“The ideas of the ruling class are in every epoch the ruling ideas: the class which is the material force of society is at the same time the ruling intellectual force.”

“There is a commonly held assumption that the police are a necessary presence in a civilised society, one that ensures the preservation of social order. And yet this assumption is deeply ideological, blurring the distinction between the act of policing with the existence of an institutional police force. Polite Ire queries the supposed necessity of the police, asking how they gain their legitimacy and whether this is deserved.”

“Aside from my personal aversion to alcohol and the abuse thereof, I strongly feel that alcohol consumption – and production – is a highly political issue, which anarchists should not ignore. In this article I will attempt to explain why I feel it is that anarchists should consider starting a dialogue regarding the alcohol industry, the role of alcohol – and alcoholism – in capitalist society, its current effects on the poor and working classes, and its place in a future anarchist society. This is an issue that has been considered by anarchists in the past, but unfortunately does not seem to warrant much attention these days, and I’m uncomfortable to say that I think that many anarchists – as with other issues facing us – may be reluctant to admit that it is a problem for, or within, our movement.”

meinhof:

parisoband:

I just want to say something quickly. It’s something we all agree with in the band but a lot of bands in UK hardcore (I’m not talking about any band in particular by way) I’ve noticed that they feel morally obligated to point out social prejudice. They’ll say…

Privilege is a fine thing. Thanks to Em for the reply.

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