By Jalalludin Ngoko The political party Greater Indonesia Movement (Gerindra) recently announced its 314-strong leadership structure. Gerindra is headed by Suharto era general and son-in-law Prabowo Subianto. Subianto was forced out of the army in 1999 after he was accused of masterminding the kidnapping and disappearance of student activists in 1997 and 1998. At that […]
ARTICLE: Why Occupy is so politically explosive – by Max Lane
It has been more than two months since the Occupy Wall Street actions began in New York. The occupation in Zuccotti Park ended after the New York City government mobilised the police for a middle of the night raid. However, the political activity that it set in motion in the United States has not stopped. […]
POEM: The 99% – just a spontaneous reflection
White or blue or yellow all-the-same dress Sewed-in name on pocket Blue singlet, overalls White shirt, collar and tie Smile hiding a grimace Alien from one’s hands A uniform experience A union of rejection
Max Lane: ON OCCUPATIONS
“Two nations; between whom there is no intercourse and no sympathy; who are as ignorant of each other’s habits, thoughts, and feelings, as if they were dwellers in different zones, or inhabitants of different planets; who are formed by a different breeding, are fed by a different food, are ordered by different manners, and are […]
Palestine: Real state or Bantustan state? by Max Lane
It is very possible that in late September or early October, the United Nations Security Council will vote on whether to recognise Palestine as a state and accept it as a member of the United Nations. The president of the Palestinian Authority (PA), Mohammed Abbas, will address the General Assembly of the United Nations on […]
Artikel: MENCARI INDONESIA VERSI 17 AGUSTUS oleh Max Lane
PADA kolom “17 Agustus versus 1 Oktober” yang lalu diakhiri dengan pertanyaan: “memilih Indonesia versi 17 Agustus 1945 atau Indonesia versi 1 Oktober 1965?”. Di dalam tulisan tersebut saya berusaha berpendapat bahwa 17 Agustus adalah simbol revolusi nasional Indonesia (yang belum tuntas) dan 1 Oktober simbol kontra-revolusi 1965 yang melahirkan Orde Baru Suharto (OBS). Tetapi […]
Article: COWARDICE AS FOREIGN POLICY by Max Lane
On September 5, the Cuban Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Libya affirming, among other things, that “the Republic of Cuba does not recognize the National Transition Council or any other provisional authority and will only give its recognition to a government legitimately constituted in that country without foreign intervention and through the free, sovereign […]
Poem: Surreality
Surreal Reality defined by the borders of cafe conviviality Too real Reality defined by bomb flash and hunger pain Surreal Blue sky winding-down mood Surreal Black, darkening sky, all sketched in blood red, Tear scarred screams, exhausted eyes of hopelessness Real Raised fist, organised ranks, grim smile, hopeful Real Surreal Words with sharpened […]
Poem: Refugees I
Cartridge poppy fields drones not bees buzz above Stranger soldiers stand atop of armoured cars Turrets turning pointing spitting Roadside revenge awaits to mame Mother father boy girl radar surrounds searching for a future Cloak swaggering corruption advised by straightened ties Escape, escape the pings on the radar speak A boat brings them to […]
Short poem: Cowardice
Silent, whizzing, spying, killing drone Bombs dropping shock and awe, death and amputation Cowards worship mammon, hearts of stone Humanity defeating them will see them wither, dead, alone
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