Well, ladies and gentlemen; I think it has set its way in stone. Blogging that is. Blogging is a relatively new public sphere that has emerged over time and now spread all over the internet. It’s apparent that it has grown from an underground cult status into a full blown common household public sphere. And it seems to be doing rather well. Part of its success may be do to its journalistic and diary-esque qualities and accessability. Blogging provides a great outlet for individuals and organizations. It’s a great place for a group with a cause to be heard. Blogs are also nice because they don’t discriminate. Anyone can post just about anything they want; their affiliations, their opinions, and their political or religious positions. For example, I recently read the blog of an anarchist. It was nevertheless interesting to say the least.
Anarchy itself is just an interesting and fascinating subject. The author was lucky enough, to be posting on such a great subject. The author portrays themselves, themselves and the anarchist organizations affiliated with the blog, in a somewhat pacifistic manner. Which would be surprising to most people, for they usually see anarchists in a more negative light. But the author does a great job of showing a humanist and peaceful side of anarchism. The author also uses a unique philosophy and set of anarchist/humanist theories that would peak the interest of most.
In this pacifistic fashion the author brings to light a new perspective for people on anarchy, and the problems of the systems of today. The blog adds a certain sense of justice and practicality to anarchy. Of course this is all opinion and personal philosophy. But the author does manage to defend and promote a no-state system of government. I believe anyone who doesn’t have a lot of perspective on politics or anarchy should read this blog especially. It intrigued, informed, and reconfirmed some of my political positions, and my attitude towards anarchy. Anarchy to me is a double edged sword. It sounds good to the ears, but is it really the right way to go? My conclusion on anarchy is that it is either one of two systems; a self-governmental system, or a pure egalitarian democracy. But that’s beside the point.
The subject matter speaks for itself as well. It doesn’t necessarily need an author to write about it. Although a passionate author does help. The emotion and passion evoked in the blog helps ease the tension build up from the intensive material. Many of the stories and anecdotes within the blog, can be very depressing. They usually show a disgusting side of humanity. It’s all there to show that anarchy isn’t what people think it is, and that it is preferable to a well-organized state government or monarchy. The author said in one post that really stuck out at me ,about the conflict in Israel, that; “The attack follows the crippling blockade throughout the supposed ‘ceasefire’, which has destroyed the livelihoods of Gazans, ruined the civilian infrastructure and created a humanitarian disaster which anyone with an ounce of humanity would seek an end to.” (Anarchia 1) A much softer side. From this you can gather that anarchists aren’t as cruel, aggressive, and hateful as most people think they are.
The blog creates a tame, relaxed environment for individuals to just get acquainted with the author and anarchy itself. No matter what your religious or political affiliation, or social status is, this blog will not discriminate. Anyone is welcome to partake in the activities related to the anarchist organizations or the blog. The author and fellow anarchists want people to think for themselves and to create a wide-spread base of informed, hopeful fellow anarchists. Or at least individuals who respect and appreciate anarchism. This blog will not make you hate anarchism, if you are pre-conceived and already slated to one way of thinking though you may want to just open your mind to the message of the blog.
The author’s message is very lucid. It’s that the actions of today’s state and nation governments against their citizens are atrocious. So to defend ourselves we need to dissolve government either completely or just a fraction of their power. Anarchists want the government to at least relinquish a big portion of their control back to the people who created their oppressor in the first place. Anarchy’s motif can be summed up in one statement; “It’s neither one state, nor two states, but no state.” (Anarchia 1) It may sound like a hard pill to swallow, but the theoretical and philosophical concepts behind it make it sound rather enticing.
Whether you like anarchy or a strict capitalist democracy, this blog will educate you in more than one way. Whether you want to learn exactly what anarchy is really all about, or if you just want to get another second or third party opinion on the matter, it’s a great place to start. Just remember if it’s either total anarchy, or democracy, or communism, it’s all just organized chaos.
Works Cited
Zine, Anarchia. No State Solution in Gaza. 2-15-09. 2-18-09 http://anarchia.wordpress.com/.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
No Comment
Writers of the blogs that I commented on are as follows,
Englishhhh
Student Christian Fellowship
and Runners and Walkers.
Englishhhh
Student Christian Fellowship
and Runners and Walkers.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
B.A.D.
Blog Analysis Draft
Well, ladies and gentlemen; I think it has set its way in stone. Blogging that is. Blogging is a relatively new public sphere that has emerged over time and now spread all over the internet. It’s apparent that it has grown from an underground cult status into a full blown common household public sphere. And it seems to be doing rather well. Part of its success may be do to its journalistic and diary-esque qualities. Blogging provides a great outlet for individuals and organizations. It’s a great place for a group with a cause to be heard. Blogs are also nice because they don’t discriminate. Anyone can post just about anything they want; their affiliations, their opinions, and their political or religious positions. For example, I recently read the blog of an anarchist. It was nevertheless interesting to say the least.
Anarchy itself is just an interesting and fascinating subject. The author was lucky enough, to be posting on such a great subject. The author portrays themselves, themselves and the anarchist organizations affiliated with the blog, in a somewhat pacifistic manner. Which would be surprising to most people, for they usually see anarchists in a more negative light. But the author does a great job of showing a humanist and peaceful side of anarchism. The author also uses a unique philosophy and set of anarchist/humanist theories that would peak the interest of most.
In this pacifistic fashion the author brings to light a new perspective for people on anarchy, and the problems of the systems of today. The blog adds a certain sense of justice and practicality to anarchy. Of course this is all opinion and personal philosophy. But the author does manage to defend and promote a no-state system of government. I believe anyone who doesn’t have a lot of perspective on politics or anarchy should read this blog especially. It intrigued, informed, and reconfirmed some of my political positions, and my attitude towards anarchy. Anarchy to me is a double edged sword. It sounds good to the ears, but is it really the right way to go? My conclusion on anarchy is that it is either one of two systems; a self-governmental system, or a pure egalitarian democracy. But that’s beside the point.
The subject matter speaks for itself as well. It doesn’t necessarily need an author to write about it. Although a passionate author does help. The emotion and passion evoked in the blog helps ease the tension build up from the intensive material. Many of the stories and anecdotes within the blog, can be very depressing. They usually show a disgusting side of humanity. It’s all there to show that anarchy isn’t what people think it is, and that it is preferable to a well-organized state government or monarchy. The author said in one post that really stuck out at me ,about the conflict in Israel, that; “The attack follows the crippling blockade throughout the supposed ‘ceasefire’, which has destroyed the livelihoods of Gazans, ruined the civilian infrastructure and created a humanitarian disaster which anyone with an ounce of humanity would seek an end to.” () A much softer side. From this you can gather that anarchists aren’t as cruel, aggressive, and hateful as most people think they are.
The blog creates a tame, relaxed environment for individuals to just get acquainted with the author and anarchy itself. No matter what your religious or political affiliation, or social status is, this blog will not discriminate. Anyone is welcome to partake in the activities related to the anarchist organizations or the blog. The author and fellow anarchists want people to think for themselves and to create a wide-spread base of informed, hopeful fellow anarchists. Or at least individuals who respect and appreciate anarchism. This blog will not make you hate anarchism, if you are pre-conceived and slated to one way of thinking though you may want to just open your mind to the message of the blog.
The author’s message is very lucid. It’s that the actions of today’s state and nation governments against their citizens are atrocious. So to defend ourselves we need to dissolve government either completely or just a fraction of their power. Anarchists want the government to at least relinquish a big portion of their control back to the people who created their oppressor in the first place. Anarchy’s motif can be summed up in one statement; “It’s neither one state, nor two states, but no state.” () It may sound like a hard pill to swallow, but the theoretical and philosophical concepts behind make it sound rather enticing.
Well, ladies and gentlemen; I think it has set its way in stone. Blogging that is. Blogging is a relatively new public sphere that has emerged over time and now spread all over the internet. It’s apparent that it has grown from an underground cult status into a full blown common household public sphere. And it seems to be doing rather well. Part of its success may be do to its journalistic and diary-esque qualities. Blogging provides a great outlet for individuals and organizations. It’s a great place for a group with a cause to be heard. Blogs are also nice because they don’t discriminate. Anyone can post just about anything they want; their affiliations, their opinions, and their political or religious positions. For example, I recently read the blog of an anarchist. It was nevertheless interesting to say the least.
Anarchy itself is just an interesting and fascinating subject. The author was lucky enough, to be posting on such a great subject. The author portrays themselves, themselves and the anarchist organizations affiliated with the blog, in a somewhat pacifistic manner. Which would be surprising to most people, for they usually see anarchists in a more negative light. But the author does a great job of showing a humanist and peaceful side of anarchism. The author also uses a unique philosophy and set of anarchist/humanist theories that would peak the interest of most.
In this pacifistic fashion the author brings to light a new perspective for people on anarchy, and the problems of the systems of today. The blog adds a certain sense of justice and practicality to anarchy. Of course this is all opinion and personal philosophy. But the author does manage to defend and promote a no-state system of government. I believe anyone who doesn’t have a lot of perspective on politics or anarchy should read this blog especially. It intrigued, informed, and reconfirmed some of my political positions, and my attitude towards anarchy. Anarchy to me is a double edged sword. It sounds good to the ears, but is it really the right way to go? My conclusion on anarchy is that it is either one of two systems; a self-governmental system, or a pure egalitarian democracy. But that’s beside the point.
The subject matter speaks for itself as well. It doesn’t necessarily need an author to write about it. Although a passionate author does help. The emotion and passion evoked in the blog helps ease the tension build up from the intensive material. Many of the stories and anecdotes within the blog, can be very depressing. They usually show a disgusting side of humanity. It’s all there to show that anarchy isn’t what people think it is, and that it is preferable to a well-organized state government or monarchy. The author said in one post that really stuck out at me ,about the conflict in Israel, that; “The attack follows the crippling blockade throughout the supposed ‘ceasefire’, which has destroyed the livelihoods of Gazans, ruined the civilian infrastructure and created a humanitarian disaster which anyone with an ounce of humanity would seek an end to.” () A much softer side. From this you can gather that anarchists aren’t as cruel, aggressive, and hateful as most people think they are.
The blog creates a tame, relaxed environment for individuals to just get acquainted with the author and anarchy itself. No matter what your religious or political affiliation, or social status is, this blog will not discriminate. Anyone is welcome to partake in the activities related to the anarchist organizations or the blog. The author and fellow anarchists want people to think for themselves and to create a wide-spread base of informed, hopeful fellow anarchists. Or at least individuals who respect and appreciate anarchism. This blog will not make you hate anarchism, if you are pre-conceived and slated to one way of thinking though you may want to just open your mind to the message of the blog.
The author’s message is very lucid. It’s that the actions of today’s state and nation governments against their citizens are atrocious. So to defend ourselves we need to dissolve government either completely or just a fraction of their power. Anarchists want the government to at least relinquish a big portion of their control back to the people who created their oppressor in the first place. Anarchy’s motif can be summed up in one statement; “It’s neither one state, nor two states, but no state.” () It may sound like a hard pill to swallow, but the theoretical and philosophical concepts behind make it sound rather enticing.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
To What I May Concern
I am concerned and interested in many things. Some of the more important ones are the environment, treatment of animals, and various political, religious and philosophical issues. I find myself most concerned with our ethics as people. All these things and more are incredibly important to me.
Public Spheres
There are countless public spheres all over the world. The ones that I find to be of the highest quality are newspapers, magazines, boards, and sidewalks. As well as the public sphere that I'm using right now.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Not a Beginning
Greetings and salutations.
This is not a beginning of anything.
This is not an introduction.
This is just another cog in the wheel.
This is not a beginning of anything.
This is not an introduction.
This is just another cog in the wheel.
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