Category Archives: State / Politics

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#1,001 : Music & Politics

slackbastard top ten in no particular order and chosen at seeming random from among the many that would otherwise qualify for inclusion in such a list 1) Pennywise — “Fuck Authority” (2001). Pop punk. Southern California. Epitaph. Bring on the … Continue reading

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Mensaje del Comandante en Jefe // Hasta la vista Fidel Castro

Queridos compatriotas… Fidel Castro has resigned as President of Cuba. After only 49 years! (Well, 32 years technically speaking, and a further 17 (1959–1976) years as Prime Minister.) Herald Sun (AFP) | CNN | Anthony Boadle / Yahoo! Reuters | … Continue reading

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G20: Wheels of Justice Grind On

Update (February 20) : G20 protesters plead guilty, Matthew Burgess, The rAge, February 19, 2008: “Three people have pleaded guilty to charges over violent protests at the G20 business summit in November 2006. Danya Bryx, 23, has pleaded guilty to … Continue reading

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Love means never having to say you’re sorry // “It’s only a joke”

Offensive ‘Sorry’ email hits in-boxes Mark Schliebs NEWS.com.au February 12, 2008 AN OFFENSIVE “apology” to the Aboriginal population which caused outrage nearly eight years ago is being distributed online through a flood of emails. Email in-boxes – including those of … Continue reading

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The Birmy // Brendon Rimmer

1) By way of FightDemBack! Convicted hate-criminal amused by home detention order While the [New Zealand] National Front have long claimed that they stand for law and order, FDB! finds it somewhat poignant that a long term member (and former … Continue reading

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[For Dion] Love versus hate // Another antifa stabbed in Moscow

Update from Razor Bois : Date: 17 Feb 2008 7:45 AM Subject: URGENT! Antifascist stabbed by nazis. Needs your help!!! Body: Antifascist in Moscow stabbed by nazis. Needs your help!!! (Please repost this anywhere you can! It’s extremely important – … Continue reading

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My Bloody Valentine

Saint Valentine At least three different Saint Valentines, all of them martyrs, are mentioned in the early martyrologies under date of 14 February. One is described as a priest at Rome, another as bishop of Interamna (modern Terni), and these … Continue reading

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Me, I’m voting for Hillary not because she’s a woman—but because I am.

Billionaires for Bush or Gore? What about Radical Feminists for Hillary Clinton? I’ve ignored the race for US President because it’s boring. But the Women’s Media Centre has published an essay by the radical feminist writer Robin Morgan titled ‘Goodbye … Continue reading

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Jihad Sheilas versus John Rambo

Mash up mash up et cetera. Jihad Sheilas! Aaaiiieee! vents on John Rambo: Sunday, February 10, 2008 Rambo 4 This movie is incredible. If you see one movie this year make sure it is ‘John Rambo’. If you didn’t already … Continue reading

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“Doin’ it for the kids”: The Starlight Children’s Foundation, The Birmy, Boneheads & Boycotts

So, it appears that — judging by the comments left by a handful of upset punters — the Starlight Children’s Foundation eventually decided not to accept the funds generated by the benefit gig at The Birmingham Hotel on February 9. … Continue reading

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