In a period of
global unrest that topples governments and calls into question the
capitalist system, no one has been more demonized by both the State
and the official Left than the anarchists and their use of the 'black
bloc.' Yet, from the streets of Egypt to the plazas of Brazil, the
tactic is growing in popularity. From behind the balaclava, Doug
Gilbert discusses riots and revolt from the teargas filled streets of
Oakland, California during the Occupy movement to Phoenix, Arizona
facing down Neo-Nazi skinheads. Discussing violence, social change,
and organization at length, Gilbert examines why many young people
are turning away from the organizations which have historically
sold-out the working class—and starting a riot of their own.
“When things do
pop off, there will always be groups and
individuals ready with a
wet blanket to put out the fires
before they spread. The State will
always have one hand ready to smash and the other open to dialogue.
There
will always be those on the side-lines screaming “violence!”
as a way of distraction. As we go through these
events from the
Student Movement, Occupy, and anti-fascist actions, hopefully we can
learn from both ideological and practical clashes and prepare for the
battles
yet to arrive.”
resonance@riseup.net
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