Dismantle Civilisation

By Morris Berman, at Thomas Paine’s Corner.
The notion that the parliamentary democracy of the industrial nations is a sham, and that the real power lies not in the hands of the people (or their elected representatives) but in the hands of a small, ruling elite is a view most closely associated with Karl Marx. This … Read more »

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We have received news that the Lacandona rainforest is under threat - the Mexican government is granting rights to oil companies to search and explot there, next year.
We can’t find much news on the internet, but here is an article in spanish.
And there is a facebook group in opposition!
Here’s some background videos of the forest … Read more »

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Yesterday was the 90th anniversary of Armistice Day – the day the Great War ended in 1918. Millions had been killed in the trenches, leaving a great scar on the societies involved. Even now the trauma runs deep, with the annual memorials attracting deep emotions and attention. Yet even when presented with … Read more »

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As the post ‘The Fallacy of Democracy’ discussed, the current form of government we call ‘democracy’ is deeply flawed to the point where it barely approaches meeting its own meaning – rule by the people. The Empire will always win, as no candidate proposing real change would ever be able to credibly run for … Read more »

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Tonight I watched a program on MSNBC called Undercover: Sex Slaves in America. The documentary was an investigation into human trafficking in large cities, specifically revolving around Korean, Thai, and Latina women. Apparently, these women are told they can have a free ride to America, and once they get there, they must pay off debts … Read more »

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If you had to identify the major driving force of the concerns in the current economic crisis, the goal at the core of capitalism and ultimately civilisation itself, it is the concept of infinite growth. The economy must grow every year to make us prosperous! The nation must expand its influence and territory! … Read more »

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The other day I was innocently consuming a sandwich at the sub chain Jimmy John’s, when I came across this interesting poster:
How Much Is Enough?
An American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow-finned … Read more »

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As the economic crisis deepens and it becomes ever more clear that we are heading into a depression, it is useful to study the previous depression of the thirties to learn from history. The most inspiring story of people coming together to overcome the troubles is the Austrian town of Wörgl, which in 1932 issued … Read more »

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Thought provoking stuff. Were Congress members threatened with martial law? Why has a military brigade been brought back to the USA?
Fake Patriotism
Original article on Huffington Post, reprinted from Carolyn Baker’s Truth to Power website, an excerpt from Naomi Wolf’s book Give Me Liberty: A Handbook for American Revolutionaries.
What are we supposed to do … Read more »

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