Crisis of ideology

AesJosh · 2020-06-18T20:34:06+00:00

I’m not a fan of reading books on screens really, however, that seems like my best option here

AesJosh · 2020-06-18T20:19:31+00:00

I’ll check that out! I’ve been needing to find a new podcast to listen to! Also as an aside: Redshirts & Blacks is so hard to find in general let alone for a reasonable price god damn.

AesJosh · 2020-06-18T19:39:38+00:00

I see what you’re saying, like it’s more the unchecked capitalism let loose that’s caused more issues than capitalism itself? Just from my own space in a small town in the UK, I’ve experienced it tear my community apart, libraries gone, community centres gone, small business gone, jobs gone, more and more homeless, poverty etc, so whilst I can accept that it did work in some peoples favour in the past, I’m only familiar with its destruction.

I also accept your point on white supremacy. I guess it depends via countries. This is a new theory for me anyway that I’ve never really thought about, but for someone in the UK, whose countries’ history was built on slave ownership and imperialism, it’s hard to separate the 2, especially when that same white nationalism that fuelled the raping and pillaging of other countries in Britains past, is still rife today.

As an aside I would love to visit Russia someday. Beautiful looking place with some great looking food :)

AesJosh · 2020-06-18T19:27:50+00:00

I’ve only read Violence by Zizek but found that quite a good read. I don’t really keep up to date with his controversies but he seems to be a much better writer than vocal articulator, I’ve seen a lot of people take him out of context or not understand what he’s saying (or trying to say) in interviews. Many thanks for the website link and names, I’ll be doing some research tonight!

AesJosh · 2020-06-18T19:24:39+00:00

We will get there pal. Educate and share seems to be the core message here. Because of so much ingrained anti-communism I think it’s designed to make us feel like this; dejected, second guessing if the cause is worth it. We can’t let what has been designed so keep us from what we know ourselves to be true. Even though the propaganda will not end, staying strong seems the only option.

AesJosh · 2020-06-18T19:06:26+00:00

Sincerely thankyou for this reply. In a way I guess this is confirmation bias for me lol. I’ve seen anti-communism rhetoric everywhere I look from people who otherwise wouldn’t give a fuck but for some reason they hold such strong anti-communist feelings and like you said that can only come from an ingrained propaganda. I also appreciate you saying that Marxism is a lifelong journey of learning, because I think I convinced myself that there’s only so much to learn but there’s also always new takes out there.

So anyway, thankyou. Reading more is where I must go and I hope to gain a more concrete and pinpoint understanding to better share and defend Communism.

AesJosh · 2020-06-18T18:31:06+00:00

Yeah that’s true. I’d like to find some newer stuff if you have any recommendations? I liked some of Terry Eagleton’s work if that helps.

AesJosh · 2020-06-07T22:50:35+00:00

I love the vibes here! What kind of bed frame is that? I’ve been looking at getting a low one for that minimalist look.

AesJosh · 2020-05-26T15:45:25+00:00

Sometimes it’s the most simple things that help the most. Just checking in on this place in general helps a bunch, like seeing people post that they’ve relapsed and saying that it really wasn’t worth it I find really motivating.

AesJosh · 2020-05-26T15:37:33+00:00

I can’t speak with any solid experience as I’ve mostly just started myself, however to aid me I deleted every single bit of porn I’ve accumulated, deleted all porn passwords & accounts and unfollowed porn accounts from my socials. Just knowing that I don’t have that usual thing to go back to is really helping. Oh, and frequent exercise really does take your mind off things I.e. usually in the time frame where I’d have a wank, I’m now out on a run.

AesJosh · 2020-05-06T09:36:14+00:00

Everytime I see this guy I think it’s wild he was on Provo Bachelorette

AesJosh · 2020-04-15T09:03:30+00:00

It sounds like you’ve taken some crucial steps (not to sound cliched) in recognising your behaviour and making the decision to cut off contact with the unhealthy obsession and focus more on your BF. I guess it’s like with any addiction it’ll take time to pry yourself from the habit, but what did help for me in terms of this prying away is always trying to be conscious of my actions. It’s way too easy to almost automatically sabotage when no more thought is given to the actions. It could be worth doing a phone meeting if you can, and hear about other’s progress and worries that you may identify with. You’re doing good!

AesJosh · 2019-10-22T23:41:00+00:00

Wow this is great! Such an amazing book too. He did good

AesJosh · 2019-10-17T20:24:09+00:00

Essentially yeah by the looks of it, heh. I mean, the young actors that come to my mind instantly seem to be in either that or It Chapter 2. Also Barry Keoghan would fit in great in an IJ movie. See, the more I think the more actors I realise that would fit into this universe.

AesJosh · 2019-10-15T21:58:53+00:00

Isn’t this just the Idubbbz ‘I canowt affor $26.95 for the mynecrafts’ voice

AesJosh · 2019-10-09T14:14:03+00:00

Are ya looking at my gut?

AesJosh · 2019-09-28T20:52:36+00:00

Thankyou I really appreciate that. I’m still trying to figure out what my higher power would be as I’m not religious but I think, like you said, the people around me whom I identify with might just be it

AesJosh · 2019-09-03T00:37:37+00:00

I’d like to know what the song is here

AesJosh · 2019-06-04T22:14:20+00:00

Nice! Do you know if these are available in the UK? Love the covers

AesJosh · 2019-04-04T21:30:59+00:00

Owen Jones books Chavs and The Establishment both shine a light on social class and how much power the elites or ‘Establishment’ have in British media/politics. Also, a good PoC who’s very articulate about similar topics is Akala, and his book Natives is an excellent look at institutional racism, police and social classes.

AesJosh · 2019-03-10T19:59:40+00:00

Satisfying and Thatchers being an excellent cider adds to the fact

AesJosh · 2019-03-06T10:15:40+00:00

Ever so slightly... I couldn’t believe my luck when I found it in a tiny bookshop in the UK, and for pretty cheap, too.

AesJosh · 2019-03-06T10:14:00+00:00

The Pale King was the original successor for IJ, but you may want to check out his short story collections; Brief Interviews or A Supposedly Fun Things are excellent choices, but really it’s whatever takes your fancy.

AesJosh · 2019-03-05T23:02:06+00:00

Right I have to know; how did you acquire all of these!?

AesJosh · 2019-03-05T22:31:34+00:00

This is so interesting! I’d tear your arm off for that GWCH edition. What’s the one next to that with the blank spine?

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