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Post by Celtiberian Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:15 am

JAMES CONNOLLY: A WORKING CLASS HERO
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This is the most detailed documentary about the life of James Connolly I've yet to encounter. Among other things, it discusses his conception of left-wing nationalism and contributions to Marxist and syndicalist thought.

Suffice it to say, it's worth viewing.

"Nationalism without Socialism—without a reorganisation of society on the basis of a broader and more developed form of that common property which underlay the social structure of Ancient Erin—is only national recreancy.

. . . . As a Socialist I am prepared to do all one man can do to achieve for our motherland her rightful heritage—independence; but if you ask me to abate one jot or tittle of the claims of social justice, in order to conciliate the privileged classes, then I must decline
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—James Connolly
"Socialism and Nationalism"
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Post by English Socialist Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:22 am

The Irish Citizen's Army was put down by reactionaries and infiltrators. Connolly was a heroic Left Wing Nationalist, and the modern Marxist imposters aren't fit to lick his boots.
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Post by Celtiberian Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:49 pm

English Socialist wrote:The Irish Citizen's Army was put down by reactionaries and infiltrators.  Connolly was a heroic Left Wing Nationalist, and the modern Marxist imposters aren't fit to lick his boots.

I completely agree that the heroism and intellectual acumen displayed by Connolly is transparently lacking in the vast majority of contemporary (pseudo-)Marxists.

You may also appreciate this documentary about Connolly's activism: 1916: Seachtar na Cásca


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Post by English Socialist Sat Apr 26, 2014 6:15 am

Thank you! I can use that information for the SWPE site. People need to know that there was a genuine alternative to the British Imperialists AND the sectarian bigots; an alternative which was extinguished by those who prefer bloodshed (and the profits that go with it) to an honourable peace with justice for all.
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Post by Celtiberian Sat Apr 26, 2014 3:57 pm

English Socialist wrote:Thank you!  I can use that information for the SWPE site.  People need to know that there was a genuine alternative to the British Imperialists AND the sectarian bigots; an alternative which was extinguished by those who prefer bloodshed (and the profits that go with it) to an honourable peace with justice for all.

You're welcome, comrade. I suggest looking into John Maclean's writings as well.
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