[dissent-tech] FYI! G8 meet in Bristol

[anarchist606 at hushmail.com]

The G8 are coming to Britain:  What are Bristolains gonna do about it?
Meeting 19/08/04

In June 2005, the leaders of the world's largest 8 economies will be
coming to the UK. The summit will be held at Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire,
 about 40 miles (70 kilometres away from Edinburgh).  The G8 was created
in 1975, in order to safe guard the worlds economy, the G8 is backed
up by institutions such as the IMF, World Bank and WTO. Over the last
15 years, G8 summits have been characterized by waves of growing protests
uniting 100,0000's of people worldwide urging the dismantling of the
G8 and the economic system it perpetuates.  Some argue that the resistance
to their rule has won a victory of sorts - having forced the leaders
of the rich and powerful to meet in isolated, fortified locations and
placed the G8 meetings on the front pages of the worlds media.  Others
say that the fact that they still meet means our work is not yet done
and we should be there, where ever they are, to confront them.  What
do you say?

Remember that things could be very different by June 2005 - Bush could
have been kicked from office, Blair too. Some would say, whoever is voted
in, that things will be the same - does it matter who is in office when
it comes to the global economic system?

When the G8 comes to Britain, what should the response of Bristolains
be?  Ignore it?  Travel to Gleneagles to greet the dignitaries in person?
 Hold a counter-event,  Our own G80,000?

On Thursday 19th August, following the film screenings at the Kebele,
 there will be a meeting - open to all - to discuss possible plans in
response to the G8.  Come along and make your voice heard!

FFI see:

http://www.dissent.org.uk - The non/hierarchical group which is taking
action against and building awareness about the G8.
http://www.infoshop.org/news6/genoa.html - G8 information on the showdown
in Genoa.
http://www.pcworks.demon.co.uk/magazine/campaign/zzgenoano.htm - The
G8 protests in Evian statement of why we oppose the G8

This event is being organised by Bristol Anarchist Network in conjunction
with Kebele.

Nb. This event was original going to be on the Monday, but it is now
on the Thursday - spread the word!




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