Monthly Archives: January 2009

More reasons not to go live in Russia

Posted on January 21, 2009 by @ndy

Update : See also Moscow Antifa Honor the Memory of Stas and Nastya, January 21, 2009; Stanislav Markelov: On the Frontlines, Stanislav Markelov Has Been Murdered, January 20, 2009 [chtodelat news] “If Russians are so interesting to you, move to … Continue reading →

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Intellectuals Are the Shoeshine Boys of the Ruling Elite (No.666)

Posted on January 20, 2009 by @ndy

Bah humbug. The chattering classes are at it again: David Burchell in the pages of The Australian and James L Gelvin in the pages of the not-quite-as-popular journal Terrorism and Political Violence (tho’ I imagine Burchell expresses similar sentiments in … Continue reading →

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“My name is Brandon, and I’m an FBI informant.” “Hi Brandon!”

Posted on January 20, 2009 by @ndy

“Brandon Darby of Austin, Texas was an activist in the global struggle against capitalist neoliberalism. Brandon Darby was also working undercover as a snitch for the FBI. Surprisingly, he’s proud to be an informant and has come out in the … Continue reading →

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Squatters, fuckwits, bums, lowlifes

Posted on January 20, 2009 by @ndy

A reply to John Surname, principally, but also an opportunity to review some of the recent history of squatting in Australia. S is for SHACking Up, Soul Train & Squatting (January 16, 2009) was a previous post responding to some … Continue reading →

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Chomsky on Gaza

Posted on January 19, 2009 by @ndy

Chomsky: Undermining Gaza Sameer Dossani Foreign Policy In Focus January 16, 2009 Noam Chomsky is a noted linguist, author, and foreign policy expert. Sameer Dossani interviewed him about the conflict between Israel and Gaza. DOSSANI: The Israeli government and many … Continue reading →

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Comments on James L. Gelvin’s ‘‘Al-Qaeda and Anarchism: A Historian’s Reply to Terrorology’’

Posted on January 19, 2009 by @ndy

Comments on James L. Gelvin’s ‘‘Al-Qaeda and Anarchism: A Historian’s Reply to Terrorology’’ George Esenwein Terrorism and Political Violence, Vol.20, No.4, 2008 (597–600) Because they have long been associated with bombing outrages and spectacular acts of violence, it is tempting … Continue reading →

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Al-Qaeda and Anarchism: A Historian’s Reply to Terrorology: Response to Commentaries

Posted on January 19, 2009 by @ndy

Al-Qaeda and Anarchism: A Historian’s Reply to Terrorology: Response to Commentaries James L. Gelvin Terrorism and Political Violence, Vol.20, No.4, 2008 (606–611) I would like to thank the editors of Terrorism and Political Violence for opening up the pages of … Continue reading →

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Monson: ‘I’d Do It Again’

Posted on January 18, 2009 by @ndy

…Pencil-necked geek and anarchist Jeff ‘The Snowman’ Monson… In the US, quick-thinking authorities have won another skirmish in the War on Terror. This time, by arresting a man for spray-painting the peace sign, the anarchy symbol, and the phrases “No … Continue reading →

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Socialist Alliance? Communist Alliance!

Posted on January 17, 2009 by @ndy

They’re back! Again. For some reason, Lucy Battersby and The Age decided to announce that the political artiste formerly known as the Socialist Party of Australia (1971–1996) but now known as the Communist Party of Australia has formed an Alliance … Continue reading →

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Catholic Anarchy?

Posted on January 17, 2009 by @ndy

But Sander Hicks refuses to turn a blind eye. As an active Green Party member he works tirelessly to put his 9/11 truth book, The Big Wedding, into action. He is also owner of Vox Pop Coffee Shop, a fair-trade … Continue reading →

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