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Post by thefiguresix on Aug 15, 2009 9:50:58 GMT
I noticed a thread on here before about the possibility of a book exchange program for members. I cant remember where it was posted or I would add this to that thread instead of creating a new one. I was basicly wondering if anyone was in favour of reviving this idea. I know that you discussed the impracticalities so I wonder if I could suggest an alternative way. Rather that the emphasis being on easy cheap acces to swapping books it could be more of an exchange of ideas and inspiration. So for example I could offer to swap Island by Huxley and if there is a book that a member think should be read or an idea that should be spread about a bit further then they would offer to swap their book. We would then both agree to basicly get that book and read it. I think it could be a good way to open up new ideas and expose myself ti influences that I might not normally choose to.
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Post by Papa C. on Aug 15, 2009 12:51:59 GMT
I agree comrade. This could be a good idea. I suppose the best or possibly only way to send each other books would be by post. I know some members on this board are doing that with each other already. Perhaps we could put a thread on the board wit each member writing a list of the books they have, then other members can ask such a comrade for any one of the books that takes their fancy. It might be worth writing down or keeping a written account of who you send your books out to so you can get them back lol. On the point of expanding your mind, I've been listening to a lot of Malcolm X speeches lately. Some of them are excellent but I think you need to take them with a pinch of salt. In his early days he blames the 'white man' for black oppression in the US but later on, after his trip to Mecca, he has some great things to say. I would suggest listening to: Words from the frontlinesThe Ballot or the BulletThe field negro versus the house negro - I think this brings up some excellent parallels about how the oppressor controls and divides working people. He claims that the 'House negro' (I'm using his words I usually wouldn't use this kind of terminology) lives in the house with his master, he is fed well, clothed well, he is able to wash and is even able to learn... a bit! The house negro loves his master and should stand up as a shining example for slaves everywhere. When someone asks him to excape from his master he asks 'why, this is the greatest place on earth. I am sooo lucky to be here, to be fed, washed, clothed, thought etc... The field negro on the other-hand is more working class lad. He toils in the field day and night and he HATES his master. When someone asks him to leave he says 'damn right anywhere is better than here'. It makes a good point that both the house and field negro are oppressed but the house negro loves his master just like some people today love the Government. They have a house, a job, a car and they love their Government. They vote Fianna Fail at every election and are happy but they still don't control the economy, they don't own a share in the business that they help to build, they still are forced to pay taxes so the Government can buy and sell things for themselves or their friends. They are still oppressed, yet they love their Government. I think, though, Malcolm X had a way of justifying anything and he did it well so you have to be careful when listening to him. You can get these sound files on marxists.org - marxists.org/reference/archive/malcolm-x/index.htm
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