cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/924120 > Hands of dirt; bruised and bloodied// > The hands of the masses rise// > The hands of the masses are raised with absolute defiance// > The hands of the masses rise// > The hands of the masses are raised with absolute power// > The hands of the masses rise, they rise higher// > The hands of the masses shape history// > The hands of the masses become fists of freedom!// > Rise! Rise! Rise!// > Rise for liberation! Rise for humanity! Rise for peace!// > Rise! Rise! Rise!// > > The song of Africa creates waves!// > The song of Africa crumbles the monuments of old!// > The song of Africa conquers the mountains!// > The song of Africa cannot be made still!// > > We are all one, united by destiny// > The divisions of today shall dissolve// > The imperialists will face the tyranny// > The capitalists will face the tyranny// > The tyranny of justice comes to thee// > Liberation and freedom awaits us all// > And a red star is rising// > Sounding the call!// > The call of the chained guardians// > The call of the chained children// > The call of the poor// > The call of the hungry// > The call of the forgotten// > And a red star is rising// > Uniting us all!// > > May the countless others who gave their lives soon cry together// > Arm in arm// > As the red berets forge the path// > As the red berets bolster our hearts// > Let the land be reclaimed// > Let justice be seen// > Let the prosperity be abundant// > Let democracy be true// > Let the people be joyous// > Let life be cherished// > Let Africa be// > The love of the people will claim victory// > > This is the century of the oppressed!// > This is the century in which we will achieve freedom!// > > Workers of the world unite!// > A red star rises!// > Rise! Rise! Rise!// > Raise your fists! Raise your spirits!// > The struggle continues and cannot end!// > Workers of the world unite!// > > -by me, August Gardens
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"I'm getting tired, Jack. There's too many brown people to kill."
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There's been a trend of isolationism in the far right's values, idk exactly why though
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I picked Ecce Homo because I think if I have some background from the man himself, his other works will open up a bit more. Yes, he does jerk himself off a lot LMFAO. I'm debating whether I wanna go through his things chronologically and see how he grows, or if I just wanna go through the most popular ones.
For Ecce Homo, I'm using the Anthony M. Ludovici translation.
Any tips would ofc always be nice <3
Edit: I've been laughing nonstop while reading it. I don't find the insane confidence he has annoying, just really funny. Also, this man HATES Germans, and (who could have foreseen this) HATES women. Surely he'll have good opinions on minorities! /s
Thanks to the new Zelda game, I am getting back into loving video games and making time for them. I'm playing Ocarina of Time atm :) Also, I've been reading The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoevsky. So far, really nice, but not anywhere close to the end yet. Same goes for Moby Dick by Herman Melville (the racism gets unbearable though). And then, I've been starting my journey with Nietzsche, I chose Ecce Homo to begin with. Lastly, some music! The new Lana del Rey and Danny Brown x Jpegmafia albums have been on repeat. Been getting into the group "Lamp" as well. Bad Bunny released a song a few days ago and I've been absolutely addicted to it too. Hope my beautiful comrades have been well, love you all! Remember to take care of yourselves and your circle.
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"Think of the children!" 🤨🤨🤨
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Kissed a kid and asked him to suck his tongue
   Of course some EFF supporters weren't happy with this, but remember that communism being the liberation of everyone means EVERYONE.
  As for me, I didn't have high hopes. You cannot expect genuine meaningful change in a violent system without using violence yourself. They promised a peaceful shutdown, and it was peaceful. To me, today was a show of strength. The workers of South Africa are able to organise themselves and conduct themselves with discipline. The fact that the state was so threatening and afraid proves that we have the power to do anything when the time comes. For now, South Africa's leftist parties and organisations need to continue organising and strengthening our power, so that when the next shutdown, or mass protest, or even revolution comes, it will be done with eloquence and precision. Was today a victory? In some aspects yes, in others no. But it definitely wasn't a failure. Thousands of people protesting despite the state's threats and bringing several strategic areas to a halt doesn't scream failure, it screams progress and growing strength. The media definitely sensationalised the possibilities and fearmongering was everywhere, so it was insanely hyped up and over exaggerated. The protests could've been bigger, more places could've been slowed down, etc etc etc. There's always ways to improve.
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I think the best of all is directly from those participating, so the main 2 are SAFTU and EFF. For non affiliated groups, you could turn to SABC, News24, People's Dispatch, and Daily Maverick. As always, read objectively and cross reference <3
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I think they offer decent criticisms, however, I still think what the EFF is trying to do is good. Things could always be better organised no matter what. I think a national shutdown (if successful) is positive. The workers are being taught how to stand up for themselves and make their voices be heard.
I would've appreciated if they joined the national shutdown either way, every person matters and to see them abstain even if they agree on the fundamental demands is saddening.
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Solidarity, have a good day and stay safe ❤
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Personally, I don't think the EFF is controlled opposition. I made a post a few months ago explaining my stance and process, I'll share it here.
https://lemmygrad.ml/post/431813
I still don't feel completely 100% about them, but I critically support them and I think that overall they are a positive for the South African people. Nobody is organising people like them.
Will the shutdown accomplish anything? Maybe, maybe not, but it will definitely get people riled up and at the very least make an impact.
Also, yes, hello fellow South African <3
The EFF and multiple other leftist organisations are leading a national shutdown on the 20th of March. The main demands are that our President, Cyril Ramaphosa, steps down, and an end to loadshedding. Other demands include the usual: an end to widespread unemployment, poverty, landlessness, corruption, and so forth. This was originally announced on the 19th of January, I believe. For the latest interviews, watch the following: https://youtu.be/snjgBRxt7h8 https://youtu.be/3qvtBqAC1qo For CIC Julius Malema's latest speech/press conference, watch the following: https://youtu.be/IHfmf2E3G6Y (Starts at 18:50) https://www.youtube.com/live/H9Wx94RF3Dc?feature=share May we see a socialist South Africa in our lifetime🇿🇦☭❤
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Leader of the South African party Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)
If you'd like to see a recent speech of his, I'd suggest the following: https://youtu.be/8riymh7PeEM May we see a liberated and socialist South Africa in our lifetime. ❤☭🇿🇦
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Yes yes, my bad, i meant to say the Internet used by most other countries
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Majority of Internet being in the west = very Liberal = fascists waiting patiently = target acquired (orientalism + transphobia) = liberals slowly lose masks
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"BUT WHERE IS THE GUBBERMENT DOING STUFF????"
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RIPSQUAD
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I'm not sure if China "owns" the infrastructure they invest in, but they do make deals. "We give you x and you give y."
The difference between majority Chinese investments vs. majority Western investments is the fairness and impact of the deals. Whereas majority Chinese investments genuinely help develop their partners on fair terms, majority Western investments purposefully underdevelop their partners and create dependency.
Investments can be good, they can be bad; unfortunately some can't imagine it being good and immediately attack it.
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Hegel writing a single sentence:
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Urban planning bros have become so fucking annoying Jesus Christ
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I think overall he did well. Helped Libya prosper, forwarded pan-Arabism and pan-Africanism, and supported liberation movements. Though I disagree with him in certain respects, he deserves his praise.
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Context: The EFF protested at the State Of The Nation Address last night, halting proceedings for 45 minutes. The party was asked to leave and as they left, the members then started climbing onto the stage in order to protest further. When this happened, security and armed forces forcibly removed members. Video of context (the removal starts at 33:00): https://youtu.be/lZ989Gw1ToI Some photos:    May we see a socialist South Africa in our lifetime. 🇿🇦❤
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South Africa also sent help 🇿🇦❤🇸🇾🇹🇷
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A socialist South Africa in our lifetime! For those who want a transcript: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn8BJfWo-Gu/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
My favourite smile in history
Before I die, I will have a photo with each and every socialist leader/revolutionary.
Fuck the South African border war. They were not "brave", they were imperialist and coloniser dogs, props to the actual BRAVE resistance in Angola and Namibia who gave their lives for their freedom and sovereignty. And ofc, shoutout Cuba and USSR for helping. And Afrikaans, ah yes, yk, the language created by the colonisers!! Not the slaves, nope not at all! Burn or destroy the Voortrekker monument, fuck them for whitewashing colonisation and making the colonisers seem like brave and inspiring people. Matter fact, replace everything in the monument with memorabilia of those who protected their land and rename the thing. Fuck Jan van Riebeeck too. Hate these white supremacists, thinking colonisation and apartheid is "culture that needs to be protected". Out of everything Afrikaans, you choose to be proud of genocide and imperialism! Edit: These reactionaries are all over reddit anyways. Any time south africa comes up you'll have some white kid crying about how we live in reversed apartheid and white people are actually now marginalised and the comment will have 30+ upvotes.
How is North Africa handled when it comes to Pan Africanism and Pan Arabism? Will they simply be the intersection between our two peoples?
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