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Additional Endorsements Canadian Europe. Radio interview with Kerry Cunneen | Committee Against Political Repression. Grand Jury resister Kerry Cunneen gave an interview to Finn’s Revolution radio show. Here is a rough transcript of the interview: Question: What is anarchism and how did anarchists find themselves at May Day in Seattle? Kerry: Anarchism is a political philosophy centered on the idea that a society without domination is better suited to foster the wellbeing of its members.
Anarchists are necessarily anti-capitalists because capitalism hinges on exploitation and economic division in society. We also oppose the concentration of power that we refer to as the state. As for May Day, it is, among other things, an anarchist holiday. Question: What was May 1, Seattle all about? Kerry: There were a lot of events and marches scheduled for May Day in Seattle this past year. I was in Seattle at the anti-capitalist march on May Day. Question: Some people are appalled when property damage and injury occur in these kinds of events.
Kerry: I don’t know why I was subpoenaed to the grand jury. Like this: Derrick Jensen - Endgame part 1/7. Author and Activist Derrick Jensen: "The Dominant Culture is Killing the Planet...It’s Very Important for Us to Start to Build a Culture of Resistance" The Four Economic Classes and their Respective Plights | Intellectual Detox. This is the third essay in a series on the great problems of our age. See part 1 and part 2. To understand American economic conditions, it is helpful to generalize Americans into four economic classes: The Underclass Those scraping by at the fringes of economy, often subsisting on crime or welfare. The Plebs The interchangeable parts in the machinery of the economy. Because plebs are so easy to replace, they earn low wages and have little job security.The Rat-racers Those who have found a career track that offers leverage and rewards inside knowledge. The inside knowledge makes it harder to replace the rat-racer, thus earning them higher salaries.
But they must grind out long work hours to maintain their competitive edge.The Rentiers Those who have achieved complete economic security. Please note that the above classes are economic classes, not social classes. Let’s examine each class in detail. The Underclass Underclass members live outside the formal economy. The Plebs The Rat-Race Class.