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The US Villainized Stalin
June 29, 2022 00:35Those of us in the US have been taught to fear Communism, Communists, and Socialism (a transition period from Capitalism to Communism). We have been told so many lies. The propaganda that is used to make us fear these is very familiar in feeling to me as the way the Jehovah’s Witness cult (I’m a... Read More “The US Villainized Stalin” » The post The US Villainized Stalin appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Systemic Racism In The US
June 23, 2022 02:24Fellow white people in the US – we’ve been conditioned since birth by systemic racism and white supremacy. It doesn’t matter whether you wanted it or recognize it. It doesn’t matter if you grew up in a “Conservative” or “Liberal” Household or how you vote. Even having friendship, romantic, or familial ties to Black, Indigenous,... Read More “Systemic Racism In The US” » The post Systemic Racism In The US appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Examine Your McCarthyist Impulses
May 31, 2022 23:43I’m pretty fed up with USian Boomers & Gen X propagating McCarthyism. You are grown people. If you can’t be bothered with deprogramming from Anti-Communist lies, then you should also not express political opinions, which are inevitably based in that propaganda, and even if unintentionally, you’re going to have impulses to defend the Capitalist Establishment,... Read More “Examine Your McCarthyist Impulses” » The post Examine Your McCarthyist Impulses appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Revolutionary Optimism And cPTSD
April 14, 2022 01:39If you didn’t already know, I have complex PTSD. It’s a daily struggle to keep the nihilistic, often cruel, brain weasels that chatter some of the most hateful self-talk you will likely experience. So I have to actively work to keep them at bay. One important way I’m able to do that is by countering... Read More “Revolutionary Optimism And cPTSD” » The post Revolutionary Optimism And cPTSD appeared first on Comrade Birb .
We Must Become Anti-Imperialist Internationalists
November 25, 2021 06:05It is essential we all embrace cooperative, communal, internationalist thinking and values in order to avoid extinction. Review who you’re consuming news and information from, and ask, “Cui bono?” (“Who benefits?”) from the bias & manner in which it is presented. Approach this using a class-based lens. It will help you improve your ability to... Read More “We Must Become Anti-Imperialist Internationalists” » The post We Must Become Anti-Imperialist Internationalists appeared first on Comra...
Reflections On Abusive Indoctrination
November 03, 2021 04:12This is a copy of something I wrote on my personal Facebook wall but I wanted to share because I realized it would make a good post. Or at least I think so. Why, when I have questioned why people collectively just accept preventable evils – which I began doing in early childhood – have... Read More “Reflections On Abusive Indoctrination” » The post Reflections On Abusive Indoctrination appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Grime’s ManifeStroll
October 03, 2021 05:32Claire was allegedly an anti-imperialist before Elon. I suspect they magical thinking-ed their way into a relationship with him – thinking they’d infiltrate his world and make revolutionary converts, maybe even him. But that obviously failed, now he’s doing the same “get in the news cycle first to control the narrative before your ex does”... Read More “Grime’s ManifeStroll” » The post Grime’s ManifeStroll appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Revolutionary Self-Crit & Accountability
September 22, 2021 03:49If you’re USian and white (like I am) please trust me, the religious cult survivor, when I tell you we’ve been subjected to cult practices our entire lives. Why? In order to indoctrinate us into upholding white supremacy, imperialism, along with all of the social classes and divisions that benefit the upper class of capitalists... Read More “Revolutionary Self-Crit & Accountability” » The post Revolutionary Self-Crit & Accountability appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Collectives Require Cooperation, Not Individualism Or Imperialism
September 18, 2021 00:41If you see yourself in any of these words take time to reflect before you respond. Especially be mindful that what matters is not our intent but the impact we have and whether we are accountable for that if things don’t go the way we’d hoped they would and we end up causing somebody harm.... Read More “Collectives Require Cooperation, Not Individualism Or Imperialism” » The post Collectives Require Cooperation, Not Individualism Or Imperialism appeared first on Comrade Birb .
SERIES (Part 1): “Self-Help” As An Anticommunist Psyop
September 06, 2021 13:53Ever notice how all these"positive mindset" and "self-help systems" out there to improve your life ultimately hold you individually responsible for all your problems, and not getting your needs met under capitalism, despite us all having pretty much the same problems? The post SERIES (Part 1): “Self-Help” As An Anticommunist Psyop appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Poetry Break On An August Night
August 20, 2021 01:51Balmy summer night, jasmine scented airMaking vows to Luna shining brightTo pay the debts of my ancestorsAnd those incurred by my own privilege By fighting the greedy oppressors Loving and working for The PeopleAs we struggle to seize powerSo we may prevent our extinction And build a world worth living in for allNobody will be... Read More “Poetry Break On An August Night” » The post Poetry Break On An August Night appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Senate’s Per-Mile Tax Pilot an Attack on Working Class
August 14, 2021 18:00As the US Senate passed a $1.2 Trillion infrastructure bill, it made sure to include over $125 million in grants for state and local governments to begin testing programs to track the movements of every driver in the US and charge them a fee for total miles driven. Congress already crushes US workers with cuts... Read More “Senate’s Per-Mile Tax Pilot an Attack on Working Class” » The post Senate’s Per-Mile Tax Pilot an Attack on Working Class appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Ethical Incompatibilities And Their Impacts
August 06, 2021 14:36It is despicable that we’ve lived in a culture that deems you a failure if you don’t conform to white supremacist, capitalist values – and no, you cannot have one without the other, because capitalism requires white supremacy in order to work. This is on top of the class structure that is another essential aspect... Read More “Ethical Incompatibilities And Their Impacts” » The post Ethical Incompatibilities And Their Impacts appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Anti-Authoritarianism Is Counter-Revolutionary
August 05, 2021 12:55I have a personal history that inclined me to being anti-authoritarian. My entire life I’ve been confronted with the fact that the authorities that I have lived under abused and neglected me in a variety of ways. Whether we are talking about my parents, my peers parents, the JW cult, school teachers, administrators, and bus... Read More “Anti-Authoritarianism Is Counter-Revolutionary” » The post Anti-Authoritarianism Is Counter-Revolutionary appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Feelings vs. Lives: The Ruling Class’ Greatest False Equivalence
August 02, 2021 21:51Earlier this week, the US Federal Congress went on vacation while letting an eviction moratorium expire. This lead to millions of people potentially losing housing, many without receiving the promised rent assistance from that same government. Three days prior to the expiration, Rep. Waters introduced a bill to extend the moratorium, but it did not... Read More “Feelings vs. Lives: The Ruling Class’ Greatest False Equivalence” » The post Feelings vs. Lives: The Ruling Class’ Greatest False...
Fight Back
July 04, 2021 05:12RAGE! FIGHT BACK! IT WORKS! Support those fighting back even if it scares you! Seek more understanding in order to inform yourself – it helps address our fears. Do NOT do things to defend this white supremacist, imperialist USian empire. If you can’t or won’t fight, play a supportive role, or STFU and stay out... Read More “Fight Back” » The post Fight Back appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Anti-Communism is an Imperialist Value & Tool
June 24, 2021 16:03It is important for you to understand this history in order to see through this empire's lies and propaganda now. The post Anti-Communism is an Imperialist Value & Tool appeared first on Comrade Birb .
The US Ruling Class Wants You To Fear & Loathe China
June 14, 2021 14:03Do you understand that the US has started a new Cold War against China, with very real threats for a hot war? It’s for the same basic reasons why the US began the Cold War against the USSR: governments that are actually serving ordinary people and care about poor people, are a threat to Capitalism,... Read More “The US Ruling Class Wants You To Fear & Loathe China” » The post The US Ruling Class Wants You To Fear & Loathe China appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Imperialist Bipartisanship Games
June 10, 2021 17:24To put it in pro wrestling terms, The GOP is the heel and the DNC is the babyface. Much of what they do is scripted ahead of time and all that they do serves their owners, not the rest of us in the audience. It is vital that USians recognize this, along with how this... Read More “Imperialist Bipartisanship Games” » The post Imperialist Bipartisanship Games appeared first on Comrade Birb .
People Reveal Themselves When You Talk About Anti-Racism
May 25, 2021 23:14On Sunday I went to some garage sales. At one, I got chatting with the wife at one house because they had chickens. I bought a couple of books. I don’t remember how but we got on the subject of little free libraries and mutual aid and she said if her stuff didn’t sell by... Read More “People Reveal Themselves When You Talk About Anti-Racism” » The post People Reveal Themselves When You Talk About Anti-Racism appeared first on Comrade Birb .
You Face Existential Choices
April 28, 2021 03:36Knowing ACTUAL history – instead of surrendering your perception of the here and now to the Western Propaganda we’ve all been indoctrinated into, manipulated by, and remain surrounded by – is liberating. It gives you the ability to see beyond this Capitalist hellworld and into the new one being built. But you have to choose.... Read More “You Face Existential Choices” » The post You Face Existential Choices appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Capitalist Cult Conditioning
April 27, 2021 05:27During my last couple of years in the Jehovah’s Witness cult, I was PIMO: Physically In, Mentally Out. I suffered, knowing it was all horseshit, but due to a lot of variables, I couldn’t yet escape. I had to pretend I was still PIMI. Listening to my friends spout what I knew was JW propaganda... Read More “Capitalist Cult Conditioning” » The post Capitalist Cult Conditioning appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Democrats, Liberals & Idealism
April 15, 2021 12:19We cannot continue to do the same things we've been doing in the pursuit of justice over and over again and expect different results than what we've been getting, which are sometimes even steps backwards. The post Democrats, Liberals & Idealism appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Democrats And Idealism
April 14, 2021 23:52It does not matter who has the most political power at any time in the US, the powerful are rarely held accountable for their crimes. The post Democrats And Idealism appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Idealist Intention Vs Material Action
April 10, 2021 17:45Liberalism is based in the philosophical school of thought called Idealism, which is rooted in the idea that our thoughts and perceptions are what make up reality. Socialism is based in the philosophical school of thought called Materialism, which is rooted in the idea that material things make up nature, and that our thoughts and... Read More “Idealist Intention Vs Material Action” » The post Idealist Intention Vs Material Action appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Proletarian Revolution and Authority
April 06, 2021 16:26If your Anti-Fascist work doesn't extend beyond the revolution in order to protect Proletarian victories, you are not actually Anti-Fascist, The post Proletarian Revolution and Authority appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Reactionaries Playing Revolutionaries
April 06, 2021 04:29When I ask you what, if NOT a Dictatorship Of The Proletariat, you intend to use to suppress the Bourgeoisie and their pigs after the Proletarian Revolution is underway, and you laugh react to everything I've written, it tells me a few things: The post Reactionaries Playing Revolutionaries appeared first on Comrade Birb .
The United States & Capitalism Rely Upon War
March 19, 2021 19:59It truly is vile how many USians crave war and imperialism. Some are fully aware of why they do it, and are true believers in Capitalism. But others are just going along with it because it’s the status quo, what everyone else is supporting, and they don’t really know why, just that they feel compelled... Read More “The United States & Capitalism Rely Upon War” » The post The United States & Capitalism Rely Upon War appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Let This Radicalize You
March 06, 2021 07:12If yesterday’s events in the US Congress were the final straw for you with bourgeoisie politicians (both the GOP & DNC serve the Capitalist ruling class) and you’re feeling ready to start investigating why things are the way they are, we stand ready to help you. The best thing you can do is learn ACTUAL... Read More “Let This Radicalize You” » The post Let This Radicalize You appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Please Help Out Our Dallas Comrades If You Can
February 28, 2021 21:42Please give to this GoFundMe if you can. This is one of our comrade’s townhome in the Dallas area. https://www.gofundme.com/f/ay6pz-please-help-my-family-in-texas This is what people are facing. None of the Texas infrastructure was designed for this kind of weather, because this kind of weather is a “once in a lifetime” event -except now, in the end... Read More “Please Help Out Our Dallas Comrades If You Can” » The post Please Help Out Our Dallas Comrades If You Can appeared first on Comr...
Building A Larger Nest – New Columnists!
February 20, 2021 22:25I’m thrilled to announce that in addition to my own writing, several comrades will be joining comradebirb.com as columnists writing on multiple subjects and from a variety of perspectives. I’ve invited a few different comrades I had in mind, have heard back from a few, still need to ask a few more, and I’m waiting... Read More “Building A Larger Nest – New Columnists!” » The post Building A Larger Nest – New Columnists! appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Sinophobia and Imperialist War Propaganda
February 19, 2021 23:14EDIT 2/20/21: I sought out constructive feedback from comrades and received some great suggestions and ideas that I’ll be working to implement on this post, which I will be dividing into at least a couple of posts. What you see here is Birb Brain on full stream of consciousness blast and I need to do... Read More “Sinophobia and Imperialist War Propaganda” » The post Sinophobia and Imperialist War Propaganda appeared first on Comrade Birb .
You Can Be Almost Anything, So Don’t Be So Shitty
February 15, 2021 01:23US Liberalism often encourages a smug attitude about oneself being a morally superior character who others should aspire to being like. This helps to justify the atrocities committed in the name of US empire, so that “we can raise others to our standard of living.” Why would our “standard of living” be an improvement for... Read More “You Can Be Almost Anything, So Don’t Be So Shitty” » The post You Can Be Almost Anything, So Don’t Be So Shitty appeared first on Comrade Birb .
No Investigation, No Right To Speak
February 14, 2021 20:40If you think this idea of "No investigation, no right to speak," is to be mocked or that it doesn't apply to you, think again. The post No Investigation, No Right To Speak appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Trauma Triggers Can Be Revealing And Reframed
February 13, 2021 10:24Are you familiar with the Philadelphia MOVE Bombing of 1985? I remember reading the multipage feature about this in the Detroit Free Press and being outraged. It was 1985 and I turned 15 that year. I asked how this could happen and saying I thought the objectives of MOVE made sense. Even the teachings of... Read More “Trauma Triggers Can Be Revealing And Reframed” » The post Trauma Triggers Can Be Revealing And Reframed appeared first on Comrade Birb .
You’re Going To Get Angry When You Finally See Their Lies
February 13, 2021 08:32If you’re USian like me, and haven’t already recognized that your Anti-Communist biases were planted in your mind during primary education and reinforced by the abundance of propaganda we’re surrounded by, I must warn you, you are going to be EXTREMELY ANGRY about how much you’ve been lied to. When you realize we’ve ALSO all... Read More “You’re Going To Get Angry When You Finally See Their Lies ” » The post You’re Going To Get Angry When You Finally See Their Lies<br> appeared first on Co...
Leaving The Familiar For Liberation
February 10, 2021 20:13Just as the Jehovah's Witnesses forbid members from reading or listening to anything critical of their beliefs, for fear of it causing them to recognize lies and faults in those, the ruling class of capitalists have demonized socialism and especially communism, because they know it means the end of obedience to them. The post Leaving The Familiar For Liberation appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Capitalism Requires Human Sacrifices
November 08, 2020 18:13Finally watched THE LAST FULL MEASURE – a 2019 film based on the real life story of the effort to get a posthumous Medal Of Honor for an USAF Airman, William H Pitsenbarger Jr, for his acts of service during a rescue mission in Vietnam. He died after saving many other soldiers lives, but being... Read More “Capitalism Requires Human Sacrifices” » The post Capitalism Requires Human Sacrifices appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Just Give Poor People Money!
November 02, 2020 12:17It’s where I want my tax dollars spent – helping other workers. I loathe seeing my taxes bailing out billionaires and their corporate facades, paying for their resource wars all over the planet, sending our kids to fight those wars and if they’re lucky enough to survive they have life-altering injuries, PTSD, etc. I hate... Read More “Just Give Poor People Money!” » The post Just Give Poor People Money! appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Grow Food Not Lawns
November 02, 2020 04:01I’ve been telling people this since 2009 when I learned it. We’ve been homesteading since 2008 and seeing hands on the injustice of our food system led me to realize we can’t reform our way out of this mess. We’re long past the point where we should’ve pulled the plug on Capitalism, and we still... Read More “Grow Food Not Lawns” » The post Grow Food Not Lawns appeared first on Comrade Birb .
The US & Capitalism’s Reliance On Slavery
November 01, 2020 18:25We need People's Assemblies to start building dual power - including insuring the defense of Black people and communities along with other targeted and marginalized communities The post The US & Capitalism’s Reliance On Slavery appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Did You Mean It, Liberals?
October 27, 2020 05:14Did you mean it? The post Did You Mean It, Liberals? appeared first on Comrade Birb .
PODCAST: Chapter 2 Review of Howard Zinn’s A People’s History Of The United States
October 10, 2020 16:28https://archive.org/download/zinn-ch-2/Zinn%20Ch%202.mp3 My co-host Cat and I review chapter two of Howard Zinn’s book “A People’s History Of The United States.” I’m always urging people to learn ACTUAL history, not the white supremacist, anti-labor propaganda we were indoctrinated with in school. We know you’re busy, some people are working multiple jobs to make ends meet, so... Read More “PODCAST: Chapter 2 Review of Howard Zinn’s A People’s History Of The United States” » The post PODCA...
PODCAST: Interview WSG, Independent Pro Wrestler Duncan Solaire
October 08, 2020 21:09https://archive.org/download/duncan-solaire/DuncanSolaire.mp3 Back in August I had the pleasure of interviewing independent pro wrestler Duncan Solaire over Zoom. I had delusions of grandeur about teaching myself Adobe AfterEffects so that… The post PODCAST: Interview WSG, Independent Pro Wrestler Duncan Solaire appeared first on Comrade Birb - Working Class Revolution.
PODCAST: Interview WSG: Independent Pro Wrestler Duncan Solaire
October 08, 2020 21:09https://archive.org/download/duncan-solaire/DuncanSolaire.mp3 Back in August I had the pleasure of interviewing independent pro wrestler Duncan Solaire over Zoom. I had delusions of grandeur about teaching myself Adobe AfterEffects so that I could upload the video to my YouTube channel, but alas, my skill level just isn’t where it needs to be in order to produce... Read More “PODCAST: Interview WSG: Independent Pro Wrestler Duncan Solaire” » The post PODCAST: Interview WSG: Independent P...
PODCAST: Star Wars & Revolution w/Robert Jay of MDPAN
October 02, 2020 21:55https://archive.org/download/rjstar-wars/RJStarWars.mp3 This is a great episode I recorded in August with Robert Jay, of Metro Detroit Political Action Network (MDPAN), in which he talks about two of my favorite subjects: Star Wars and Revolution. It’s long, but so worth it. The post PODCAST: Star Wars & Revolution w/Robert Jay of MDPAN appeared first on Comrade Birb .
BLOG: October Comeback
October 02, 2020 21:33Hello! I’ve been MIA, and I apologize for it. The past couple of months have presented some health challenges, including gastrointestinal issues, extra depression, PTSD episodes, and my usual collection of chronic ails giving me grief. I’ve been struggling. But I’m back! I’ve been trying to teach myself Adobe After Effects so that I... Read More “BLOG: October Comeback” » The post BLOG: October Comeback appeared first on Comrade Birb .
White Supremacy Is The Lifeblood Of The United States
August 26, 2020 23:56And The Soviets Knew It. Check out these pieces of Soviet Anti-American propaganda from 1953, 1964, 1981. It’s almost as though those wacky Marxist-Leninists (I am one) had identified all of the things that were wrong here decades ago. Centuries, practically. The arrogance of US anti-Communist propaganda is that it is mostly comprised bold-faced lies... Read More “White Supremacy Is The Lifeblood Of The United States” » The post White Supremacy Is The Lifeblood Of The United States appeare...
People’s History Series
August 26, 2020 08:52We’re reading Howard Zinn’s A People’s History Of The United States and reviewing a chapter per episode. Check out our Chapter One review video here – podcast audio coming soon! The post People’s History Series appeared first on Comrade Birb .
Conspiracy Theories Benefit The Ruling Class
August 22, 2020 16:10I’ve been thinking about all of the conspiracy theories, like 5G, Qanon, etc. These kinds of conspiracy theories are not new. With the advent of anything new causing social anxiety, new ones spring up. They are not wrong that we have been lied to about a lot, but instead of discovering the actual lies, they... Read More “Conspiracy Theories Benefit The Ruling Class” » The post Conspiracy Theories Benefit The Ruling Class appeared first on Comrade Birb .