<Those anarchists in Seattle were childish vandals but Bove is called a "hero." Lesson to anarchists: Bring bulldozers to the next demo.>
Scott replies:
Actually there is a world of difference. I interviewed Bove for quite a while. His action in France was a mass action supported by the overwhelming majority of those who were organized to turn out against McDonalds. The protesting farmers came with the clear understanding of what and why it was going to happen.
There is no way that the vandalism in Seattle was agreed to by more than a corporal's guard. Bove also spoke against breaking the windows at the McDonalds when he led a protest in Seattle.
I should also point out that it was those participating in the ageed upon civil disobedience that were trying to stop the vandalism. I know from talking to them that they felt betrayed by the "do your own thing" individualism of those tiny few who decided to break class. Kinda libertarian anarchists.
Actually the lesson is bring masses prepared to take agreed upon action. If bulldozers are agreed to then bring bulldozers.