Anarchist & Radical Book Club discussion

“Capitalism is obscured as much by rebellion as it is in affirmation, the antagonism created out of class interest, that is, the real terms of our social existence, is to be found not more clearly in punk rock than it is at Disneyland. Even rebellious cultural forms work within existing terms, there is no way of assuring that some ‘message’ might survive commercialisation — not that the revolution is dependent on messages or that we haven’t got it already.” - Monsieur Dupont

A common critique against counterculture is that it merely re-creates dominant culture at the micro-level, or at the very least fails to threaten the dominant culture; however, art has often worked as an entry point for young people into Anarchy. Whether it was punk, rap, or hardcore, the cultural portion of counter-culture has been and remains a place to bring people in, expend creative energies, and create bonds between people beyond anonymous street demos.

I’m interested in peoples’ thoughts on the connection between art, creativity and anarchy. If we aren't concerned with how well our artistic expressions can destroy the world we hate, what is it good for? What does it provide for us? How has something like the internet, and its capacity to push subcultures into the mainstream, affect this relationship?

Gothic Poems to Love & Liberty: A Collection of Poems on Myths & Broken Hearts

I have authored this collection of poems with themes ranging from love to liberty, feminism, autonomy, and some poems attack authorities, dieties, and more.

Mason wrote: "Gothic Poems to Love & Liberty: A Collection of Poems on Myths & Broken Hearts

I have authored this collection of poems with themes ranging from love to liberty, feminism, autono..."

Sounds terrific, Mason. Where is it available (preferably somewhere besides amazon)?