Monthly Archives: February 2006

Extremely belated thank-you…

Posted on February 10, 2006 by @ndy

The following bands and individuals have over the last year or two helped Barricade by performing at benefits. Here’s a list. Support them ‘cos they support us! Bowl of Dick Ed Burger Combat Wombat Eventually Life Fades The Frantics Go … Continue reading →

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Freedom of speech in Australia

Posted on February 8, 2006 by @ndy

Unlike the United States of America, Australia has no Constitutional guarantees to ‘free speech’ a la the First Amendment: Amendment I – Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression. Ratified December 15, 1791. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of … Continue reading →

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“To make shame more shameful still by making it public”

Posted on February 8, 2006 by @ndy

Today’s edition of The Age contains a report on Ciaron O’Reilly’s interrogation by ASIO. Says Ciaron: “I guess my best protection is to be as loud about it as possible… That is why I am saying this has happened to … Continue reading →

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The Baron in the Trees

Posted on February 7, 2006 by @ndy

How this passion which Cosimo always showed for communal life fitted in with his perpetual flight from society, I have never properly understood, and it remains not the least of his singularities of character. One would say that the more … Continue reading →

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Tricksy ASIO keen to keep the preciousss fires of war burning

Posted on February 6, 2006 by @ndy

Ciaron O’Reilly Questioned by ASIO After Landing in Brisbane on Friday Night Ploughshares Monday February 06, 2006 Ciaron O’Reilly arrived in Brisbane, Australia on Friday February 3 after a 30-hour flight from Ireland. He was immediately met by two ASIO … Continue reading →

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“That’s freedom”

Posted on February 6, 2006 by @ndy

Bill Hicks: ‘Hey buddy, my daddy died for that flag.’ ‘Really? I bought mine. Yeah, they sell them at K-Mart and shit.’ ‘He died in the Korean War.’ ‘Wow, what a coincidence. Mine was made in Korea.’ No one – … Continue reading →

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“If someone has a go at me I’ll always have a go back”

Posted on February 6, 2006 by @ndy

Caricatures of Mohammed are the same as portraits of Jesus with an erect penis, according to Danish vice prime minister Bendt Bendtsen. Which is interesting, ‘cos Barricade (anarchist) infoshop got busted for obscenity for selling a t-shirt with that image … Continue reading →

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(100% Organic) Briefs

Posted on February 6, 2006 by @ndy

* Wikipedia is currently investigating ‘Socialism and sexual orientation’ here. * With just 40 days left to the Stolenwealth Games in Melbourne, this Wednesday, February 8, the Black GST Campaign is holding a public meeting @ Trades Hall @ 6.30pm. … Continue reading →

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An Unnatural Obsession with the Spartacist League?

Posted on February 6, 2006 by @ndy

I’d love to write a more substantial piece on the Spartacist League of Australia, but despite their theoretical commitment to ‘progress’, there doesn’t appear to be much available of their history by way of the Internet. Then again, maybe this … Continue reading →

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Seven Little Blogs

Posted on February 3, 2006 by @ndy

He’s angry, he’s white, kid’s blog is dynamite. If the disillusioned kids are united, they will never be… (ah, fuck it, what’s the point?) RiotPorn, then to the barricades, armed with Bombs+Shields. Exactly what it says on the label, Chuck … Continue reading →

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