News and anaylisis from the Leading Light Communist Organization
[The revisionist regime of northern Korea threatened “resolute and merciless” retaliation against the USA in response to the new Seth Rogen film. Oddly, there is probably a fair degree of unity between the northern Korean regime and much of the populations of the imperialist countries on this point. Even a population that that has launched... Continue Reading →
[The left Maoist splinters don't really seem to have that many real differences with the reformist Prachanda. In the end, it is opportunism that has caused these splits, not fundamental principles. What will most likely happen is the Prachanda group will retain the central role, with some power sharing with the others. A real rotational... Continue Reading →
[The imperialist plan is to stir up sectarian rivalry thus weakening anti-imperial resistance, while at the same time trying to eventually put into place subservient comprador regimes. Oppose all US intervention in the Middle East. --NP] Obama seeks $500M to train, equip Syrian rebels WASHINGTON (AP) — With the conflicts in Syria and Iraq becoming... Continue Reading →
[One reason that the First World left has become so weak over the years is that its social base is shrinking. As the populations of the First World become more and more bourgeois, the left become ever more weakened. By contrast, LL is a global movement, mostly based in the Third World. All Leading Lights,... Continue Reading →
Redandblacksalamander comic: SueyParktimetraveler at Harper's Herry (Source :http://rednblacksalamander.deviantart.com/art/HarpersFerry-446876793 )
[Although this comic contained some anti-communism, its critique of pseudo-militant First Worldist practice is spot on. The criticism of "modern anarchists" also applies to many of those calling themselves "communist." The First World "left," even in its most militant incarnations, is a joke. Let the yappers yap, the whiners whine, the jesters jest. The First... Continue Reading →
Israel elected to leadership of UN committee on “Decolonization” by Ali Abunimah (http://electronicintifada.net) Just when it appeared that the United Nations could not be more ineffective in protecting Palestinian rights and holding Israel accountable for violating them, here comes the news that Israel has been elected as vice-chair of the UN Special Commitee on Decolonization... Continue Reading →
[Good information. The tactical information is very good, even if the politics is a bit off. --NP] The War Nerd: Here’s everything you need to know about “too extreme for Al Qaeda” I.S.I.S. by Gary Brecher (http://pando.com) As the Scriptures remind us, “Do not believe the hype.” The hype of the moment is ISIS, the... Continue Reading →
[Imperialism returns to Iraq. The policy of the USA is to keep the Shia and Sunni engaged in sectarian conflicts that weaken the entire region, thus making it easier to control and exploit. All good people stand against imperialism everywhere. --NP] Obama Announces About 275 Troops Deploying To Iraq WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama... Continue Reading →
[Capitalism is a war machine. Not only do the capitalists need wars to suppress its enemies, including the masses of the Third World, the system itself uses war as a way to create disaster and justify spending as a means of stimulating growth. Capitalism is irrational from the standpoint of human need. Despite what the... Continue Reading →
[Imperialism on the move. Imperialism is doing everything it can to weaken both Iraq and Syria. Imperialism is still targeting Iran. It is the duty of all people of good conscience to oppose imperialism. --NP] US warship arrives in Gulf with Marines, aircraft Washington (AFP) - A US warship entered the Persian Gulf on Monday... Continue Reading →
Trial Begins for Blackwater Guards Over Baghdad Massacre Article originally published on Common Dreams by Andrea Germanos Jury selection began Wednesday for the trial of four former Blackwater guards charged for their role in the infamous Nisour Square massacre that left 14 Iraqi civilians dead and wounded at least 18 others. The defense argues that... Continue Reading →
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