I was at many anti globalization and anti war protests from 2000-2010. I never ran with Black Bloc but have been around the chaos.
Yes they smashed corporate windows but more than once saw Black Bloc providing a role of protection much like the Proud Boys (a comparison both would probably hate). Have seen them either intervene as a wedge or form a shield to protect moms marching in anti war rallies during the WBush years from taking a baton to the head.
I’m sure 50% of my friends still identify as “radical” or anarchists.
well;
I have changed in the last decade and so have my “radical” friends.
I ask them “Were we lied to about JFK? ‘Yes’ About 9/11? ‘Yes’ Weapons of mass destruction? ‘Yes’ Flint drinking water? ‘Yes’
So why do you trust the government about COVID?
....
‘Well... HEY ITS SELFISH TO NOT WEAR A MASK!!! Don’t be a fascist!”
I was at many anti globalization and anti war protests from 2000-2010. I never ran with Black Bloc but have been around the chaos.
Yes they smashed corporate windows but more than once saw Black Bloc providing a role of protection much like the Proud Boys (a comparison both would probably hate). Have seen them either intervene as a wedge or form a shield to protect moms marching in anti war rallies during the WBush years from taking a baton to the head.
I’m sure 50% of my friends still identify as “radical” or anarchists.
well;
I have changed in the last decade and so have my “radical” friends.
I ask them “Were we lied to about JFK? ‘Yes’ About 9/11? ‘Yes’ Weapons of mass destruction? ‘Yes’ Flint drinking water? ‘Yes’
So why do you trust the government about COVID?
....
‘Well... HEY ITS SELFISH TO NOT WEAR A MASK!!! Don’t be a fascist!”
sigh.