> Having zero organizing experience in these matters, of
> course, I see it from an arm-chair theoretical point.
> But I do see what Carrol is saying when he talks about
> black bloc-style - speaking somewhat figuratively -
> anarchists being useful in particular contexts.
> Beyond that, some other principle . . .
Bear in mind that the black bloc is chiefly a tactic of group solidarity and mutual aid. I've marched with several black blocs and have seen little proprty damage. Frankly, I don't see why people get so worked up about the property damage that the BB does, since it is small potatoes compared to what goes on during worker strikes.
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