Studying Kali Akuno On Obama and the National Question

Posted on Jan 31, 2010 Posted by Eric Ribellarsi

The FIRE study group will be studying Kali Akuno's "On Obama and the National Question." This peice deals with questions of the changes in US imperialism that are represented by the rise of Obama, and the nature of national oppression in the U.S.

How can there be revolution in a world where revolution has been written off? In a world where so many of our comrades have suffered from lowered sights or settled for isolation and orthodoxy? How should our generation understand this society we are a part of, and what future possibilities lie within it? How can radical people chart our still-uncharted course, and learn to act in ways that are both deeply radical, but shockingly undogmatic at the same time?

From the perspective of our collective, we know that we do not have the answers, but we would like to begin a study group to make whatever contributions we can to understand these questions. We want to join in with others to listen and learn... and contribute to a process of reconceiving revolutionary theory. Instead of narrow frameworks and knee jerk responses, we want create a space where the exploration of ideas, including ideas we are not always comfortable with, is able to develop. We want this reconception to shape our new revolutionary practice, as the larger revolutionary movement itself begins to be refounded.

We invite all to join us Tuesday, February 9th, 7PM at Dirk's Coffe (4005 Montrose Blvd., between Richmond and West Alabama). For more info, contact thefirecollective (at) gmail (dot) com.