Marxism 2009

[bellyscratch]

Is anyone going to this?

I think I'm going to get around to going this year. Was meant to go last year but ended up not going, due to a couple of things.

I'm looking forward to see John Bellamy-Foster and Slavoj Žižek most I think.

[jake williams]

ŽIŽEK!

I wish I were on your side of the pond.

[Pogue]

I'm going yeh.

[Sam_b]

I shall of course be there.

[Enragé]

Probably

[OneNamedNameLess]

Considered it but don't think I can make it. I would like to as there are always good speakers there.

[Pirate turtle the 11th]

Il go if i get bored enough during the summer.

[Enragé]

One of the reasons I'm probably going is cuz I wanna talk to some people from the Anarchist Federation. Preferably Haraldur since we had some good times 'fighting' together on the internets (cybernations xD). AFED always struck me as a really good organisation, and since im probably going to do my masters in England, I'll join up with the AF most likely (which is why i want to talk to the AF ^^).

So, Joe, would be great if you could come, and if the meetings suck we'll just get wasted in some pub :D

[bellyscratch]

Finally got around to booking my place :)

[Mather]

One of the reasons I'm probably going is cuz I wanna talk to some people from the Anarchist Federation. Preferably Haraldur since we had some good times 'fighting' together on the internets (cybernations xD). AFED always struck me as a really good organisation, and since im probably going to do my masters in England, I'll join up with the AF most likely (which is why i want to talk to the AF ^^).

So, Joe, would be great if you could come, and if the meetings suck we'll just get wasted in some pub

I think you have confused things.

Marxism 2009 is the annual meeting of the Socialist Workers Party, a British trotskyist organisation. I don't think the AF will have a stall/presence at the event.

Maybe your thinking of the Anarchist Movement 2009 event, which is to be held in June in London.

[Sam_b]

Seeing as he's a member of the Dutch section of the IST, I somehow doubt this is the case.

[AlMack]

Its not just SWP for the record, all sorts go

[Pirate turtle the 11th]

One of the reasons I'm probably going is cuz I wanna talk to some people from the Anarchist Federation. Preferably Haraldur since we had some good times 'fighting' together on the internets (cybernations xD). AFED always struck me as a really good organisation, and since im probably going to do my masters in England, I'll join up with the AF most likely (which is why i want to talk to the AF ^^).

So, Joe, would be great if you could come, and if the meetings suck we'll just get wasted in some pub :D


Yeah awesome do you have msm?

[Pogue]

If you are arranging meeting up remember to be careful about talking about details (i.e. don't do it). As far as I know quite a few revlefters will be there or in the area, myself included, but I'm only going to organise it through people I know in real life and msn, texts etc, I'd advise others to do the same.

[Pirate turtle the 11th]

you worried il get my homies from c18 on yo arse?

[Pogue]

you worried il get my homies from c18 on yo arse?

yeh c18 are like, the supreme SAS fighting force of the white race, scary shit dude

[Pirate turtle the 11th]

they once wrote on a door of a social center

hard bastards.

[The Feral Underclass]

yeh c18 are like, the supreme SAS fighting force of the white race, scary shit dude

You mean they're all cops?

[OneNamedNameLess]

I have changed my mind and may attend this. Depends on whether my sister is coming with me or not.

I have lost count of the number of times I have been offered a leaflet on this by an SWP member. It's been like four fucking times now, twice in London, once in Glasgow and... well, three then, but still.

So are you guys planning on meeting up? Not asking for specific info just wondering.

[bellyscratch]

Me and Holden should be going down together I think on whatever transport has been organised by the SWP here. And I think he's already sorted out to meet up with a couple of people from here... So I'll just tag along ;)

[Holden Caulfield]

Me and Holden should be going down together I think on whatever transport has been organised by the SWP here. And I think he's already sorted out to meet up with a couple of people from here... So I'll just tag along ;)

your not welcome you take part in weird sexual adventures and I not approve

[bellyscratch]

your not welcome you take part in weird sexual adventures and I not approve

:crying:

[natacha]

Hello,

I've got 2 tickets for Marxism to sell, for £25 each! Wish I could go but booked to go to Syria and Lebanon, looks amazing, anyone unsure have a look here - http://www.marxismfestival.org.uk/

Normally a waged ticket would go for £45, and I've asked the organisers and they say there's no problem in selling the tickets, they would simply change the name.

So if you're interested please message me, thanks!

[Patchd]

One of the reasons I'm probably going is cuz I wanna talk to some people from the Anarchist Federation. Preferably Haraldur since we had some good times 'fighting' together on the internets (cybernations xD). AFED always struck me as a really good organisation, and since im probably going to do my masters in England, I'll join up with the AF most likely (which is why i want to talk to the AF ^^).

So, Joe, would be great if you could come, and if the meetings suck we'll just get wasted in some pub :D
In which case I might come along to meet you too :p

Don't get many opportunities to meet international comrades I guess :lol: Also I was thinking, a smoking binge > pub.

[Atrus]

I am hoping to go, but knowing no one else going and only being 18 it's sort of undecided as to whether I can afford to get to London, get the tickets etc. Although I imagine it'd be well worth the experience.

[bellyscratch]

I am hoping to go, but knowing no one else going and only being 18 it's sort of undecided as to whether I can afford to get to London, get the tickets etc. Although I imagine it'd be well worth the experience.

I got a return coach ticket with National Express from Sunderland for £15 and the event is only something like £25 (student ticket). Just go, stay in over in the community centre where loads of other people will be and I'm sure you'll make loads of new friends.

[Trystan]

I didn't have any desire to go at all. But Žižek will be there? I might go, if only to see him. He's the most interesting contemporary lefty by a country mile.

[bailey_187]

I think im helping on the bookmarks stool. Does this mean i have to still buy a ticket? I'll make a donation anyway probably.

[bailey_187]

Its not just SWP for the record, all sorts go

Indeed.

[Holden Caulfield]

everybody give Bellyscratch rep or thanks, please.

[Module]

The total cost for me is £39.50. That's $79 AU!
Fuck that, I'll go clothes shopping.

[Holden Caulfield]

The total cost for me is £39.50. That's $79 AU!
Fuck that, I'll go clothes shopping.

killjoy,

[Pogue]

yeh i'm going cos alot of people i know are going and i hope to meet up, plus its my city

[nuisance]

yeh i'm going cos alot of people i know are going and i hope to meet up, plus its my city
Are you going to fight SamB and Bob?
If so, I may have to come and have a watch of that!

[bellyscratch]

everybody give Bellyscratch rep or thanks, please.

That means EVERYBODY!!!

:D

[F9]

everybody give Bellyscratch rep or thanks, please.

No!


The total cost for me is £39.50. That's $79 AU!
Fuck that, I'll go clothes shopping.

Good choice Des!:thumbup1:

[Radical]

I think im going

[natacha]

now selling my marxism tickets for £20 each! got two, can do two for £35 together.
really wish I could go, but double booked my holiday to lebanon.
student tickets are £25 each, earners pay £45, so this is a bargain, £20!

message me if you're interested! I can meet you or post them :)

(mod, is this allowed, or can I do an individual post infact?)

[Rory]

Aw Natascha, you can't go? :( Bad times.

I shall be there and be square.

[Holden Caulfield]

Nor have you invited the party to debate these issues at Marxism (http://www.anonym.to/?http://www.blogger.com/www.marxismfestival.org.uk) this year, despite us debating with you (http://averypublicsociologist.blogspot.com/2008/11/sp-and-swp-debate-revolutionary-party.html) at our national event (http://averypublicsociologist.blogspot.com/search/label/Socialism%20Weekend), Socialism 2008 last year, and our request that you reciprocate at your event. This method has elements, albeit on a smaller scale, to the approach of the Communist Parties in the early 1930s, who made declarations for a ‘united front from below’ but who refused to engage in negotiations with the leaderships of other workers’ organisations


From another thread :)

[Pogue]

Are you going to fight SamB and Bob?
If so, I may have to come and have a watch of that!

Sam b isn't going and me and Bob are like two pees in a pod


i suggest a downing contest

[Holden Caulfield]

Are you going to fight SamB and Bob?
If so, I may have to come and have a watch of that!

Come baby, you know you want to. I miss you, why don't you call me anymore? The kids ask where you are. Come see me....

Is SamB not coming? I was under the impression he is

[Pogue]

someone told me he isnt going to be there

i hope he is though, i wanna hear him sing, i think he could be good if his songs were faster

the more the merrier, as long as everyone plays by the rules of LDN town, written by yours truley

[bellyscratch]

Got my ticket for it through today!

This is basically my holiday for the year along with Climate Camp. I live a sad life :rolleyes:

[Sam_b]

Is SamB not coming? I was under the impression he is

No I won't be going. I'm pretty hard up, the party offered to help with some expenses but by staying up here it means I get a few more hours of work as well. Besides, i'm bac in court the day after Marxism so I don't want to risk it. It sucks, I hate missing Marxism and some of the meetings look excellent, but in fairness i've also had some great experiences this year working and helping to build another IST section so i'd rather district funds go to new members or non-members interested in the politics of the SWP.

Maybe next year eh ;)

[bellyscratch]

No I won't be going. I'm pretty hard up, the party offered to help with some expenses but by staying up here it means I get a few more hours of work as well. Besides, i'm bac in court the day after Marxism so I don't want to risk it. It sucks, I hate missing Marxism and some of the meetings look excellent, but in fairness i've also had some great experiences this year working and helping to build another IST section so i'd rather district funds go to new members or non-members interested in the politics of the SWP.

Maybe next year eh ;)

Thats pretty commendable. Hope it goes well up there (but not too well as it is SWP after all :D.... joking)

[El Rojo]

ive just bought my ticket today, can't wait!

unfortunately, my parents are not too happy about me being there for the entire 5 days... (suprise) thier particular gripe is about the accomodation. would anyone be able to give me any more infomation about the type of accomodation provided, may save me an earful

[nuisance]

Come baby, you know you want to. I miss you, why don't you call me anymore? The kids ask where you are. Come see me....
Don't worry, we'll be united again. :cool:

[BobKKKindle$]

ive just bought my ticket today, can't wait!

unfortunately, my parents are not too happy about me being there for the entire 5 days... (suprise) thier particular gripe is about the accomodation. would anyone be able to give me any more infomation about the type of accomodation provided, may save me an earful

I got an email about it the other day and apparently it's community halls that are close to the venue - that means no expensive tube journeys, just make sure you bring a sleeping bag.

I am of course going. I will of course be seeing Holden and HLVS, and hopefully others ;)

[Pogue]

I got an email about it the other day and apparently it's community halls that are close to the venue - that means no expensive tube journeys, just make sure you bring a sleeping bag.

I am of course going.

Thank god the rumours to the contrary have finnally been put to rest!

[Radical]

I'm going. Cant fucking waittttttt!

Yeah, theirs not much infomation about the Accomondation out. It's just a shitty crashpad, probably in a room with about 50-100 other comrades. I guess its alright because you meet other comrades much more easy then.

I'm hoping to hook up with some Hot Communist women.

[Sam_b]

I'm hoping to hook up with some Hot Communist chick.

For a supposed communist rapper you don't seem to mind objectifying women with your sexism. Can it.

[natacha]

buy a ticket from meeeeeee if you haven't got them i've got two and i'll sell them for £10 each!!! will post to you for free! natasha x

[Holden Caulfield]

For a supposed communist rapper you don't seem to mind objectifying women with your sexism. Can it.

I'm hoping to hook up with whatever i can get my hands on, so long as they are good looking and human, and of course, consenting.

[bellyscratch]

I'm hoping to hook up with whatever i can get my hands on, so long as they are good looking and human, and of course, consenting.

We all know about SWPs secret activities, so this shouldn't be too hard ;)

[Pogue]

We all know about SWPs secret activities, so this shouldn't be too hard ;)

Their reputation for pure and animalistic sex nearly drew me to join. Then I heard about the sort of action you get in the anarchist scene and, well...

[bellyscratch]

Their reputation for pure and animalistic sex nearly drew me to join. Then I heard about the sort of action you get in the anarchist scene and, well...

Lets just say that the sort of stuff that goes on behind the scenes would disgust most people... :crying:

[Pirate turtle the 11th]

Im going.

[Holden Caulfield]

Im going.

I dont wanna go any more in that case

[Radical]

Stop dissing one of the few allies we have. If anybody in the UK is going to get somewhere, its SWP

[Q]

Stop dissing one of the few allies we have. If anybody in the UK is going to get somewhere, its SWP
The SWP did get us somewhere, the current state of the left in the UK is the reflection of where that is.

[Sam_b]

Q, get off your high horse.

Remember your Militant comrades who said they would work with police and 'grass up' poll tax rioters?

That is all

[Sugar Hill Kevis]

Somehow I've been roped in to going, see you there I guess