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"Thanks for the newspaper with your book review. I can’t tell you how impressed I am with this terrific piece of writing. It is beautiful, complex, scholarly. Only sorry Mr. Freire cannot read it!" -- Ailene

Cassie Jaye, the day before I met her at the _Red Pill_ world premiere

Friday, June 29, 2018

Neither Fascists nor Anti-Imperialists

A good analysis here of two errors frequently made in characterizing Islamic fundamentalism -- or, as David Finkel has described it more precisely, totalitarian-religious fanaticism:

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/333668-neither-fascists-nor-anti-imperialists

In response to an email in which I sought clarification on the last sentence, Mr. Sulehria writes that "by declaring them as Islamic fascists, it becomes easy to justify state-oppression as was the case in Algeria where a section of the left was supporting the military operation against FIS."

It's also worth noting that the historically informed definition of fascism used here, from Ernest Mandel, explains why the Trump regime, although disturbingly authoritarian, is not an example of fascism in power.


Wednesday, June 06, 2018

Please join me in helping artist and social commentator Alison Tieman fight this good fight!


The fundraising page reviews the facts of the case and provides links allowing you to verify them for yourself.
 

Hello Eric,

Thank you so much for helping me continue the fight against the Mary Sue and Calgary Expo!

There are three days left on the fundraiser and only $2035 left to go. Please spread the word to those who may be interested in finally seeing justice.


Thanks again and we’ll all keep badgerin’ on,

Alison