Monthly Archives: February 2008

Three Cheers & A Loud “Huzzah!” for slackbastard! Post #1,000!

Posted on February 20, 2008 by @ndy

Bloody hell, I think it may be safely said that, as far as slackbastard the blog is concerned, anarchy has well and truly triumphed over apathy. That said, I’m thinking of going into a new line of work. Care to … Continue reading →

Posted in !nataS, Anarchism, Media | 15 Comments

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

Posted on February 19, 2008 by @ndy

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 →

Posted in History, State / Politics | 42 Comments

Lefties!

Posted on February 19, 2008 by @ndy

The Socialist Workers Party‘s heydays appear to be behind it, which has got to be of some concern to its newly (re-)formed local franchise. Thus only last week, one of its approximately 6,000 members — who happens to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Trot Guide | 5 Comments

G20: Wheels of Justice Grind On

Posted on February 19, 2008 by @ndy

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 →

Posted in State / Politics | 1 Comment

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

Posted on February 18, 2008 by @ndy

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 →

Posted in !nataS, Anti-fascism, History, State / Politics | 3 Comments

Bloggy Monday

Posted on February 18, 2008 by @ndy

I’m curious. Just how popular is slackbastard?* According to Alexa, this blog is currently ranked #334,313 in the world. In Australia, #2,937. (On January 11, it had a traffic rank of 693,466; in Australia, 5,076.) Several years ago, I can … Continue reading →

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The Birmy // Brendon Rimmer

Posted on February 18, 2008 by @ndy

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 →

Posted in Anti-fascism, Collingwood, Music, State / Politics | 4 Comments

Trot Guide 2008: Forging Unity For The Struggle Ahead!

Posted on February 17, 2008 by @ndy

Comrades! Let Us Forge Unity For the Struggle Ahead! For The Defeat Of Ignorance Concerning Solidarity – From The Near East, To Ireland, The Caribbean and New Caledonia! Rebuild The IST-Trainspotting Tendency! Break From the Gouldite Leadership! For The World … Continue reading →

Posted in Trot Guide | 22 Comments

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

Posted on February 16, 2008 by @ndy

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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[For Dion] Nothing to see here…

Posted on February 16, 2008 by @ndy

Dion: December 12, 2007: “As I stated on the [Bombshell] forum Andy, you are a liar, a hypocrite and no better than the trash that you fight against.” Another Possible Neo-Nazi Murder in Moscow UCSJ February 11, 2008 A security … Continue reading →

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