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This is good -- though I don't know if we really need to discuss "justified violence" if most arguments against "violence" are your basic cherry-picking. I think it's better to view pacifism as a form of utopian dreaming; the concentrated wish for a better society from within the bowels of society-as-it-is.
This is Caitlin Johnstone. i wish there had been a shout-out to Rosa Luxemburg in this piece; Rosa was a grand theorist in her own right who famously said "socialism or barbarism." Rosa's idea of barbarism, moreover, was World War I, so reminiscent of the current war in the Donbas.
Things really need to develop more rapidly in France than they've developed so far if the current uprisings are to amount to anything at all. Here, Michel Feher argues that "I don’t view these uprisings as a sign of some general pre-revolutionary stage, exciting as they are, but hopefully as a prelude to a reopening of the left imaginary." And the Yellow Vest movement was hopefully a prelude to the prelude to a reopening of the left imaginary? That's some pretty thin hope you've got there.
Here Charlie Kimber argues: "A pre-revolutionary situation does not imply a smooth or inevitable path to revolution. It is about possibilities, structures and openings. Further development hinges on leadership that goes beyond one-day events and puts in place a systematic escalation of the fight that embraces the whole social crisis."
Revolution does not, however, mean (in itself) an escalation of any fight, though escalation and fights might accompany a revolution. What needs to change is the institutional imaginary; the masses need to rethink institutional life, and doing this must involve acts of institutional creation. This is why dual power was important to the three Russian Revolutions. Here in the US the primary destructive power is the Federal government, as the initial revolution will only occur when even the Kool-Aid drinkers, the people who are not yet pissed off enough to (at the very least) demand better from the entire political class, are either dead or fully awake.
Theory -- in this regard -- is not a series of preludes to hero-worship, but rather a stimulus to further thought, much in the same way in which going to school and attending classes might get you to think about stuff. Sure, we can nod up and down and say "sure -- revolution or extinction," but that wouldn't be further thought. There needs to be something more. So everyone please keep reading, because right now a revolution would be far more useful to us than a lot of other things we might do.
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"That's America. Denial is its way of handling complexity." -- Richard Wolff
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
You, dear reader, are innocently watching YouTube. Suddenly Barack Obama comes on your screen. "I'll be honest with you." Just once I want the politicians to say: "I'll be honest with you. Evil is fun." Cut immediately to audio.
The honesty would be refreshing.
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"That's America. Denial is its way of handling complexity." -- Richard Wolff
regarding Hegsbreath's 90 day survival plan for the military if the power goes out, at the same time no government official has given even a suggestion as to survival measures for the civilian population? Just asking for a friend (a fellow useless eater)...
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"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
At any rate, the 90-day survival in case of actual conflict plan looks either butt-covering (if they do attack) or showmanship (if they don't).
regarding Hegsbreath's 90 day survival plan for the military if the power goes out, at the same time no government official has given even a suggestion as to survival measures for the civilian population? Just asking for a friend (a fellow useless eater)...
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"That's America. Denial is its way of handling complexity." -- Richard Wolff
these cards can be used for barter if in need for goods or services.
Be careful trying to buy these at any location, you may be pushed aside, your cards may be taken from you by thieves, etc. People actually wait in line overnight for these cards, and when big box stores put them out, they are gone in minutes. Don't let them out of your sight. Most stores don't preannounce sales in advance. They are usually rationed out, only 2 boxes to a customer.
Unopened boxes are premium, because they may have a "rare card" sometimes worth in excess of one thousand dollars or more. Wholesale boxes of card packs are sold at about 60 dollars. Retail I think is about a hundred dollars more.
I personally have no interest in this, but I've met people who do it. At first, I couldn't understand what the appeal was... There are a lot more memes out there but I mostly don't get them because it isn't my thing.
@soryang
a rear window sticker that says "There are no Pokemon cards in this vehicle".
Now I get it.
these cards can be used for barter if in need for goods or services.
Be careful trying to buy these at any location, you may be pushed aside, your cards may be taken from you by thieves, etc. People actually wait in line overnight for these cards, and when big box stores put them out, they are gone in minutes. Don't let them out of your sight. Most stores don't preannounce sales in advance. They are usually rationed out, only 2 boxes to a customer.
Unopened boxes are premium, because they may have a "rare card" sometimes worth in excess of one thousand dollars or more. Wholesale boxes of card packs are sold at about 60 dollars. Retail I think is about a hundred dollars more.
I personally have no interest in this, but I've met people who do it. At first, I couldn't understand what the appeal was... There are a lot more memes out there but I mostly don't get them because it isn't my thing.
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Neither Russia nor China is our enemy.
Neither Iran nor Venezuela are threatening America.
Cuba is a dead horse, stop beating it.
Finally, the above was helped out by AI memory storage.
This is one of the greatest Southern Boogie LPs ever recorded.
I know there are a lot of pragmatic cynics on here commenting on voting. That is their opinion. It's not mine. I and my Hubster have already voted. Our ballots have been received, confirmed, and counted. It is not BS. We had absolutely no problems doing so. No ICE or MAGA interruptions. I live in ECFL: the east central side of downtown O-ville. You all know where that is. If you can vote, do so. The Fascist creeps count on the dumbing down of the populace, the destruction of genuine public education, and the rise in apathetic voters. It's a centuries old formula for mind control of the public. It sucks and should be soundly defeated. End of my rant. I hope you and Ms. legal eagle are getting set for your family trip. Vinnie will be fine. Give otc a hug. Cuidate, mi amigo.
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Good morning Free Rangers...
...are you ready?...
...Warp Factor 10...
...Heading: c99 memes...
...One-quarter impulse...
Good morning...
Happy meme day!
Thanks for the OT!
“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Blogginess and revolution
Society Is More Violent Than Any Revolution
This is good -- though I don't know if we really need to discuss "justified violence" if most arguments against "violence" are your basic cherry-picking. I think it's better to view pacifism as a form of utopian dreaming; the concentrated wish for a better society from within the bowels of society-as-it-is.
Revolution Or Extinction. The Choice Is Ours.
This is Caitlin Johnstone. i wish there had been a shout-out to Rosa Luxemburg in this piece; Rosa was a grand theorist in her own right who famously said "socialism or barbarism." Rosa's idea of barbarism, moreover, was World War I, so reminiscent of the current war in the Donbas.
‘We Are the Children of the Algerians You Didn’t Drown’
Things really need to develop more rapidly in France than they've developed so far if the current uprisings are to amount to anything at all. Here, Michel Feher argues that "I don’t view these uprisings as a sign of some general pre-revolutionary stage, exciting as they are, but hopefully as a prelude to a reopening of the left imaginary." And the Yellow Vest movement was hopefully a prelude to the prelude to a reopening of the left imaginary? That's some pretty thin hope you've got there.
Is France nearing a revolutionary situation?
Here Charlie Kimber argues: "A pre-revolutionary situation does not imply a smooth or inevitable path to revolution. It is about possibilities, structures and openings. Further development hinges on leadership that goes beyond one-day events and puts in place a systematic escalation of the fight that embraces the whole social crisis."
Revolution does not, however, mean (in itself) an escalation of any fight, though escalation and fights might accompany a revolution. What needs to change is the institutional imaginary; the masses need to rethink institutional life, and doing this must involve acts of institutional creation. This is why dual power was important to the three Russian Revolutions. Here in the US the primary destructive power is the Federal government, as the initial revolution will only occur when even the Kool-Aid drinkers, the people who are not yet pissed off enough to (at the very least) demand better from the entire political class, are either dead or fully awake.
Theory -- in this regard -- is not a series of preludes to hero-worship, but rather a stimulus to further thought, much in the same way in which going to school and attending classes might get you to think about stuff. Sure, we can nod up and down and say "sure -- revolution or extinction," but that wouldn't be further thought. There needs to be something more. So everyone please keep reading, because right now a revolution would be far more useful to us than a lot of other things we might do.
"That's America. Denial is its way of handling complexity." -- Richard Wolff
Heya, good morning
.
You are the meme master. It helps jump-start the spirit with
a chuckle or two. Pony Boy is fun too.
Thanks for the OT.
Zionism is a social disease
Here's my mantra,
with the minor exception of not actually being able to drink coffee (hate the taste, and my cardiologist would kill me anyway):
If you substitute "whisky" for "coffee", it might apply better... Oh, and one more, my current favorite among all the Cheesecake Factory memes:
And, on edit- I had to go find this one, which also makes the grade:
Twice bitten, permanently shy.
Good morning, Johnny, thanks for the OT and memes. Not much to
say or add today.
Some things persist:
be well and have a good one
That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --
More meme mania
MAGA
Morons
Are
Governing
America
Love these election run-up pitches
You, dear reader, are innocently watching YouTube. Suddenly Barack Obama comes on your screen. "I'll be honest with you." Just once I want the politicians to say: "I'll be honest with you. Evil is fun." Cut immediately to audio.
The honesty would be refreshing.
"That's America. Denial is its way of handling complexity." -- Richard Wolff
Has anyone found a good meme
regarding Hegsbreath's 90 day survival plan for the military if the power goes out, at the same time no government official has given even a suggestion as to survival measures for the civilian population? Just asking for a friend (a fellow useless eater)...
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
If it's the military, but it's evil --
does that make it the evilitary?
Wandering minds want to know.
At any rate, the 90-day survival in case of actual conflict plan looks either butt-covering (if they do attack) or showmanship (if they don't).
"That's America. Denial is its way of handling complexity." -- Richard Wolff
If it walks
like a duck...
Kudos to the military personnel who have refused to follow orders or who have resigned.
"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." ---- William Casey, CIA Director, 1981
Pokemon card craze
these cards can be used for barter if in need for goods or services.
Be careful trying to buy these at any location, you may be pushed aside, your cards may be taken from you by thieves, etc. People actually wait in line overnight for these cards, and when big box stores put them out, they are gone in minutes. Don't let them out of your sight. Most stores don't preannounce sales in advance. They are usually rationed out, only 2 boxes to a customer.
Unopened boxes are premium, because they may have a "rare card" sometimes worth in excess of one thousand dollars or more. Wholesale boxes of card packs are sold at about 60 dollars. Retail I think is about a hundred dollars more.
I personally have no interest in this, but I've met people who do it. At first, I couldn't understand what the appeal was... There are a lot more memes out there but I mostly don't get them because it isn't my thing.
己所不欲，勿施于人。
I've seen
a rear window sticker that says "There are no Pokemon cards in this vehicle".
Now I get it.
Neither Russia nor China is our enemy.
Neither Iran nor Venezuela are threatening America.
Cuba is a dead horse, stop beating it.
LOL, E1! nt
己所不欲，勿施于人。
Hola, JtC from your GOM neighbor in ECFL.
Finally, the above was helped out by AI memory storage.
This is one of the greatest Southern Boogie LPs ever recorded.
I know there are a lot of pragmatic cynics on here commenting on voting. That is their opinion. It's not mine. I and my Hubster have already voted. Our ballots have been received, confirmed, and counted. It is not BS. We had absolutely no problems doing so. No ICE or MAGA interruptions. I live in ECFL: the east central side of downtown O-ville. You all know where that is. If you can vote, do so. The Fascist creeps count on the dumbing down of the populace, the destruction of genuine public education, and the rise in apathetic voters. It's a centuries old formula for mind control of the public. It sucks and should be soundly defeated. End of my rant. I hope you and Ms. legal eagle are getting set for your family trip. Vinnie will be fine. Give otc a hug. Cuidate, mi amigo.
Inner and Outer Space: the Final Frontiers.