tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-425978103669635462.post2640021323681516250..comments2024-01-18T20:21:30.853+13:00Comments on Jared Davidson: Meet the new boss, same as the old bossJared Davidsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01328183560198975481noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-425978103669635462.post-66860644740423026412008-11-11T10:43:00.000+13:002008-11-11T10:43:00.000+13:00Thanks Asher, I should have made that clearer. Gla...Thanks Asher, I should have made that clearer. Glandular Fever has tended to make me rush things while I still have some kind of coherency, but that's no excuse for not making the source clearer.<BR/><BR/>Cheers.Jared Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328183560198975481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-425978103669635462.post-49199236463484476972008-11-10T23:27:00.000+13:002008-11-10T23:27:00.000+13:00For what its worth Jared, the article was from a T...For what its worth Jared, the article was from a Turkish left-communist group, not an anarchist one ;)<BR/><BR/>But yeah, I agree with the rest of what you said.Asherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01782227406470450089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-425978103669635462.post-76658597279260566492008-11-10T22:01:00.000+13:002008-11-10T22:01:00.000+13:00Hi anonymous,Thanks for your comment. While I tota...Hi anonymous,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comment. While I totally disagree with your faith in the 'president-elect', and think your argument is flawed on a variety of levels, I do agree that we will have to wait and see whether his corporate ties will show itself sooner rather than later.<BR/><BR/>I'll try to counter some of your points below, but please, let's remeber throughout what the framework this article was writen in — that being an anarchist one.<BR/><BR/>I'm not posting this to prove that I am more 'alternative' than anyone else. In fact, it doesn't really matter whether people think this post was a reactionary one or not. What does matter is that whether it is Obama, or even if it was Hillary Clinton, who is now the new president of the US — the response from anarchist frameworks would be exactly the same. <BR/><BR/>It is not an issue of skin colour, gender, or party policy (democratic or republican), but an issue of power — the power of the state and the public mannifestation of that power: the President. For anarchists, social change doesn't come via decree or government policy, but through the direct action of all of us. So while Obamba may tidy up mess in Iraq, push through some mild reforms (note the term 'reform', and not radical change), it will do nothing for the majority of oppressed workers and communities in America, other than file down the rough edges of their chains. Anarchists recognise this, and why such articles as this one is published, to try and point out the failings of representative democracy. It's not a matter of policy at all.<BR/><BR/>In fact, it would be naive to think that Obama was some kind of neutral 'human' steering the ship towards a degree of social change. Why? Because government is never neutral. The fact that you have to spend 1.2 billion dollars such as Obama did to make it into government should point out some interesting facts about the nature of parliamentary democracy and the make up of the state that controls it.<BR/><BR/>So, no, I will not praise mild reform. I will recognise that it may mildly relieve sections of the poulation — ie make going to work everyday while their boss profits from their labour a little easier — but will continue to point out the failings of a political and economic system so illogical and bankrupt for the majority of this world. And not because I'm trying to be 'alternative' or buck the 'status-quo', nor because I am desperate — but because I believe in a future without politicians, without war, and without the passivity of millions while the few (ie OBAMA) continue in their privilege and positions of power.<BR/><BR/>You could do well by visiting Anarchist FAQ and having a read. There your irritation could be directed at the various anarchist ideas and thinkers (ie Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn) and save me the effort of typing.<BR/><BR/>Cheers<BR/><BR/>JaredJared Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328183560198975481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-425978103669635462.post-64347830144208324402008-11-10T21:27:00.000+13:002008-11-10T21:27:00.000+13:00"So what Obama (don't you mean MCCAIN?) offers is ..."So what Obama (don't you mean MCCAIN?) offers is more war abroad, and more attacks against the working class at home. <BR/>Everything must change so it can stay exactly the same: meet the new boss, same as the old boss."<BR/><BR/>This is the most pathetic and offensive thing I have read all week.<BR/><BR/>I just typed a long response to this, but my computer ate it.<BR/><BR/>So, in short.<BR/><BR/>You obviously know nothing about Barack Hussein Obama and everything he has always stood for. If so, you would not be predicting he will be the same as Bush.<BR/><BR/>You should research Obama's stances on issues more thoroughly before you jump to conclusions, although there is probably no point as all you ever seem to do is copy and paste other people's biased opinions.<BR/><BR/>The media has gone balistic with their coverage on Obama, and with good reason. He has made history, yes. But it is what he stands for that made him the President-elect, NOT his skin-colour. <BR/><BR/>The first thing Barack Obama is doing when he becomes President is withdrawing all troops from Iraq. Ending the war in Iraq. Decreased violence in Iraq has been mirrored by increased violence in Afghanistan. Peaceful order must be obtained in Afghanistan. <BR/><BR/>Obama has always said he would send additional troops there. Painting a broad approach for foreign relations, Obama has also called for securing nuclear weapons from terrorists, achieving energy security and rebuilding alliances.<BR/>http://origin.barackobama.com/issues/iraq/<BR/><BR/>“As president, I will pursue a tough, smart and principled national security strategy – one that recognizes that we have interests not just in Baghdad, but in Kandahar and Karachi, <BR/>in Tokyo and London, in Beijing and Berlin,” Obama said. <BR/><BR/>It's also sad that in these very early ages you are so desperate that you need bring up past mistakes of the Democratic party, with your finger pointed directly at Obama.<BR/><BR/>Obama's actions will speak louder than his words and, as he said in his victory speech, he is only human and will not be able to please everyone at once. He hasn't even had a chance to fuck-up yet but it seems you are gleefully waiting for this moment to eventuate and that sickens me.<BR/><BR/>Overall, it irriates me that you posted this now, before he is even officially the 44th President, just to go against popular opinion and prove how "alternative" you are.<BR/><BR/>I look forward to the change which will eventuate sooner than the world expects. But until then I will continue to admire a human-being who has not only changed perceptions but is already hard at work in taking his first, small steps in the right (or should I say 'left') direction to change America and, dare I say, the world.<BR/><BR/>http://jezebel.com/5081199/barack-obama-wins--bush-executive-orders-lose<BR/><BR/>But obviously you'll never be able to praise any good that he does do. Obviously. It's too mainstream, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com