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The Real Problem

David Z | August 1, 2010

In my estimation this is the only problem that really matters. It’s all encompassing, and it’s practically insurmountable. Commenter Don sums it up succinctly:
These monsters have done things that can never be undone and the total consequences will never be known.
You’re right, Don, but I will go one further: It’s not just depleted uranium [...]

Agorism: Be the Change You Want to See

David Z | July 15, 2010

Echoing these thoughts, the suburban anarchist recently echoed those thoughts, in a post suggesting that traditional anarchists can learn a few things from agorism:

Agorism FTW

David Z | December 21, 2009

According to examiner.com, the Detroit Institute of Arts and a group called Let’s Save Michigan are trying to inspire the state of Michigan through Works Progress Administration-style artwork. They will accept submissions until February 15, 2010.

For what it’s worth, the winner isshould be Thor’s Mitre Saw

On Class Theory, Revolution

David Z | December 17, 2009

I’ve always felt that Marx’s theory is overly simplistic. Its simplicity makes it palatable—your opponents easy to identify: they’re the ones who have the stuff. Unfortunately, this theory of class revolution is a dead letter, as numerous real-world examples attest to the impracticability of using the State to eliminate itself (cf. every instance of State Communism in recorded history).