Monthly Archives: November 2016

Democracy’s Defenders Against the backdrop of mounting civil unrest, stark political division, and demands for the imprisonment and repeal of citizenship for those who would burn the American flag, delivered via tweet by a clownish oaf who happens to be … Continue reading →

In his 1991 tome on postmodernism, Frederic Jameson famously suggested that under “late capitalism” – that is, the kind of globalized, flexible capitalism that tore past the limit points imposed by earlier stages of development – we’ve lost the ability … Continue reading →

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http://backdoorbroadcasting.net/2016/11/andreas-malm-revolutions-in-a-warming-world-lessons-from-syria/

“The investment in identity is intense. It shores up a fragile individuality. It provides a location for political righteousness. It prevents the formation of the solidarities opposition to capitalism requires. In the weeks and months to come, we can expect … Continue reading →

http://canvasopedia.org/ see also https://theintercept.com/2016/11/12/surveillance-self-defense-against-the-trump-administration/

View story at Medium.com Turner: Fascism, and authoritarianism more generally, is about particular political movements in the early 20th century. They generally feature a leader with dictatorial powers, a single party and the ability to enforce the will of party … Continue reading →