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On building the polemic, continued

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Mike

While reviewing one of Marx’s seminal works, The Civil War in France, I was reminded of his exceptional skill in in the art of polemical critique as I read his assessment of French “statesman” Louis Adolphe Thiers: A master in … Continue reading →

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Socialism in Greece before the October Revolution

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Mike

Originally written in June 2008 for greeklish.org; revised and expanded June 8-10, 2012. Some time ago, I picked up a book called The Socialism of To-day from a local antiquarian bookseller.  The book was published by Henry Holt and Company … Continue reading →

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Site additions

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Mike

For those who check this page with some regularity (and believe me, I know your ranks can be counted upon one hand), it may appear that there’s not much in the way of new material. However, the layout and organization … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day 2012

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Mike

International Women’s Day, as described by Alexandra Kollontai, began as “a day of international solidarity, and a day for reviewing the strength and organization of proletarian women.”  Established through the determination of radical activist and organizer Clara Zetkin and a … Continue reading →

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