Morning Comrades!
Much of the discourse and (re)action from similar minded people such as myself continues to exist within the framework of existing constructs and that needs to end for the sake of actual material progress.
To speak clearly, those in power, no matter where you are reading this from, determine the metaphysical and physical framework in which we can and do voice our grievances and demands for equality, self-determination and a sustainable tomorrow. As we have discussed numerous times beforehand this “space”, this pre-determined reality of capitalism has continuously moved towards an authoritarian, exclusive, non-sustainable reality expressed politically and materially in what can only be described as a 21st Century iteration of Fascism mixed with a throwback to white-christian-national-radicalism last seen in the 20th Century.
With that, our collective struggles have also become increasingly, and dangerously reactionary, fighting battles with opponents that have absolutely no interest in dialogue or compromises. To be absolutely clear, the ongoing discourse centred around these so called “culture wars” are nothing new, they have been a steady companion in the long term project of establishing fascist societies subservient to Capitalism for as long as history has recorded them. These “wars” are the essential power tools of the ruling classes to obfuscate the harsh, cold reality that it has always been a top down class war. If you strip all the force-fed propaganda we have been subjected to since birth, what remains here in the “west” - what values, freedoms, ideologies exist other then production, consumption, subservience and death? None.
With that, here is an idea for you all and for you to share. Be the radical ( marxist in my case but this is entirely up to you ) our opponents can’t even imagine yet. Dream and dream big! Work, think, act, love and organize outside the parameters set by the ruling classes! As soon as you even slightly disagree with any of the dehumanizing narrative these bastards spew they will come for you, regardless so what is stopping any of us to step out of their narrative control and be the best we can be? Again, they’re already coming for you as it is, so we might as well go all out and work on utopias the ruling classes can’t even imagine yet.
The point being is that as long as you react, and argue within their framework, you will lose. They control your material realities, but once you step outside of them they have to react. Controlling your opponents actions is half the battle. Organize! Dream! Act! Think of the unthinkable because, and in spite of, our material realities are nothing but collective dreams and stories we tell each other and thus become “real”
Be Bold And Mighty Forces Will Come To Your Aid! - Basil King
As to the rest of this dispatch, I found time, or rather pulled some night shifts to make some new art for your enjoyment. Who knows where this energy is coming from but whilst its here, I am taking it. Just imagine if we actually had an online platform where you could share all this stuff without surveillance capitalism and incel fascist tech bros ruining your day…
Also, on that note, a subtle reminder to take this week’s Weekly Jams with you into your weekend.
Following are articles, interviews and threads that I wanted to share with you. These are all important, relevant and enjoyable to read and presented without comment. Enjoy and simply click on the images to be taken to the pieces.
That is it for this week dear comrades. Thank you for you time, attention and support.
I’ll be back on Monday. Until then, I remain yours, without compromise,
V.