The Knight Off Faith

You Need to Read: Not about that (Swedish) Life

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:01:11 -0400

You Need to Read: Not about that (Swedish) Life:

Sweden: The (Un)Ideal Nation

I do have to say I find it really amusing how certain politically-active Americans (aka Democrats) swoon over Nordic countries. I can’t blame them; I once felt the same way. That is until I lived there.

In 2010, I lived in Sweden and all I can say is the…

I see you have completely misunderstood the point of the Millennium trilogy. I does deal with paternalistic attitudes, but not precisely of the Welfare state per se, but of any country with psychological tutelage institutions.

I does deal with Swedish society, but not with the welfare state.

DEATH PROOF: THE MISSING REEL. The Missing Reel!

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:15:33 -0400

DEATH PROOF: THE MISSING REEL.

The Missing Reel!

La comedia e finnita

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:08:23 -0400

La comedia e finnita

"The War on Terror – in Afghanistan, in particular – was justified in the name of protecting women’s..."

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:00:47 -0400

“The War on Terror – in Afghanistan, in particular – was justified in the name of protecting women’s rights. Of course, society in Afghanistan is riddled with institutional sexism – as every country in the world is, North and South, East and West. What is notable is that, in order to gee up support for an intervention, American and British governments had to paint a picture of serenity and equality at home. They had to convince not only their supporters, but a sizeable proportion of the liberal West, that ‘their’ sexism abroad was worse than ‘our’ sexism in the West. That a country which only made rape within marriage illegal in the early 90s is somehow in a privileged moral position. Judging by the politics of groups like FEMEN, they have done well. The fact is, Muslims are being vilified at home and abroad. As ever, a huge share of the burden is placed on women; on their dress and the way they bring up their children. Any decent feminist would recognise Muslim women bear a double burden of racism and sexism, and turn their focus towards supporting their struggle. They might, as a starting point, campaign against the increasing militarisation of East London, making it harder for Muslims to walk the streets without harassment. They might join Muslim women in asserting the right to wear hijab or niqab without fear of attack. Interestingly, activists in the Revolutionary Association of Women in Afghanistan (RAWA) have mentioned that the burqa can sometimes make it easier for them to carry out political activity, as it can disguise political leaflets and hidden cameras. FEMEN could listen to these women, the women they are patronisingly attempting to ‘save’. We could ignore this, fetishise the freedom to show skin, and get our tits out on the bridge with FEMEN. Or we could build a women’s movement that opposes both conservative moralism and state-sanctioned Islamophobia, and show liberal feminists the true meaning of sisterhood. The choice lies with us.”

- That’s not what a feminist looks like - Elly Badcock (via samiracortez)

and then nothing turned itself inside out: random writer facts that i know

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:17:18 -0400

and then nothing turned itself inside out: random writer facts that i know:

beautyisanillusion:

Charles Bukowski lost his virginity when he was 23

Oscar Wilde had a pet lobster

Edgar Allen Poe married his first cousin

Edgar Allen Poe also woke up on the streets of Baltimore, drunk, wearing clothes that weren’t his. No one knew how he got there. He died as a result from alcoholism

Dante…

"We’ll slide down the surface of things…"

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 09:45:20 -0500

“We’ll slide down the surface of things…”

- Victor Ward, “Glamorama” by Bret Easton Ellis (via postmodnik)

maxcapacity: X2893-0000 (by Max Capacity +)

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 09:43:51 -0500

maxcapacity:

X2893-0000 (by Max Capacity +)

Photo

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:58:55 -0500

stalinchristmasspecial: annihilatedthinking: we-wretched-shall-...

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:34:31 -0500

stalinchristmasspecial:

annihilatedthinking:

we-wretched-shall-rise:

In light of my recent posts on warlordism and right wing populism, I present to you The Citadel:

A project by right-wing “Patriots” to house 3,500-7,000 families behind castle walls in the mountains of Idaho, complete with its own small arms factory (the project seems to be either partnering with or spearheaded by a small arms builder, ARMS III). According to the website, 200 families have already signed up to live there, and ground breaking will begin in 2013.

“The Citadel is evolving as a planned community where residents are bound together by:

Patriotism

Pride in American Exceptionalism

Our proud history of Liberty as defined by our Founding Fathers, and

Physical preparedness to survive and prevail in the face of natural catastrophes — such as Hurricanes Sandy or Katrina — or man-made catastrophes such as a power grid failure or economic collapse.”

“a developing community of Patriots in the mountains of Idaho who believe in Jefferson’s Rightful Liberty and have chosen to live amongst one another, who have sworn their Lives, their Fortunes and their Sacred Honor to defend one another and Liberty…”

“DESCRIPTION: The Citadel Community will house between 3,500 and 7,000 patriotic American families who agree that being prepared for the emergencies of life and being proficient with the American icon of Liberty — the Rifle — are prudent measures. There will be no HOA. There will be no recycling police and no local ordinance enforcers from City Hall.”

Ah ok this is the version with the fixed link bask in the delightful and sickening zaniness of white americans who want to live on the borderland of Game of Thrones and Team America

they have a gun factory and no farms

I really hope any kids forced to live here manage to escape, extra points if they take the factory and become communists

breewriteswords: wellthatsclever: Full Article wowww. and I...

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:08:31 -0500

breewriteswords:

wellthatsclever:

Full Article

wowww. and I always thought it was so romantic.

I always reblog this because for every one person who understands the true story behind this picture there’s about 50 who don’t.

http://soundcloud.com/trentemusic/franz-ferdinand-no-you-girls

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 21:47:46 -0500

http://soundcloud.com/trentemusic/franz-ferdinand-no-you-girls

nevver: The Nietzsche Family Circus

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:17:08 -0500

nevver:

The Nietzsche Family Circus

class-struggle-anarchism: dirtysquatter: Full text of...

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:30:14 -0500

class-struggle-anarchism:

dirtysquatter:

Full text of ‘Fighting for Ourselves,’ a compelling new booklet from the Solidarity Federation (UK), now online.

“This pamphlet aims to shed light on both the forms and content of anarcho-syndicalist theory and practice, and in the process to dispel some of the more common myths and misapprehensions. It will explore how anarcho-syndicalist ideas have differed and adapted to meet changing conditions; outline the relationship with other traditions and anarcho-syndicalist criticisms of them.”

Nice one I’ve been looking forward to this!

mutualist-vanguard: lol government provided clothing under...

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:03:57 -0500

mutualist-vanguard:

lol government provided clothing under “total socialism”

suicideblonde: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and...

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:47:09 -0500

suicideblonde:

Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and Eddie Redmayne at a SAG screening of Les Miserables in Beverly Hills, December 15th

"I’m not afraid of dying. Pieces of me die all the time."

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:30:35 -0500

“I’m not afraid of dying. Pieces of me die all the time.”

- Sage Francis (via hellanne)

Photo

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:29:03 -0500

Pick one

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:00:53 -0500

Pick one

zdelegalizowacszczescie: seks z nim i moge umrzec w spokoju.

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:58:28 -0500

zdelegalizowacszczescie:

seks z nim

i moge umrzec w spokoju.

this—too—shall—pass: If you like psychology...

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:57:41 -0500

this—too—shall—pass:

If you like psychology facts, quotes, astrology, college tips, disney, mental health posts (posts about how to cope with depression or be happy), then you should follow this blog.

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Message him and he will give you a promote.

Furthermore, if you have questions related to studying, he would be more than happy to address your questions privately.