Chile: Nationalism No Answer to Austerity
Chile: Nationalism No Answer to Austerity 02-11-2019 – During the last week of October, deadly riots swept Chile, ostensibly in response to the government’s increase of 30 pesos to public transport fares. While the Chilean government quickly suspended the 4% increase, it did not prevent thousands of demonstrators from flooding into the streets. Initially, the actions began by commuters jumping turnstiles and avoiding paying the … Continue reading Chile: Nationalism No Answer to Austerity
XR Threaten Workers’ Democratic Rights
XR Threaten Workers’ Democratic Rights 20-10-2019 – The Queensland Parliament’s determination to fast track laws designed to impede climate protests are potentially a dangerous precedent. Even though they are ostensibly aimed at preventing climate blockaders from using “dangerous devices”,[1] they could quite easily be used for much more. These moves are a response to the provocations of Extinction Rebellion (XR), who have repeatedly organised actions … Continue reading XR Threaten Workers’ Democratic Rights
Iraq: Deadly Chaos Through Subversion
Iraq: Deadly Chaos Through Subversion 13-10-2019 – It’s a familiar pattern. In a region where the US led Cold War against Iran is reaching fever pitch, protestors take to the streets of Iraq supposedly to demand an end to corruption and action on unemployment. Once again it is claimed that the “movement” is leaderless, and is composed of youths disenchanted about their future prospects. If … Continue reading Iraq: Deadly Chaos Through Subversion
XR: The Faux Rebellion
XR: The Faux Rebellion 07-10-2019: Extinction Rebellion (XR) are hitting the streets again, with a week of action throughout major cities in Australia – their so-called “Spring Rebellion”.[1] We are in a climate crisis, they claim, and the time for action is now. Almost no one disagrees. Yet in reality XR are not leading a “rebellion” and they are not, in the final analysis, … Continue reading XR: The Faux Rebellion
Wamena: Papuan Militia Terrorise Civilians
Wamena: Papuan Militia Terrorise Civilians 05-10-2019: Parts of West Papua are again in flames, after armed Papuan separatist militia launched an attack on the town of Wamena in the Papuan province of Indonesia. The death toll stands at 30, with 22 of the victims being Indonesian transmigrants, according to Indonesian national police Chief Tito Karnavian.[1] The armed Papuan militia set fire to numerous government and … Continue reading Wamena: Papuan Militia Terrorise Civilians
US vs China: Workers Must Defend Their Side
US vs China: Workers Must Defend Their Side 26-09-2019 – Anti-China hysteria has been set at fever pitch. The attempt to besmirch Liberal Party Member of Parliament Gladys Liu as an agent of the Communist Party of China (CPC) eventually ran out of steam, as the case collapsed for lack of evidence. Gladys Liu’s conservative and pro-capitalist politics can be confirmed not the least by … Continue reading US vs China: Workers Must Defend Their Side
Climate Mayhem: Capitalism Must Fall!
Climate Mayhem: Capitalism Must Fall! 20-09-2019 – The planet is burning alive. On September 10, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast were on fire, as were parts of northern New South Wales.[1] Summer is still three months off, but the “bushfire season” starts earlier and lasts longer each year now. It is nothing like a “bushfire season”, or a “storm season”. It is clear … Continue reading Climate Mayhem: Capitalism Must Fall!
West Papua: Separatists Incite Violence
West Papua: Separatists Incite Violence 04-09-2019 – The desecration of a national flag, destruction of shops, torching of government buildings. Are we talking about Hong Kong? Try West Papua. In the former, Western governments materially aid separatists[1], while in the latter Western governments diplomatically aid separatists – for now. Separatism in itself, under certain circumstances, may be the correct political move for an oppressed class … Continue reading West Papua: Separatists Incite Violence
Hong Kong: Towards Capitalism or Socialism?
Hong Kong: Towards Capitalism or Socialism? 25-08-2019 – As the staged provocations in Hong Kong enter their 12th week, it is becoming more obvious that the Blackshirt separatists have the (unofficial) backing of the US state department. It is likely that the violent pro-capitalist demonstrators have been given an assurance that they will continue to receive covert support if they do not let up with … Continue reading Hong Kong: Towards Capitalism or Socialism?
A Real Climate Strike Means Class Against Class
A Real Climate Strike Means Class Against Class 14-08-2019 – On September 20, young students will walk out of class, encouraging older workers to walk out of work and join them, in an inspiring continuation of the worldwide movement for urgent action on the increasingly dire warnings of climate collapse. Following the lead of Greta Thunberg, these climate strikers will send a message to all … Continue reading A Real Climate Strike Means Class Against Class
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