Militant Anarchism
May 5 2009 15:03
I've recently been taking an interest in anarchist and anti-capitailist politics, and the more I read about it the more I am drawn to the ideologies. I've recently e-mailed the AF to join as a member, and would be looking to dedicate my time and recources to helping out in any way I can. I don't think there is much of an anarchist movement where I live though.
Anyway, I was wondering about militant anarchism. With the events of the police brutality at the g20 protests and the gradual loss of civil liberties we are contending with, I think it's time people took to the streets and took a robust stand against the oppressive regime we are being subjected to. Even though I have not been involved in any dissident political activity, I have still experienced disproportionate police harrassment in the way of stop & searches, etc.
So I was wondering if the AF mainly deal with the ideological side of things, or if there is any part of the movement concerned with direct militant action, protests, etc?
Thanks in advance for any replies.
May 5 2009 16:04
#2
Don't worry im not a copper. Background check away! I even have a criminal conviction so if you could do one of those check thingies on me you'd get all the dirt!
Thanks for your reply. I'll wait for the e-mail response from the AF, then see how things go from there.
Any idea how long it takes them to get back to you?
May 5 2009 16:09
#3
Not sure mate. Not a member, im sure it can't be too long, I was joking about the background check thing. =) solfed are also good for workplace action and the IWW union who aint officially anarchist but are full of the buggers.
May 5 2009 16:25
#4
Cool, cheers man. I'll check those out. I guessed you were joking about the background check thing, but you can never be too careful these days...
Are you involved in any kind of anarchist or anti-capitalist organisation yourself?
May 6 2009 06:39
#5
Hi tar,
I’m in the AF.
We are involved with both direct action activities and developing anarchist-communist ideas. If you’ve visited our website you’ll have seen Resistance, our monthly bulletin. But there are also lots of other pamphlets and texts available including Organise! our magazine.
There were plenty of AF militants on the recent G20 protests but we’ve also been involved in other demos and direct action around the UK.
Anyone joining the AF should go through our Aims & Principles listed under the Organisation tab on the website and consider those political ideas thoroughly
Someone will contact you soon — depending on which email you used.
For anacho-communism,
Daniel.
May 6 2009 14:02
#6
Thanks daniel. I'll have a read of the bulletins and magazine. I've already had a good read of the Aims & Principals and I have to say they make sense to me. The unjust and hypocritical nature of the capitalist NWO makes me almost feel physically sick at times, and if I can play and part in the resistance then im willing to commit 100%.
I'll check my e-mail and see if I've had a response yet.
Thanks again.
May 6 2009 16:13
#7
A few quick examples of the kind of direct actions AFers've been involved in:
Detaining the Immigration Minister in Manchester.
May 8 2009 14:25
#8
^^^Excellent!
I recevied some AF literature through the post this morning. Very swift. The main story on the copy of resistance was actually about a workplace takover in my home town! Maybe there is more going on locally than i thought. I'll have a good read through it all tonight. And think about some good places to put those stickers as well!
thanks again.
May 8 2009 14:28
#9
good stuff. Enjoy.
May 8 2009 15:11
#10
cheers man!
May 10 2009 07:29
#11
You could do worse than join the IWW and help in the five year old international struggle to organise Starbucks. Grass roots direct action, store by store by store. I believe the British section calls its self 'baristas united' and aims to organise ALL baristas into the One Big Union. The CNT-AIT, in solidarity with the IWW, has been organising Starbucks in France and Spain. Go to: www.iww.org. This is the US site, and has links to sites in Britain and elsewhere. Also, www.starbucksunion.org. will give you information about the victories the union has won against this behemoth in the US. The CNT has photos and text in English on one of their sites.
Word has just come that an unaffiliated union in Chile has started organising Starbucks as well. This is truly an international social justice movement. You may be sure that other big box outfits like WalMart, McDonalds, etc are becoming alarmed at the success of the union. Put your effort where you will have an effect.
May 10 2009 08:35
#12
cosh wrote:
You may be sure that other big box outfits like WalMart, McDonalds, etc are becoming alarmed at the success of the union.
uh, right...
More like this
- Anarchy, precarity, and the revenge of the IWW: An interview with Starbucks union organiser Daniel Gross
- NLRB Complaint Exposes Starbucks Anti-Union Effort
- Workers at third US Starbucks go union
- IWW Starbucks Workers Union: A Year in Review
- Starbucks Workers Union Expands to Maryland in Spite of Harsh Anti-Union Effort
There is loadsa stuff happening. When you join AF go to their meetings and ask them what you can do in your local area. I would warn you though we will background check the fuck outta you and if your a copper we will hang you =p