anarchism

It’s no secret that anarchists don’t like states. In fact, we anarchists are generally defined by our rejection of, and opposition to state institutions, such as governments, police, and prisons. But while opposing these physical manifestations of the state is certainly an important part of anarchist practice, anarchist critiques of the state go much further, and include the underlying social relationships and ideologies that have historically been used to create states, and to uphold their authority. One of the most important of these concepts is nationalism.

[audio mp3="https://www.corbettreport.com/mp3/flnwo33-lq.mp3"][/audio]This month on Film, Literature and the New World Order David Friedman joins us to discuss Robert Heinlein's science fiction classic, The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress. We discuss the power of Heinlein's example of an anarchistic society and examine that society's devolution into democracy. We also talk about whether books like this have value as metaphor or even blueprint for an anarchist transformation of society.

Dog eat dog?
Think of any number of all-American axioms: Survival of the fittest? Winner takes all? Those who have, rule; those who do not have are the reason for their own destitution and undoing? The meek shall inherit the earth?

Lucifer, post-banishment.
By: Jay Dyer

[audio mp3="http://www.corbettreport.com/mp3/2016-03-02%20John%20Whitehead.mp3"][/audio]Today we talk to John Whitehead of The Rutherford Institute about a pair of recent commentary pieces that he penned, “The Age of Authoritarianism: Government of the Politicians, by the Military, for the Corporations” and “Reality Check: No Matter Who Wins the White House, the New Boss Will Be the Same as the Old Boss.” We discuss the problems of the police state and surveillance state, how it has been allowed to arise by a p

Charles Manson is Donald Trump is Donald Sterling is . . .

In this sedition of ITEOTWAWKIAIFF we look at the growing class unrest in Hong Kong that kicked off a massive rebellion in the lunar new year. Also street battles   in Athens, where anarchists and farmers stormed the Greek capital in reaction to Syriza’s structural adjustment policies. On the music break we drop the now classic Dead Prez track: Malcolm Garvey Huey.

This week we look at the growing fascist movement in Europe and what the antifa are doing to fight back. On the break we have Sindicato Latino, a hip hop collective based in Europe and made up of Latinx migrants. We wrap things up with an anti-election rant and an interview with American anarchist Scott Crow.  TRIGGER WARNING: cursing, street fighting, blood, politicians

[audio mp3="http://www.corbettreport.com/mp3/2016-02-08%20Anarchist%20Standard.mp3"][/audio]via AnarchistStandard.com: James and I discussed the “powers that shouldn’t be”, their plans for world government, their psychopathy, and practical steps people can take to resist them.

Welcome to the very first “A is for Anarchy” a monthly video series that breaks down anarchist concepts, theories and thoughts. On this episode we look at the concept of “Autonomy.”
The music track is “Ink in Diaspora” by Sandhill and Stefan Christoff.