"Truth Is On The Side Of the Oppressed." – Malcolm X
There is a widespread distrust, if not outright hostility, towards the federal government in the United States today. It can be seen in the increasing popularity of the Tea Party Movement, the rapid growth of armed patriot militias, and heard in the daily political discourse of ordinary Americans.
Gun control... Here's the thing: I like guns and I believe that they are a necessary tool in the revolutionary struggle. Huey P Newton said that a disarmed population is at the mercy of the white ruling class and can be subjugated to slavery at any time. Allowing the state to have a monopoly of violence is dangerous and stupid, especially since the US government is the "greatest purveyor of violence in the world."
The U.S. economy, and the capitalist world system as a whole, is like a giant castle made out of sand. It is very big and appears to be strong, but as soon as a storm hits, the castle crumbles. We have all heard in recent years that government debt is growing to unsustainable proportions, and if there are not drastic spending cuts in the federal budget then there will be a severe economic crisis sooner than later.
By Prince Kapone Being Malcolm X was assassinated 53 years ago today, I thought it was incumbent upon me to share these reflections. First and foremost, I think it's necessary that I explain why I, as a "white man," a euro-amerikan, feel such a profound reverence for Malcolm, someone who said to be a "black... Continue Reading →
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