http://youtu.be/BkWOfOqS4Ms Someone I know in Vancouver posted this video on Facebook yesterday. It is an obvious piece of NDP propaganda- that said, it raises a number of interesting questions. It is also a perfect introduction to sharing some of what I have learned about the United Steelworkers union (USW) over the past few months…
Tag: Socialist Worker
May 04
Is No One Is Illegal Organizing A Treasonous Uprising?
I’ve been aware of No One Is Illegal (NoII) for a few years now, and I thought it was a strange concept when I first heard of them. After all, how could Canada keep-up it’s social & healthcare safety nets if there was unlimited immigration? Their concept is noble, but it doesn’t appear that …
Apr 27
Is York Professor David McNally (Former Head of the International Socialists) a Black Bloc Ringleader?
[vimeo 12920201 w=400 h=300] Remember I questioned how curious it was for the CBC to be using a professor from the ultra-radical York University as an expert on Black Bloc during the G20? Well, it seems my Spidey senses were right…
Apr 25
A Bizarre Interaction with Jon Allan of the Robocall Rallies!
I just had the most bizarre interaction with Jon Allen on Facebook a few minutes ago. First, he came to me with a response to what I wrote about the rallies yesterday- this isn’t the unusual part, but it is rather telling. Here’s what he had to say:
Apr 23
I’ll Take Lennon Over Trotsky Any Day…
I’m writing this article to clear-up thoughts some people had that I’ve been on a McCarthyist bend these past couple of days. I’ve no problem with Socialism- in fact, I’m proud to live in a (somewhat) socialist country. There are even a number of industries I’d like to see nationalized! (Bell, Telus & Rogers watch …
Apr 21
Continuing My Investigation of Occupy, Black Bloc & the International Socialists…
The investigation into the relationship with the Occupy movement and the International Socialists (IS) continues- and, the deeper I look the more obvious are the connections. But, before I continue, I believe it is important to make something clear…
Apr 20
Occupy Toronto, International Socialists, The NDP & Robocall Rallies!
I’ve been doing some research on the International Socialists lately, as it seems they have quite a strong impact on the Occupy Movement. I’ve known this for a while, but they escalated in importance to my investigation the moment I learned that Kevin Annett was a member of the IS. It seems this may be …