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international / anti-capitalism / opinion/analysis Friday March 31, 2006 19:46 by Socialist
 11 comments (last - wednesday april 05, 2006 17:59)
All societies are divided into classes that are "oppressed" and those who oppress them. Capitalism is no different, even though its revolutions may have instituted democratic political structures designed to enfranchise the "oppressed." For the very idea of democracy in a society where private property exists, according to the Manifesto, is an illusion: "The executive of the modern state is but a committee for managing the common affairs of the whole bourgeoisie." In other words, democratic elections are a sham. Civil war is the political answer to humanity's problems: "Workers of the world unite, you have nothing to lose but your chains." The solution to all fundamental social problemsto war, to poverty, to economic inequality lies in a conflict that will rip society apart and create a new revolutionary world from its ruins. This is the enduring message of the Manifesto, and why its believers have left such a legacy of human freedom in their wake as they set about to create a progressive future. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Friday March 31, 2006 14:04 by peptide
3 comments (last - saturday april 01, 2006 04:39)
Mainstream media has largely ignored two recent events that would have attracted sustained media attention in the past. Half a million Hispanics and other protesters flooded the streets of LA while in France a staggering three million protesters confronted the authorities. These protests occurred in quick succession but barely rated a mention in the popular press. Activists and analysts have been aware for some time that the independence and impartiality of the mass media has been compromised. Regardless of the magnitude and impact of a specific event, if it is considered to be incompatible with certain interests, it is disregarded. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Friday March 31, 2006 13:54 by Emma-Residents Against Racism
19 comments (last - sunday april 30, 2006 19:24)
There is a suspected deportation to Nigeria this tuesday April 4th. read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Friday March 31, 2006 12:25 by grassrootsdissent
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Grassroots Dissent are holding an organising meeting for their 1916 commemoration anti-war demo. read full story / add a comment
dublin / history and heritage / opinion/analysis Friday March 31, 2006 11:52 by Chris murray
1 comment (last - friday march 31, 2006 12:23)
The NRA conference entitled : Building a Better Road Environment (30/03/06) was addressed by Margaret Gowen of Gowen and co. Archaeological Consultants and project managers. The methodology of preparing an EIS used by the project management team in the M3 Route selection procedure was adapted as a template for procedural applications and re-hashed for the NRA conference. One could derive from this that it is considered a sucessful model for future road projects. read full story / add a comment
dublin / housing / event notice Friday March 31, 2006 00:47 by Joe Higgins TD & Catherine Murphy TD
National Public Meeting to organise campaign of opposition: This Saturday, April 1st, Red Cow Hotel, Naas Rd. Dublin, 11 AM - 1 PM read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Thursday March 30, 2006 23:31 by RSF
IRISH REPUBLICAN INFORMATION SERVICE (no. 60) Teach Dáithí Ó Conaill, 223 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland Phone: +353-1-872 9747; FAX: +353-1-872 9757; e-mail: [email protected] Date: 29 Márta / March 2006 Internet resources maintained by SAOIRSE-Irish Freedom http://saoirse.rr.nu read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / event notice Thursday March 30, 2006 23:27 by Job van den Assem
Ecotopia 2006 will take place in Zajezka, a beautiful location in Javorie mountains in Slovakia, from 6th to 20th of August. read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / opinion/analysis Thursday March 30, 2006 19:04 by Big Jim
1 comment (last - thursday march 30, 2006 19:12)
The Labour Party like other organisations operates a pension scheme for its employees, in Labour’s case it’s a defined benefit scheme which offers employees a pension based on a fixed percentage of their salary upon retirement. The staff pay in 5% of their salary each year and in return the party is supposed to cover the balance. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / opinion/analysis Thursday March 30, 2006 18:38 by Arnold
3 comments (last - monday april 03, 2006 17:22)
What is the justification for private property? What is the justification for collective property? I believe that the answer to two both questions is the same: There is none. read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Thursday March 30, 2006 11:49 by Justice for Terence Wheelock
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8pm in the Fairview Inn, Fairview, Dublin 3. read full story / add a comment
cork / anti-capitalism / event notice Thursday March 30, 2006 10:11 by Kevin Doyle
2 comments (last - thursday may 11, 2006 16:01)
The Caberet is back! A night of madness, mayhem, politics and attitude is to be held ... See the details below and see you there! read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues / other press Thursday March 30, 2006 05:40 by STEPHEN FOX
This is a monumental sea change in consumer protection policy in the USA, necessary to correct and prevent more neurodegenerative damages from Aspartame, the artificial sweetener which is metabolized as formaldehyde and methanol. Just google: UNITED NATIONS UNDERSECRETARY GENERAL FOR NUTRITION, to read the Resolution, and if you want to see Ireland as a cosponsor for placing the Resolution on the Agenda for September, write to the President, Prime Minister, and Foreign Minister. Thank you from Stephen Fox read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Thursday March 30, 2006 05:26 by Ploughshares
10 comments (last - friday april 07, 2006 01:24)
Phil Pritchard & Toby Olditch had their appeal turned down in the House of Lords. Appeal matters arose out of their initial pre-trial hearing. Phil & Toby, who attended the trial of the Pit Stop Ploughshares last March in Dublin, acted to stop U.S. B-52 bombardment of Iraq from RAF Fairford. B52's dropped napalm, cluster bombs & fuel air explosives over Iraq. read full story / add a comment
international / racism & migration related issues / other press Wednesday March 29, 2006 21:05 by Tara-ist
"This matter is not closed. I will persist until Sinn Féin staff, those who have become instrumental in the movement toward peace and the implementation of the Good Friday Accords, are removed as well," Higgins said. read full story / add a comment
kerry / history and heritage / event notice Wednesday March 29, 2006 17:56 by Find mac Cumhaill
2 comments (last - wednesday may 03, 2006 23:09)
A commemoration to mark the 90th Anniversary of the death of The O' Rahilly, will take place at Ballylongford, Co. Kerry; on Sunday 23rd April 2006. The main speaker of the Commemoration will be Dereck Warfield of the 'Wolfe Tones'. All are invited read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday March 29, 2006 16:41 by A
Talk on civil society rights and participation, with an emphasis on environmental issues and reference to Nicaragua. read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Wednesday March 29, 2006 15:50 by Conor O'Higgins
The Ultimate Comment (www.theultimatecomment.com) and friends are organising a public shamanic trance session in Dundrum shopping centre. read full story / add a comment
dublin / animal rights / event notice Wednesday March 29, 2006 15:02 by Laura Broxson
3 comments (last - wednesday june 21, 2006 17:28)
Hi, As most of you will already know The Body Shop are due to be taken over by French cosmetics giant L'Oreal (who test their products on animals), who in turn are part owned by one of the worlds most campaigned against companies Nestlé (who also carry out tests on animals). Although The Body Shop has had some what of a shady past in regards to its union related activities and claims of false advertising, it has remained in most peoples opinion the most ethical multinational around. Not anymore! See www.boycottbodyshop.co.uk for more information. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Wednesday March 29, 2006 14:41 by Shannon
13 comments (last - saturday april 01, 2006 00:09)
As an American, I am completely fed up with the "war on terror" going on in Iraq and the constant screw-ups along made along the way. Yesterday, I read that Ayad Allawi, Iraq's former interim learder has consented that Iraq is involved in a Civil War, yet the US Idiot cannot seem to figure that out. Now today, I brouse through The Guardian, and discover a story relating tales of terror detainees barred from trials in the US courts, and awaiting judgement on their right to a trial. read full story / add a comment |
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