Oh you know, every day crap, got up, had a shite, that sort of thing. I'll probably slip in some political commentary as and when I can be arsed. I've got some of my artwork up here as well.
Interesting post. I think I agree with Phil as well.
This: 'the form of capitalism that turns people against each other like never before', seems to me the key point. Capitalism thrives on competition and we are constantly taught that to win or get to the top we have to step on and climb over as many other people as it takes to get there reg more…
Gill admitted he had no good reason for killing the animal. "I know perfectly well there is absolutely no excuse for this," he wrote. "There is no mitigation. Baboon isn't good to eat, unless you're a leopard. The feeble argument of culling and control is much the same as for foxes: a veil for naughty fun. I wa more…
that's a healthy rant...HLOL...hmmm...missed you, Albert Soviets...still you sound as if your life is pretty busy at the mo so if you do go, hope you come back when things ease off and give us your pearls of wisdom with a touch of vitreol again...:) GBHs...XXX more…
yeah i have to say. come back. your blog was very amusing and downright thought provoking and you sweared just enough for it to be highly amusing. more…
At least he acknowledged you...I saw somebody who used to be my 'friend' at school and she saw me, looked straight at me and I saw that she recognized me...bit difficult not to with my shape...LOL, and then deliberately turned her back on me, climbed in her car and drove off...hmmm...she was a snooty little thing then and seems she still was all th more…
That's the great thing about it...it's like those progs that looked at what the future will be like...Tomorrow's World...it's so funny to see them now because mostly they were way off...bit like the butterfly wing setting of a hurricane...the future's wide open and who knows where it will take us...think people regarding themselves as belonging to more…
Interesting, and the first quote is amazingly turgid...I've always argued that Marx laid out some ground work but it was always going to be unfinished business...it's like every thinker/teacher...their work gets taken over by people who do not fully grasp the ideas or theory and start building their own onto them, and in the end you get something c more…
if it's a draw we do nothing, let see how it pans out. WHo knows, NOT doing something could be the best thing to do, my flat mate does exactly that and he's happy... yet he does owe me 450 quid, the work shy free-loading dole fiend, it's with people like him that I whole-heartedly support capitalism. And public flogging. more…
Nice one, I am learning so much. It's refreshing to read this stuff that doesn't go on (like in that awesome example) about the bougouise, proletariat, evil capitalists and the joys of vegetarianism in one long convoluted stream of conciousness that is such a common feature of 'lefties'. I actually feel myself being persuaded, though I am resisti more…
I guess we can argue that Stalinism is not true communism as purported by Marx, same goes for Maoism etc etc
I think Marxism is not really viable anymore as its message no longer seems relevant to peoples lives. Everyone knows the famous 'Religion is the opium of the people' quote, I now personally believe that consumerism, easily available m more…
I would always insist that any form of society can exist - Capitalist or Socialist, as long as it is Democratic. If it is what the people want then so be it, but I do not believe in any sort of top down revolution or anything that comes from people in power (whether voted in or force themselves in) implemented on the rest. I do of course believe more…
As you say basically there are two categories in my opinion over the years most free thinkers fall into the socialist category.
Not all are red banner wavers but they have an inherent ability of recognising injustice.
Capitalists don't and if they do recognise it they tend to ignore it.
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In response to: "Albert Soviets and the Immigration debate." 8 days old
by neonmeatdreams [Member]
Interesting post. I think I agree with Phil as well.
This: 'the form of capitalism that turns people against each other like never before', seems to me the key point. Capitalism thrives on competition and we are constantly taught that to win or get to the top we have to step on and climb over as many other people as it takes to get there reg more…
In response to: "Probably The most accurate statement in the world." 15 days old
by Albert_Soviets [Member]
I am referring to this:
Gill admitted he had no good reason for killing the animal. "I know perfectly well there is absolutely no excuse for this," he wrote. "There is no mitigation. Baboon isn't good to eat, unless you're a leopard. The feeble argument of culling and control is much the same as for foxes: a veil for naughty fun. I wa more…
In response to: "Probably The most accurate statement in the world." 15 days old
by technomist [Member]
I don't remember actually reading anything by him, which for a writer isn't very useful. That makes him massive but useless. more…
In response to: "Probably The most accurate statement in the world." 15 days old
by mattk [Member]
Erm, explain? more…
In response to: "I love it when a plan comes together!" 29 days old
by jenray Pro
Please to meet you, Ross...LOL...good post...:) Are you killing of Albert Soviets? GBHs...XXX more…
In response to: "I love it when a plan comes together!" 29 days old
by shakeberry Pro
Well you kill the myth of Al......LOL
i like oral mental starter....although not for the reasons that are PG
great post and well done! more…
In response to: "Oi! Where you been, you mug?" 29 days old
by Albert_Soviets [Member]
Thanks for the kind words, Jen. Nice to see you again. :) more…
In response to: "Oi! Where you been, you mug?" 31 days old
by jenray Pro
that's a healthy rant...HLOL...hmmm...missed you, Albert Soviets...still you sound as if your life is pretty busy at the mo so if you do go, hope you come back when things ease off and give us your pearls of wisdom with a touch of vitreol again...:) GBHs...XXX more…
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by epistemological-savagery [Member]
yeah i have to say. come back. your blog was very amusing and downright thought provoking and you sweared just enough for it to be highly amusing. more…
In response to: "The Heinz ad" 288 days old
by shakeberry Pro
For gods sake come back....There's only you who dare say "cunt" and actually swears more than i do! I also miss the dodgy blog posts more…
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by realityjumper [Member]
hmm 2guys talking bout linux my pulse is racing lol more…
In response to: "So that was that. " 451 days old
by Phil [Visitor]
Where do I send my hat? more…
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by Phil [Visitor]
Keep it stiff Alebie. more…
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by wendlane [Member]
:)) funny yes, sad no..... more…
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by jenray Pro
At least he acknowledged you...I saw somebody who used to be my 'friend' at school and she saw me, looked straight at me and I saw that she recognized me...bit difficult not to with my shape...LOL, and then deliberately turned her back on me, climbed in her car and drove off...hmmm...she was a snooty little thing then and seems she still was all th more…
In response to: "Think of your own title. Can't be arsed." 526 days old
by VisionInBlue Pro
Things like that are always a shock, but if it makes you think then that just proves you're human. more…
In response to: "Could it happen again?" 533 days old
by jenray Pro
That's the great thing about it...it's like those progs that looked at what the future will be like...Tomorrow's World...it's so funny to see them now because mostly they were way off...bit like the butterfly wing setting of a hurricane...the future's wide open and who knows where it will take us...think people regarding themselves as belonging to more…
In response to: "Is it still possible to be a Marxist in the 21st century? pt.3" 534 days old
by jenray Pro
Interesting, and the first quote is amazingly turgid...I've always argued that Marx laid out some ground work but it was always going to be unfinished business...it's like every thinker/teacher...their work gets taken over by people who do not fully grasp the ideas or theory and start building their own onto them, and in the end you get something c more…
In response to: "Is it still possible to be a Marxist in the 21st century? pt. 2" 534 days old
by nultygoestopartick [Member]
There is always the option of the salt mines for him more…
In response to: "Is it still possible to be a Marxist in the 21st century? pt.3" 534 days old
by Albert_Soviets [Member]
Here you go: http://www.w3schools.com/TAGS/tag_blockquote.asp more…
In response to: "Is it still possible to be a Marxist in the 21st century? pt. 2" 534 days old
by DominicGee [Member]
if it's a draw we do nothing, let see how it pans out. WHo knows, NOT doing something could be the best thing to do, my flat mate does exactly that and he's happy... yet he does owe me 450 quid, the work shy free-loading dole fiend, it's with people like him that I whole-heartedly support capitalism. And public flogging. more…
In response to: "Is it still possible to be a Marxist in the 21st century? pt.3" 534 days old
by DominicGee [Member]
Nice one, I am learning so much. It's refreshing to read this stuff that doesn't go on (like in that awesome example) about the bougouise, proletariat, evil capitalists and the joys of vegetarianism in one long convoluted stream of conciousness that is such a common feature of 'lefties'. I actually feel myself being persuaded, though I am resisti more…
In response to: "Is it still possible to be a Marxist in the 21st century? pt. 2" 534 days old
by nultygoestopartick [Member]
If it's a draw do we use the bonus ball. more…
In response to: "Is it still possible to be a Marxist in the 21st century? pt. 2" 534 days old
by technomist [Member]
You haven't looked in on the Church of England recently, I take it? more…
In response to: "Is it still possible to be a Marxist in the 21st century?" 534 days old
by neonmeatdreams [Member]
I guess we can argue that Stalinism is not true communism as purported by Marx, same goes for Maoism etc etc
I think Marxism is not really viable anymore as its message no longer seems relevant to peoples lives. Everyone knows the famous 'Religion is the opium of the people' quote, I now personally believe that consumerism, easily available m more…
In response to: "Is it still possible to be a Marxist in the 21st century? pt. 2" 534 days old
by DominicGee [Member]
I would always insist that any form of society can exist - Capitalist or Socialist, as long as it is Democratic. If it is what the people want then so be it, but I do not believe in any sort of top down revolution or anything that comes from people in power (whether voted in or force themselves in) implemented on the rest. I do of course believe more…
In response to: "Is it still possible to be a Marxist in the 21st century?" 534 days old
by DominicGee [Member]
Interesting article. You have a very readable style, I look forward to arguing with you with some trepidation. more…
In response to: "Is it still possible to be a Marxist in the 21st century? pt. 2" 535 days old
by nultygoestopartick [Member]
I looked at your friends list. i would recommend that you check out Ianthorpe and Semafu they are both like minded bloggers. more…
In response to: "Is it still possible to be a Marxist in the 21st century? pt. 2" 535 days old
by nultygoestopartick [Member]
As you say basically there are two categories in my opinion over the years most free thinkers fall into the socialist category.
Not all are red banner wavers but they have an inherent ability of recognising injustice.
Capitalists don't and if they do recognise it they tend to ignore it.
So yes there will always more…
In response to: "Is it still possible to be a Marxist in the 21st century? pt. 2" 535 days old
by Albert_Soviets [Member]
There are, but nowhere else but in socialism can you find such a rich vein of utterly bonkers people under a single banner. more…