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Blogging 2015 …

A review of my blogging efforts in 2015. January (8 posts) In addition to several notes on anti-fascism (which included some advice on Facebook use), I wrote about the ‘Rojava Revolution’ in northern Syria and a strike and occupation at … Continue reading

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#UnitedPatriotsFront are #butthurt : Anti-racists dance!

G’day patriots, The fascists of the ‪United Patriots Front‬ have been terribly ‪#butthurt‬ by statements made by the Victorian premier Daniel Andrews to the effect that they’re a bunch of semi-literate bigots. Bloody communist! As a result, the UPF has … Continue reading

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Decadence

[‘Decadence’ by Alex Trotter. Originally published in Drunken Boat, No.2, 1994.] There is no decadence from the point of view of humanity. Decadence is a word that ought to be definitively banished from history. ~ Ernest Renan The word “decadence” … Continue reading

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Australian rock legend #RossHannaford needs yr support …

Legendary Australian guitarist Ross Hannaford is in dire straits and in need of some financial aid. To that end, SMART STREET FILMS (producers of ASIO: Persons Of Interest) has produced a DVD featuring a lengthy interview with Ross about his … Continue reading

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SEXxX & Swastikas

A band from Melbourne called Sexxx likes to play with swastikas it seems. They were gonna play a gig at Mr Boogie Man BAR on Saturday night (as part of their brief why haven’t you got aids? tour australia) but … Continue reading

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Those whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad

The aftermath of the Reclaim Australia (RA)/United Patriots Front (UPF) rallies of July 18/19 has produced some interesting results. • To begin with, the President of the UPF, Shermon Burgess (AKA ‘The Great Aussie Patriot’), has declared that the boys … Continue reading

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Further notes on #ReclaimAustralia/#UnitedPatriotsFront rallies (July 18/19)

UPDATE : On tomorrow’s The SUWA Show (5.30-6.30pm /// Friday, July 24 /// 3CR 855AM) Dr Cam & I yarn w John Safran about his experiences on July 18 and review the protest that was/n’t. See also : Gun found … Continue reading

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#RockAgainstRacism /// #Antifa posters for July 18 #ReclaimAustralia /// #UnitedPatriotsFront rally (Melbourne)

Oh hai. 1) Next Thursday, July 9 @ The Evelyn Hotel (351 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy) from 8pm you can ‘Rock Against Racism’ w some cool punk + hiphop acts — proceeds to RISE and WAR (Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance). … Continue reading

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May Day 2015

Sounds of Songlines: Benefit gig for Warriors of Aboriginal Resistance 8pm, Saturday, April 25 In support of WAR, a collective of young Aboriginal people committed to the cause of decolonization and the philosophy of Aboriginal nationalism, resistance and revival. Performances … Continue reading

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Reclaim Australia & The Great Aussie Patriot : Shermon Burgess

‘Reclaim Australia’ is the name given to a series of public rallies planned for Saturday, April 4 — three weeks before the multi-million dollar ANZAC Day celebrations. Untangling the threads of the big ball of resentment that is Reclaim Australia … Continue reading

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