> On 10/22/07, Chuck <chuck at mutualaid.org> wrote:
>> Joseph Catron wrote:
>> > Here we see the "global justice" movement's best and brightest
>> > referring to "a woman unintentionally being hurt in an unfortunate
>> > accident" after she was HIT IN THE FACE BY A FUCKING BRICK THROWN AT
>> > THE STORE WHERE SHE WORKED by a protester:
>>
>> You know, bystanders get hurt all the time at protests. Most of the time
>> the public gets hurt by projectiles launched by the police. Sometimes
>> people get hurt by stuff hurled by protesters. I almost got hit by some
>> rocks several years ago at an anti-fascist march when I foolishly got on
>> the wrong side of the street to get a better view.
>>
>> This incident shouldn't be a big deal, especially among radicals.
>
> I'm reminded of the counter-organizing I saw done to stop the self
> destructive efforts of violent leftist radicals. Every so often, the
> local KKK would do some nonviolent march to bait activists into
> attacking them, and thereby win sympathy for their cause. (Apparently
> the recruitment swelled in these times.) In reponse, people organized
> to help keep these violent activists from getting out of hand -- a
> sensible DIY attitude.
>
> One of these violent activists worked at my workplace. Ever seen Terry
> Gilliam's movie "12 Monkeys"? He strongly resembled the Brad Pitt
> character's features, down to the manic behavior and facial tics. Got
> a macho adrenaline rush from being gassed by the police. I vaguely
> recall he was thrilled that some high-ranking KKK member's wife got a
> rock in the face, though maybe I misremember.
>
>
> Tayssir
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