[Marxism] directactionfilms sent you a playlist: Hugo Chavez at 64th session of U.N General Assembly

Hi All Below is Chavez's Speech to the United Nations translated into english directactionfilms sent you a playlist: Hugo Chavez at 64th session of U.N General Assembly Hugo Chavez at 64th session of U.N General Assembly http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=E04ACFAC6F4F11BB ©

Re: [Marxism] Roman Polanski: What Did He Do?

I am so touched, to my core actually, at this outpouring of good sense, compassion, sympathy, rationalism, and understanding for the plight of a man who forced himself on a girl. I particularly like the judicious, and euphemistic choice of words-- his actions were unethical and indefensible.

[Marxism] raped and abused

On an Africa trip last month, Clinton met with women and girls raped and otherwise abused by soldiers and irregular forces in the conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the DRC. http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-09-25-voa35.cfm Rape is part of war. Until that

Re: [Marxism] Roman Polanski: What Did He Do?

On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 10:19 AM, Louis Proyect l...@panix.com wrote: How are sex offenders treated? In Texas they can be chemically castrated. I wonder if Roman Polanski would be chemically castrated even in Texas? Or if the punishment would make juries reluctant to convinct him. I suspect

Re: [Marxism] Roman Polanski: What Did He Do?

OK, 1. US pressure on Switzerland in connection with tax fraud cases. 2. Maintaining class power and property. Punishment. Which is why Polanski was able to plea-bargain down to sex with a minor, and avoid charges of rape and sodomy, and avoid a trial where the victim would testify. That

[Marxism] When Freud came to America

http://chronicle.com/article/Freuds-Visit-to-Clark-U/48424/ September 21, 2009 When Freud Came to America By Russell Jacoby One hundred years ago, Sigmund Freud arrived in the United States on his first and only visit. As the George Washington pulled into New York Harbor, he supposedly remarked

Re: [Marxism] Contra Polanski

She gave testimony to a grand jury. As an adult, she has maintained the same set of facts as she lived them. If you want to cross examine her and question her rape, by all means contact her. I believe her and Polanski committed rape. por el socialismo, Erik Toren -- Sent from my Palm Prē Lüko

[Marxism] Statement of Solidarity with the Palestinian General Strike

International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network-Labor Statement of Solidarity with the Palestinian General Strike October 1, 2009 In the long tradition of Jewish working class involvement in and support for liberation struggles, IJAN-Labor stands in solidarity with the High Follow-up Committee

Re: [Marxism] Roman Polanski: What did he do?

I'm not surprised that Sartesian's run-in with Franklin resolved itself so bizarrely. I worked closely with the group until I suddenly and overnight became--with no explanation--a non-person. I often had the impression that they made such decisions on impulsive whims that didn't get discussed

[Marxism] From the Sick house to the Jail house

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20090928/NEWS01/909270377/Medical%20debts%20compound%20Nashvillians%20%20pain Imagine getting sick, getting bills you can't pay, then being sent to jail Lawsuits, lost wages, even jail can result By Janell Ross • THE TENNESSEAN • September 28, 2009 Kenneth

[Marxism] South Africa: `The ANC has invaded Kennedy Road' shack settlement | Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal

A statement by Abahlali baseMjondolo president S'bu Zikode. S'bu and his family have been living as refugees since the September 27-28 violence by the African National Congress targeting Abahlali leaders at Kennedy Road shack settlement in Durban, South Africa. He appeals for continued support

Re: [Marxism] Roman Polanski: What did he do?

a question came to me offlist from a friend: Mark Lause mentioned a Franklin in this thread: I'm not surprised that Sartesian's run-in with Franklin resolved itself so bizarrely. who is this Franklin? it is not clear from the posts who is being referred to. Les

Re: [Marxism] Roman Polanski: What did he do?

I was responding to S. Artesian's account of his experience with the late Franklin Rosemont, someone with whom quite a number of us have worked at one point or another. ML YOU MUST clip all extraneous text when replying to a message. Send list

[Marxism-Thaxis] Capital offenses

Cover Story Capital offenses Michael Moore talks up his new film, Reagan's destruction, Jimmy Carter and getting booted out of GM http://metrotimes.com/screens/story.asp?id=14402 By Corey Hall Once again Michael Moore is on the outside looking in. Flint's prodigal son, and the world's most

[Marxism-Thaxis] Hundreds rally to stop Chrysler plant closing

Found at: http://www.pww.org/article/articleprint/17115/ Hundreds rally to stop Chrysler plant closing Author: John Rummel STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — “Build them where they sell them” was the battle cry from

[Marxism-Thaxis] Oldest human skeleton offers new clues to evolution

Oldest human skeleton offers new clues to evolution Story Highlights Researchers have unveiled a 4.4 million-year-old skeleton of a hominid female The fossil, nicknamed Ardi, may be the oldest hominid skeleton ever found It replaces Lucy, a much-publicized skeleton that dates back about 3

[Marxism-Thaxis] Free Screenings Tonight of Capitalism

Free Screenings Tonight of Capitalism for the Jobless and Homeless in America's Hardest Hit Cities (plus local benefit premieres all across the country) Thursday, October 1st, 2009 Friends, We're just one day away from the widest opening I've ever had for any of my movies. Tomorrow, Friday,