http://spnyc.org/main/blog/11 en http://spnyc.org/main/node/84 <p>-------------------------------<br /> I believe I briefly met O'Riordan at the Connolly Bookshop in Dublin in the late 90's, having no idea who he was, but noting his International Brigade pin. I'm as grateful for his sacrifice and bravery (both in Spain and at home) as I am troubled by his support for Stalinism and the suppression of my cdes in the Barcelona risings, which he defended. </p> <p>A human being, after all, but still an inspiration.</p> <p>TM<br /> -----------------------</p> <p><a href="http://www.indymedia.ie/article/76157">Homage to an Anti-fascist : Michael O Riordan RIP indymedia ireland</a></p> <p> <a href="http://www.indymedia.ie/article/76142">Condolences and criticsm of his support for Stalinism</a><span class='read-more'><a href="http://spnyc.org/main/node/84">read more &raquo;</a></span></p> World News Mon, 22 May 2006 11:03:36 -0600 TommyM 84 at http://spnyc.org/main