[g8-sheffield] Thoughts for the future

[IAN WALLACE]

What is wrong with mass mobilisation? Insurection has 2 'r's. 
Ian
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1. Thoughts for the future... (Dan)


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Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 11:20:56 +0100
From: Dan 
Subject: [g8-sheffield] Thoughts for the future...
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Hey up,

When criticisms are made of another's writing, it would be lovely if -

a) they were done in a spirit of solidarity, because

b) if you read *all* the post, the sentiments of the writer are wholly 
supportive, really exciting and visionary. 

They even specifically say, for example, that they don't believe in 
old-fashioned 'mass-mobilisation' (which someone accused them of, when 
mentioning 'harnessing...'), and their discussion of the anarchists is 
full of hope and joy.

Also - the reference to filthy dirty radicals: I'm suspecting that's 
partly because that's how we were referring to ourselves. We even had 
two outings of the Filthy Radical Radio Show on Sheffield Live FM. 
(being played again, today I think - 87.7fm!) That's merely a 
reflection of not taking ourselves too seriously, and having a good 
time. (Anyone doubting that humour isn't one of the most powerful of 
political weapons hasn't seen any Bill Hicks or Rob Newman...)

It is, though, a sad truth that one or two words written in haste can 
cause offence. If I were sixteen or thereabouts, I would get very upset 
if someone called me a little anything...! Which is why I always read 
back ALL e-mails and posts I write to myself, and try not to write 
anything when drunk!

So a big 'woo hoo!' to the spirit, hope and love of the writer. And 
here's to a Massive Alternative Terrain of Insurection, Love and Direct 
Action...

Dan



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