourmet stores in bid to feed Hamburg’s poor Tony Paterson Independent May 09, 2006 They dress up in pink catsuits, have names like “Spider Mum” and feel a social obligation to plunder the most expensive restaurants … Continue reading

Posted in Anarchism, Poetry, State / Politics | 8 Comments

trashicon // melbourne diy review

two quick plugs… should really sort my links out proper, eh? first, trashicon: Once again it’s monday, well soon to be tuesday but screw it i’m still on time… trashicon.net is proud to present issue number 8 – ‘wide’ if … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Media, Music, Poetry | 2 Comments

Burn baby burn?

Recently, left-wing ALP maverick Bob Gould has weighed in on the subject of the DSP/Resistance and the burning of flags. From Bob the (Socialist Movement) Builder’s perspective, “It would be easy to dismiss this initiative as a dopey student prank, … Continue reading

Posted in Anarchism, Art, History, Poetry, State / Politics, Trot Guide | Leave a comment

Suspended Sentence

SUSPENDED SENTENCE… Read the paper – humdrum Henley Regatta – page one Eat die – ho hum Page three – big bum Giving a lunatic a loaded gun He walks – others run Thirty dead – no fun Foreigners feature … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry, State / Politics, War on Terror | Leave a comment

My new favourite film

Posted in Film, Poetry | Leave a comment