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2012 US Presidential Election

Posted on November 8, 2012 by @ndy

*** Moar results HERE *** Blah blah blah. So a Kenyan/Irish Mooselem named Barack HUSSEIN O’Bama won and a Mormon named Mitt Romney (Hail! Satan!) lost. But how did all the other candidates fare hmmm? Less than 0.1% for these … Continue reading →

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‘First they came for the anarchists…’ : Solidemo @ US Consulate, Melbourne, Friday, November 16

Posted on October 29, 2012 by @ndy

Update (November 16) : Between 50–70 people (slightly more than I expected) attended the rally on Friday, which began around 3 and finished after 5. Some people spoke and some people played music. A man from the Australian Federal Police … Continue reading →

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2012 Victorian local council election : far left and far right (results)

Posted on October 29, 2012 by @ndy

Updater (October 31) : Sue Bolton (Socialist Alliance) has been elected to Moreland Council. This means SA now has two councillors (the other being Sam Wainwright in Fremantle). Update : Socialist Party says : “Thank you to the 150+ people … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Anthology Volume 3 : Trade Unionism, Councilism and Revolutionary Syndicalism

Posted on October 28, 2012 by @ndy

Libertarian Anthology III : Trade Unionism, Councilism and Revolutionary Syndicalism is edited, published and produced by Acracia with the co-operation of Grupo Cultural de Estudios Sociales de Melbourne, November 2012. The anthology is comprised of five essays: • ‘The basis … Continue reading →

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Occupy (Melbourne) Policing

Posted on October 27, 2012 by @ndy

Following hot on the heels of the publication of Occupy Reflects comes a report on the policing of Occupy Melbourne. Oh and speaking of policing, men in uniforms (most of whom did not appear to have moustaches) kicked arse at … Continue reading →

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Grubby Little McDonald’s Creatures

Posted on October 24, 2012 by @ndy

Geelong Little Creatures is a brand of beer owned by Lion, a “leading beverage and food company with a portfolio that includes many of Australia and New Zealand’s favourite brands”. The company’s slogan is ‘growing sociability and well-being in our … Continue reading →

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Sydney Forum 2012 : October 20/21

Posted on October 19, 2012 by @ndy

Since the collapse of the Inverell Forum a few years ago (2009), the Sydney Forum has emerged as the main gathering for the extreme right in Australia. For reasons which are unclear, this year’s Forum — scheduled to take place … Continue reading →

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Angry Tory Anderson : Gunnin’ 4 A Seat in Greenway?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by @ndy

Strewth! Twelve months ago, Angry Anderson was a National. Now — suddenly — it appears he’s a Liberal. And gunnin’ for a seat in Greenway. Even better, Angry’s NEW! political confidante is Peter ‘Children Overboard’ Reith: After a failed tilt … Continue reading →

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Occupy Reflects (Melbourne)

Posted on October 15, 2012 by @ndy

Some locals have published a collection of brief essays called “Occupy Reflects’. Download | Zine Library. From the introduction: On 15 October 2012 we celebrate the anniversary of Occupy Melbourne and this collection of short essays has been published to … Continue reading →

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Occupy GlobalNOISE March for mELBOURNE Babies

Posted on October 14, 2012 by @ndy

Anti-abortionists/pro-lifers/forced-birthers held a ‘March For the Babies’ yesterday in Melbourne. At the same time, the Campaign for Women’s Reproductive Rights and Occupy Melbourne crew organised a smaller counter-demo in support of women’s reproductive rights. Abortion was legalised in Victoria in … Continue reading →

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