Best Jim Fitzsimons Podcasts (2024)

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Dimland Radio 4-27-24 1:05:39

1d ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Why we are going on the 80s Cruise, Sea-Bands seem like snake oil, Cool Thing: Strangers rescue man trapped in burning SUV, King Kong illustration, and Neil Young is back on Spotify. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are at: https://dimland.com/2024/04/30/dimland-radio-4-27-24-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 4-20-24 1:02:32

13d ago1:02:32

1:02:32

The newspaper delivery update, SGU and the eclipse, the gullible think ghosts play with balloons, a Dimland Radio Pedantic Moment: Why call it the 1864 law?, and I'm going to do something out of character. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are at https://dimland.com/2024/04/22/dimland-radio-4-20-24-show-notes/…

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Dimland Radio 4-6-24 1:03:40

27d ago1:03:40

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Solar eclipse and clouds, 42 celebrity mugshot, A Dimland Radio Pedantic Moment: A song by The Monkees, and a great TV ad! The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are at: https://dimland.com/2024/04/08/dimland-radio-4-6-24-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 3-30-24 1:03:43

1M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

A sort of correction, trying to stop daily newspaper delivery, Three Mile Island anniversary, Mission Impossible 4 made my guts feel funny, a conman sells Bibles, and that's no Mothman. Here are the show notes for the latest Dimland Radio: https://dimland.com/2024/04/01/dimland-radio-3-30-24-show-notes/…

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Camilla Fitzsimons: Spectacle of Defiance & Hope, Repeal, and Academics for Palestine 1:19:56

1M ago1:19:56

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In this episode we speak to activist and academic Camilla Fitzsimons. Camilla’s academic work focuses in particular on education and social movements, and she is an Associate Professor in Maynooth University School of Education. Her publications include two books – Community education and neoliberalism: Philosophies, practices and policies in Irela…

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Dimland Radio 3-23-24 59:52

1M ago59:52

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Epsiode 600!, 12 Angry Men (again), AI generated images (again), It's Not True: Snake stockings lead to broken foot, and reiki is bullshit. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are here: https://dimland.com/2024/03/25/dimland-radio-3-23-24-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 3-16-24 58:39

2M ago58:39

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Passport picture, Xfinity ads, my St. Paddy's Day story, Columbo and plastic bags, 217 COVID vaccines!, and side effects. The show notes for this week's Dimland Radio are up at https://dimland.com/2024/03/19/dimland-radio-3-16-24-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 3-9-24 1:05:05

2M ago1:05:05

1:05:05

Happy Anniversary, COVID again, a couple Cool Things, the State of the Union, and Keith Richards and drugs. Here are the show notes for Dimland Radio: https://dimland.com/2024/03/12/dimland-3-9-24-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dmland Radio 2-24-24 1:07:20

2M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

House sold, things bought, a Dimland Radio ARGH!, that UFO movie, Jon Stewart isn't helping, and Lawrence O'Donnell is helping. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are at: https://dimland.com/2024/02/26/dimland-radio-2-24-24-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 2-17-24 1:06:20

3M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Our House, Super Bowl, Taylor Swift, Facebook Items, It's Not True: menstrual cycles, and something about hockey. The show notes for this week's Dimland Radio are here: https://dimland.com/2024/02/19/dimland-radio-2-17-24-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 2-10-24 1:01:00

3M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

More plumbing, Tennessee Brando, MAGA cult, I almost got scammed, I own an original comic book page, and Peerless Loser agrees with me. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are up at https://dimland.com/2024/02/12/dimland-radio-2-10-24-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Jim Monaghan: LWR, Workers' League, Official Sinn Féin, People's Democracy, & the H-Block Armagh Committee 1:03:32

3M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

In this episode we talk to Jim Monaghan. Jim first became politically active as a student in the late 1960s in Dublin. We discuss the increasing politicisation in Ireland at that time, and Jim’s political activity, initially with Labour and Students for Democratic Action, the League for A Workers’ Republic, and briefly the LWR-breakaway, the League…

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Dimland Radio 1-27-24 1:06:25

3M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Life insurance money, selling our house, Peerless Loser is a loser, LL Cool J and Progressive Insurance, the St. Paul Winter Carnival, and HOF bound Joe Mauer. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are up, but they are very brief. Internet issues. Go here: https://dimland.com/2024/01/30/dimland-radio-1-27-24-brief-show-notes/…

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Dimland Radio 1-20-24 59:43

3M ago59:43

59:43

I got a black eye, it's way cold, Peerless Loser thinks he should have immunity, generations are weird, One Step Ahead live versions compare and contrast, and the Nuge whines about Taylor Swift. Here are the show notes for the latest Dimland Radio: https://dimland.com/2024/01/22/dimland-radio-1-20-24-show-notes/…

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Dimland Radio 1-13-24 1:03:08

4M ago1:03:08

1:03:08

Where's the snow? she ain't no Trekkie, a Dimland Radio Pedantic Moment: Logan's Run, and cold reading and memory. Here are the show notes for the Dimland Radio of 2024: https://dimland.com/2024/01/16/dimland-radio-1-13-24-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 12-30-23 1:03:07

4M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

Nikki Haley gives the wrong answer, copper thieves have blood on their hands, and a Pedantic Moment about what happens next after the end of It's A Wonderful Life. The show notes for the last Dimland Radio of 2023 are up at https://dimland.com/2024/01/02/dimland-radio-12-30-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Politics & Cultural Influence 22:58

4M ago22:58

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Throughout 2023 we have asked podcast guests if there are any cultural artefacts or events that they consider particularly influential on their politics. This episode brings together responses from historian Mary Muldowney, anarchist activist Gregor Kerr, Republican activist Des Dalton, author Michael Flavin, historian Brian Hanley, and Irish Anarc…

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Dimland Radio 12-23-23 1:05:01

4M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

The War on the Winter Solstice, some sports ball, and Minnesota's new flag. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are up at: https://dimland.com/2023/12/25/dimland-radio-12-23-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 12-9-23 1:05:54

5M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

The place where I work, the red room is no longer red, the living history next door, snow's warning sign, and the harm done by tarot. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are at: https://dimland.com/2023/12/11/dimland-radio-12-9-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 12-2-23 57:46

5M ago57:46

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Dumpstergate, the red room, Henry Kissinger and Marvel Comics, The Screaming Blue Messiahs, and AI fakery strikes again. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are at: https://dimland.com/2023/12/03/dimland-radio-12-2-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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David Costelloe: Military History and The Troubles 1:13:12

5M ago1:13:12

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In this episode we’re joined by David Costelloe. Dave writes on history and politics on his website Never Felt Better, and in particular has written an extensive series of articles on Irish military history from the earliest records almost to the contemporary, Ireland’s Wars. We spoke to Dave previously in 2021, on episode 20 of the podcast, about …

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Dimland Radio 11-25-23 59:53

5M ago59:53

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Dumpster surprise, house is ready to sell, Urgh! A Music War, the tree is up, and atheists don't doubt their doubt. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are at https://dimland.com/2023/11/27/dimland-radio-11-25-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 11-28-23 55:51

6M ago55:51

55:51

Dumpster problem, cleaning carpet and another near disaster, the 2023 World Series, and It's Not True: Old Lady Crochets Giant Cats. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are at https://dimland.com/2023/11/21/dimland-radio-11-18-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 11-11-23 1:02:30

6M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Dad and Napoleon. The show notes for this very personal Dimland Radio are at https://dimland.com/2023/11/13/dimland-radio-11-11-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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A New Series and Project Update 28:15

6M ago28:15

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An introduction to our next series of episodes and discussion of the Irish Left Archive project and changes we’ve made in the past year. The discussion includes mention of trying to keep all aspects of the project open. As such, we’ve made the website and podcast statistics publicly accessible, as well as any source code used in the project. Websit…

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Dimland Radio 10-21-23 1:01:43

6M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

My dad, MLB postseason, and a stupid list. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are at https://dimland.com/2023/10/25/dimland-radio-10-21-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 9-30-23 1:02:08

7M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

We have internet, an atheist survivor, my brother got married, some family stuff, and revisiting family history. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are at https://dimland.com/2023/10/02/dimland-radio-9-30-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Des Dalton: Republican Sinn Féin and Independent Republicanism 1:11:46

7M ago1:11:46

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In this episode we talk to Des Dalton. Des is a long-term Republican activist who joined Republican Sinn Féin in the late 1980s and has served on the party’s Ard Comhairle and as party President from 2009 to 2018. Since leaving the party in 2021, Des has been an independent Republican activist. We discuss Des’s political background and his Republic…

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Dimland Radio 9-9-23 57:46

8M ago57:46

57:46

Old Playboy magazines, The Last Of Sheila, James Coburn and the Grinch, flying to Fargo, slower traffic keeps left in Minnesota, and rock 'n' roll is silly. The show notes for this show are here: https://dimland.com/2023/09/11/dimland-radio-9-9-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 9-2-23 57:49

8M ago57:49

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Road Trip with 2 Chicks. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are up at https://dimland.com/2023/09/04/dimland-radio-9-2-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 8-19-23 1:02:31

9M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Dad drove his car, I turned in my "lucky" pennies, Trump sucks ass, and was that embarrassing sex toy story a myth? Here are the show notes for the latest Dimland Radio: https://dimland.com/2023/08/21/dimland-radio-8-19-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 8-12-23 1:12:38

9M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Harecore Pawn is a pile of bleep show, we still don't know if space aliens exist, Sinead O'Connor and Pee Wee Herman, ridiculous nonsense from the Bible, and we saw The National in concert. Update on living with Dad, Here are the show notes for this week's Dimland Radio: https://dimland.com/2023/08/14/dimland-radio-8-12-23/…

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Dirty War in Dublin, with Brian Hanley 1:07:30

9M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

In this episode we talk to historian Brian Hanley about the new five-part documentary podcast, Dirty War in Dublin, written by Brian and produced by Kevin Brannigan. We discuss how the podcast came about and was developed, and look at the history of the Irish Civil War it covers and its wider context. Listeners will be familiar with Brian’s work fr…

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Dimland Radio 7-15-23 55:26

10M ago55:26

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Moving in with Dad, a Dimland Radio Pedantic Moment: Jake from State Farm and the wife who snarks her husband, a Dimland Radio ARGH! and skipping the All-Star Game, a Cool Thing: stealing two bases and home, a de-aged Alicia Silverstone, and maybe we should brush before breakfast. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are up at https://dimlan…

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Dimland Radio 7-8-23 1:04:23

10M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Dad news, Mad gives the finger, that ain't Traci Lords, AI and Bigfoot, AI and old movies, AI and fake news, and a Dimland Pedantic Moment: Black Mirror and brushing teeth. Here are the show notes for the latest Dimland Radio: https://dimland.com/2023/07/10/dimland-radio-7-8-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 7-1-23 1:01:27

10M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

The 24th perfect game in MLB history, Art vs the artist, OceanGate, context is important, it was bravado?, and Hail Santa! Here are the show notes for the latest Dimland Radio: https://dimland.com/2023/07/04/dimland-radio-7-1-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Emma Campbell: Art and Activism, Alliance for Choice, Array Collective and the Turner Prize 1:24:16

10M ago1:24:16

1:24:16

In this episode we talk to Emma Campbell. Emma is an artist, activist and researcher based in Belfast. She is a co-convenor of Alliance for Choice and has particularly focused both her activism and solo art work on abortion rights, with projects including When they put their hands out like scales, which included ‘Journeys’ – photographing people’s …

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Dimland Radio 6-17-23 1:05:31

11M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Chipmunk Punk, Pat Robertson is dead, free the nipple photo message, It's Not True: Open says me, Red Dawn (1984) is really dumb, and Roger Ebert's cringe moment. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are at https://dimland.com/2023/06/19/dimland-radio-6-17-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 6-10-23 1:08:02

11M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

The tooth is still out, a brush with a hacker, what is wrong with my GOP friends?, and The Fugitive (1993) is a great movie. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are at: https://dimland.com/2023/06/12/dimland-radio-6-10-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 6-3-23 1:05:21

11M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

The tooth is out, a Dimland Radio Pedantic Moment: Nostalgia Zone's member discounts, cracking dogs, and not a great Western. Here are the show notes for this week's Dimland Radio: https://dimland.com/2023/06/05/dimland-radio-6-3-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 5-27-23 1:08:51

11M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

A update on my tootah and Amy's shoulder, gooch means what?1, a couple incestuously creepy hit songs, and my faves by Pete Townshend. Here are the show notes for the latest Dimland Radio: https://dimland.com/2023/05/29/dimland-radio-5-27-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 5-13-23 1:03:13

12M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

I'm falling apart, Twins beat the Hated Yankees, a few Dimland Radio Pedantic Moments: movie-related mess-ups, and Allison Reynolds didn't deserve that! The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are at https://dimland.com/2023/05/15/dimland-radio-5-13-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dublin Anarchist Bookfair, with Gregor Kerr 56:19

12M ago56:19

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In this episode we talk to anarchist activist Gregor Kerr about the Dublin Anarchist Bookfair. The bookfair was first held in 2006 and organised by the Workers Solidarity Movement (WSM) and continued for a number of years. After a hiatus of a few years, the Irish Anarchist Network (IAN) and independent anarchists have come together to organise the …

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Dimland Radio 5-6-23 1:09:27

12M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Update on Dad, my wife's broken shoulder, my dog's scratched eye, a white supremacist loses his job, a Dimland Radio Pedantic Moment: How did she get the car to Autozone?, and I saw The New Pornographers. Here are the show notes for this week's Dimland Radio: https://dimland.com/2023/05/08/dimland-radio-5-6-23-show-notes/…

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Mary Muldowney: Left History 1:07:36

1y ago1:07:36

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In this episode we talk to Dublin City Council historian-in-residence Mary Muldowney about left approaches to history. Mary discusses her research and public dissemination of history; her advocacy of oral history and its particular utility in bringing out working class histories and history ‘from below’; attitudes to history in Irish academia and h…

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Dimland Radio 4-15-23 1:08:42

1y ago1:08:42

1:08:42

My heart works, update on my Dad, I got fan mail, the Twins beat the Hated Yankees twice, and a Dimland Radio Pedantic Moment: Annoying Ads Roundup. The show notes are here: https://dimland.com/2023/04/17/dimland-radio-4-15-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 4-8-23 1:05:10

1y ago1:05:10

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Several personal tales, Fearless Loser's indictment and arriagnment, and two important photographs. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are up at https://dimland.com/2023/04/10/dimland-radio-4-8-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Dimland Radio 3-25-23 1:08:20

1y ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Something I do with ice, It's Not True: Egg balancing on first day of spring, Gooey Louie becomes a caricature of me, Johnny Carson and opportunistic spontaneity, and Jimmy Fallon and planned spontaneity. The show notes for the latest Dimland Radio are here: https://dimland.com/2023/03/27/dimland-radio-3-25-23-show-notes/…

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Dimland Radio 3-18-23 1:04:01

1y ago1:04:01

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An anniversary, Cool Thing #1 - Lights On, a skeptic pooping an old party, MTG is crazy and stupid, Cool Thing #2 - A familiar place on TV, and Bud Grant. This week's show notes at at: https://dimland.com/2023/03/20/dimland-radio-3-18-23-show-notes/By Jim Fitzsimons

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Irish Anarchist Network 1:31:20

1y ago1:31:20

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In this episode we speak to two members of the Irish Anarchist Network, Nestor and Saornil. The Irish Anarchist Network was formed in 2022 by a number of independent anarchists. We discuss the formation and growth of the network and how they went about organising and structuring it; their orientation towards direct action and the balance between pr…

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