The military mechanism of zimperial occupation

The first of two related book reviews by Paul Cudenec (who reads it here) "How can it hold? How can an international order founded on the subjugation of the majority of humankind manage to endure in the face of everything resisting it? What is it that really stops us from liberating ourselves?" [1] This is … Continue reading The military mechanism of zimperial occupation

When protest is branded “terrorism”

by Paul Cudenec Just a month ago, I felt the need to distance myself from a dystopian future I had once described in a fictional work. I explained, rather apologetically, that at the time I had envisaged the post-9/11 “terrorism” bugbear still being the system’s fear-weapon of choice, rather than viruses or the weather, as … Continue reading When protest is branded “terrorism”

Macron’s tear gas tour: a photo-report from rebellious France

by Paul Cudenec Tear gas was this week used against people in rural France protesting against the arrival of authoritarian president Emmanuel Macron. As I witnessed for myself, the town of Ganges, in the Hérault department, was divided into two for the day in a military-style police occupation. Combined with the state's draconian use of … Continue reading Macron’s tear gas tour: a photo-report from rebellious France

Enforcing the agenda of greed

Perhaps the biggest lie peddled by the global "development" mafia is that they have our consent to destroy nature and community. In truth nearly every step they take in their crazed quest for profit and control meets with opposition. People don't want to see green fields near where they live turned into supermarkets or industrial … Continue reading Enforcing the agenda of greed

The Acorn – 6

Number 6 In this issue: Highways to hell Degrowth - real anti-capitalism State's war on anti-fracking movement Frankfurt - a firsthand account To Hell With Culture Acorninfo 1. Highways to hell The photo above shows Hollington Valley 'Local Wildlife Site' near Hastings in East Sussex on March 26 2015. It was posted online by the … Continue reading The Acorn – 6