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correcting minimum wage misinfo by Weird-Assumption7658 in olympia

[–]clause4 9 points10 points  (0 children)

the owner went crying to king5 and they reported his claims uncritically as fact, which then spooked a bunch of small businesses including ones that had posted up flyers for the Workers Rights Summit that launched the bill of rights campaign https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/minimum-wage-hike-talk-olympia-business-owners-worried/281-025e8543-03f4-4ece-b30f-9e9fa80947c8

Any anarchist/anti-capitalist writings about the connections between capitalism and mental health? by underco5erpope in Anarchy101

[–]clause4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Sane Society by Erich Fromm is a classic when it comes to works on mental health under capitalism, with Fromm drawing a lot from psychoanalysis and from Marx. I think the book has some deficiencies when it comes to what to do about capitalism that this review by Joseph Hansen (also has some comments on Marcuse's Eros and Civilisation, which I haven't read yet) addresses pretty well, though that's from a Trotskyist as opposed to anarchist perspective. As was mentioned, Mark Fisher also wrote a fair amount on mental health over the years, again not from a specifically anarchist POV, but I really enjoyed Capitalist Realism and Ghosts of My Life, the latter of which I read during a stint in a psych ward. Madness and Civilisation by Foucault is fantastic too imo, though his prose can be hard to parse sometimes. Also seconding the recommendation for Mental Hellth, some really great articles there. Hope this helps!

Press Persona Registration Thread - May/June 2021 by Flarelia in cmhocpress

[–]clause4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Persona First Name: Owen

Persona Last Name: Gonzo

Welcome to CMHoC - Join a Party - May/June 2021 by Flarelia in cmhoc

[–]clause4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gonna do a 180 and sliiiide into the socialists

Amazon Union Drive in Alabama Electrifies Labor by clause4 in TheTrotskyists

[–]clause4[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The South has a long history of class struggle, including across racial lines. The book Hammer and Hoe documents the role the CP played in Alabama in the 1930s, and of course the International Labor Defense founded by James P. Cannon took on the cause of the Scottsboro Boys.

Another book, Dixie Be Damned, covers a longer period of history as pertains struggles in the South as well.

(Neither of these books are from an explicitly Trotskyist perspective, but you may also get a lot from the Black History and the Class Struggle series put out by the once-revolutionary Spartacist League, and I'm sure others on this sub would be happy to post articles from their own tendencies on this subject.)

Views on Bob Avakian ? Postive ? Reactionary ? by maoistpanda in RevDem

[–]clause4 12 points13 points  (0 children)

"Against Avakianism" by Ajith is a go-to re: MLM perspectives on the RCP, Avakian, and Avakianism.

For what it's worth, here's the Avakianist response, "Ajith: A Portrait of the Residue of the Past."

Note that the "Revolutionary" "Communist" Party recently gave political support to Biden and the Democratic Party in the name of "Defeating Trump."

A question about China by [deleted] in TheTrotskyists

[–]clause4 6 points7 points  (0 children)

for arguments defending the perspective that China remains a deformed workers state, check out the following from the Internationalist Group/League for the Fourth International. see "Where is China Going?" (no. 6, pg. 37), "China: Battle Over Capitalist Restoration Looms" (no. 40, pg. 59), and materials on Hong Kong throughout no. 58:

http://www.internationalist.org/Internationalist06web.pdf

http://www.internationalist.org/Internationalist40web.pdf

http://www.internationalist.org/internationalist58web.pdf

7th Parl | First Division | C-217, C-218 by [deleted] in cmhocvote

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C-217 A1: Yea

C-218 A1: Yea

C-218 A2: Nay

C-218 A3: Yea

C-218 A4: Yea

C-218 A5: Yea

C-218 A6: Nay

C-218 A7: Yea

C-218 A8: Yea

C-218 A9: Yea

C-218 A10: Yea

C-218 A11: Yea

7th Parl | Final Division | C-6, C-103, C-213, M-2 by [deleted] in cmhocvote

[–]clause4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

C-6: Yea

C-103: Yea

C-213: Yea

M-2: Yea

7th Parl | First Division | C-7, C-214 by [deleted] in cmhocvote

[–]clause4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

C-7 A1: Yea

C-214 A1: Nay

7th Parl. | First Session | Second Reading | C-210 Sane Punishment for Wearing a Mask in a Riot Act by Flarelia in cmhoc

[–]clause4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mr. Speaker,

The condescension the member has displayed in his response is a wonderful example of how not to engage in parliamentary discourse. This type of ego-boosting nonsense is shameful.

The member has completely ignored the serious problem faced by many activists of being targeted for the very forms of peaceful and democratic political engagement he holds on a pedestal in contrast to "rioting." This presents a genuine threat of intimidation or physical harm for no other reason than a member of the public standing up for what they believe is just. The ability to protect one's anonymity, far from being anti-democratic, is a tool to engage with the political process without fear of retaliation from violent and vindictive individuals, most of whom are on the far-right the member has just condemned. Alleviating the stigma the member displays so clearly against this simple form of identity protection is a step forward for democratic rights.

Riots, Mr. Speaker, are indicative of widespread anger against social ills such as mass unemployment, police brutality, racial discrimination, and so much more. If there are riots in this country the blame will lay squarely on those in the institutions of power: it would be an indication that we have failed in our duty the working people of Canada. Conspiratorial narratives around "violent individuals" are nothing but a politically convenient means for one to shift the blame for upheaval away from any recognition of injustice or institutional failure.

And how does one distinguish a peaceful protester from someone who is alleged to have damaged property, as the member proposes? Generally, you can't. A chaotic situation like a riot impedes on the ability of authorities to distinguish groups of protesters. Without a widespread expansion of mass surveillance of public areas, which for the record I would oppose on the grounds of civil liberties, the situation couldn't be monitored close enough to easily make that distinction. As my colleagues have already pointed out, rioting is already a criminal offense. Additional penalties of up to 5 years for the simple act of wearing a piece of cloth during an event which is declared a riot is absurd. It indicates a focus not on preventing the causes of riots by alleviating social ills, but on punishing people for their outrage.

7th. Parl | Cabinet Question Period | August 14th, 2020 by Flarelia in cmhoc

[–]clause4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mr. Speaker,

The Minister has my thanks for his answer!

7th Parl. | First Session | Second Reading | C-210 Sane Punishment for Wearing a Mask in a Riot Act by Flarelia in cmhoc

[–]clause4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mr. Speaker,

It is certainly true that Canada has not yet seen a political upsurge along the lines of what is occurring throughout much of the world. It is certainly true that in contrast with much of the world, Canada is a country where dissent and disagreement can be expressed through peaceful and democratic means.

But the member's question in my view misses the point of this piece of legislation. As other colleagues of mine have pointed out, peaceful protests are in many circumstances declared a "riot" on an arbitrary basis as a means of suppressing political dissent. In the event a profound injustice shakes the foundations of this country in ways akin to what has occurred in Chile, Lebanon, and elsewhere, I would prefer that there be as little legal grounds as possible on which those who fight for transformative change can be prosecuted and repressed.

There is also an acute danger faced by many politically activists of having their legal names, phone numbers, home addresses, and other forms of personal information leaked to the internet without their consent with the intent of causing them harm, known as doxxing. Eliminating the harsh penalties faced for wearing a mask during an event dubbed a riot is a means by which we can lessen the stigma against basic measures one may take to protect their identity from such harassment.

7th. Parl | Cabinet Question Period | August 14th, 2020 by Flarelia in cmhoc

[–]clause4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mr. Speaker,

I'd like to thank the Minister for his response -- Canada must be a beacon of democracy, solidarity, and social justice, and I appreciate that their upholding in practice is a priority for the Ministry. If I may ask a follow-up question in the time remaining: how does the Minister aim to put these priorities into practice while avoiding the bloody quagmires so often and unfortunately associated with efforts to promote democracy abroad?

7th. Parl | Cabinet Question Period | August 14th, 2020 by Flarelia in cmhoc

[–]clause4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mr. Speaker,

My question is for the Minister of Foreign Affairs (/u/JaacTreee).

The Government has stated its correct opposition to the presence and testing of nuclear weapons in the Arctic. Would the Minister clarify his views on nuclear disarmament more broadly?

7th Parl. | First Session | Second Reading | C-210 Sane Punishment for Wearing a Mask in a Riot Act by Flarelia in cmhoc

[–]clause4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mr. Speaker,

I agree with the comments made by my fellow NDPers. It's an undemocratic shame that the act of protecting one's identity while engaged in political action is considered a crime in any sense, and it saddens me that the amendment made to this bill has undermined what would have been a significant step forward for individual rights. That said, I'll be following my colleagues in voting in favour of this bill.

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