Anarchistic update news all over the world - 11 Juli 2016
Today's Topics:
1. afed.cz: Voting on Brexitu - again and better? -- Another
comment on the outcome of the British referendum on withdrawal
from the EU. [machine translation] (a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
2. France, Alternative Libertaire AL #262 - Russia: Solidarity
with Dimitri Buchenkov (fr, it, pt) [machine translation]
(a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
3. Britain, class war: cantos-hunger-strike (a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
4. wsm.ie: Rally for Choice in Belfast resounding success
(a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
5. Greece, Anarchist group "restive horse": Solidarity with the
4 persecuted during the 25/09/16 strike in Patras (gr) [machine
translation] (a-infos-en@ainfos.ca)
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British decision to speak out for Brexit provoked by supporters of Britain staying in the
EU strong emotions. The camp of opponents Brexitu include many people who are tolerant and
open to other cultures or refugees. I got close to them, opinions, and therefore surprises
me how some of them during the debate which was sparked after the referendum, they argue.
---- It is quite obvious that in connection with probehnuvším referendum began earnestly
discussing the issue of democracy. A referendum on Britain from the EU performances took
place in the system of representative democracy. On this system was grafted referendum as
an element of direct democracy, the environment in which they have become more pronounced
voice populists and the mass media. But it can therefore say that during the referendum
spoke "the voice of the street", as claimed by some commentators, and that the "real"
democracy should look completely different? I have to admit that the voice of the streets
imagine a little different, but that's maybe because I am an anarchist.
The referendum was declared legally, legally and orderly also held. Streets nepochodoval
people or mob (depending on who the events described) is not built barricades and burn the
building. Moreover, the British referendum decide cases about a controversial topic that
bordered on human rights abuses, but stay in the EU, ie political topic. Deciding vote.
The fact that they did so in populist air under pressure and handling the media, it is the
simple fact that we may not like it, of course. It is doubtful on this basis could say
that people are affected in this way are not entitled to vote on the matter, or that the
outcome of the referendum invalid just because it ended as it did. Why not to forbid any
referendum on the grounds that these people are not ready? And why have not even thus
directly rather than trying to enforce timocracy, the establishment in which reign a
virtuous and noble?
Timocracy is a term from Plato's Constitution , for which I would like to stop. One of the
reasons why the Constitution democracy described as negative establishment, is that in a
democracy there are various demagogues who confuse the people, and then he makes bad
decisions. Therefore, it is necessary to control the immature people, because freedom is
harmful for him. It is strange that, like some modern-minded supporters of democracy. Of
course that democracy with adjectives "noble and good." In my view, but if the referendum
failed again rather political leaders, who could not even set the rules and principles of
the referendum so as convincingly reflect public opinion and prevent subsequent
dissension. The public was simply given the opportunity to express their opinion, and she
did so, in the system of representative democracy, thus democratically. If the outcome of
the referendum turned out exactly the opposite, it would be exactly the same "democratic"
as the current one. It is a tax that the company pays for the lack of courage to change
the current social order.
People who voted for Brexit are reportedly mostly xenophobes, often in addition xenophobes
old. If we want to explain the motives of voting only, and only in this way, so we have a
social revival as a Nazi. Comments Some followers addition, the EU gives the impression
that the European Union should be equal to gild as great. Europeanism is identified with
the European Union and perhaps it is only a matter of time before it starts to be equated
even humanity itself. But this is mere idealization, the reality of the EU is much less
rosy (or gold). Well, right about the old people say in their own lives, and thus also
social issues might not have the "tolerant" minded people to defend. Or we were "persuaded
buff", this time not right to vote, but to be enjoyed in the EU?
I like to believe that most advocates of Britain staying in the EU, people are tolerant,
generally speaking, more open to social issues and measures. However, I believe that the
accent on European integration and the EU can bet on rather lose than to gain. If in
individual countries and the growing influence voting preferences populist and fascist
groups is to focus on the fight to preserve the EU as repairing the roof of the barn when
it rains we leaky roof to our house. Because if not most of the population in European
countries resistant to populism, no agreement nor the European Union will not help. Tried
it and Czechoslovakia, when his powerful allies threw down Nazi Germany, regardless of the
concluded agreement. The latter are just as solid as steadfast and resolute people who are
behind them.
Proponents Brexitu is also faulted for having no plan. So be it. But what plan they have
prepared political leaders of the EU, either with or without Britain? They will continue
to tremble before multinational capital and rejoice every time the markets will remain
calm and contented? And sometimes, in exceptional situations (that multinational
corporations will be especially beneficial) to any EU Member State are lucky,
multinational capital decides and little to invest and set up a nice factory or dock in
any of the Member States who played the game "sebeponižujících "courtship best. A further
financial crisis that is sure to come? Banks will again be saved because it would collapse
their heaviest on small savers, which will Nobody wants that. Finally I was therefore left
with the EU than are again grateful to me as to retail clients and minds, and through
assistance to banks rescued and my minor (savings).
Inconsistency in the company is growing and we can see that the referendum will fail to
change this situation. Their problem is the fact that the second, the losing side remains
dissatisfied party, which will seek to reverse the results of such a referendum, which
will not suit her. It is necessary to seek other decision-making procedures. On anarchist
meetings I could test how complex and sometimes lengthy, in individual issues to reach a
consensus. It was not simply say that the most that can be mostly due to one vote, decided
in this way, so that others, basically half, it must be respected. Sometimes we could not
communicate, and we were there all alone anarchists (bad language might say that we could
not communicate because of it). But no, really, in the end it worked. So even though it
might not be the end of tackling the issue completely satisfied everyone, while not
usually nobody disillusioned and embittered. And because he could see that his voice could
be heard fully, and his opinion was therefore ignored and overlooked, but seriously debated.
Obviously I do not think that it is possible to find a compromise (consensus) on all
matters. Unable to seek agreement where there should be a violation of human rights and
which should arrive in jeopardy human dignity. However, if we want something changed, we
have to seek consensus on issues of functioning of society least try. And despite, and
perhaps precisely because it is so difficult, and no one wants to do it too. Probably
would be a lengthy and complicated solutions, but to venture through the repetition of
referendums until they reach the "right" could also take a long time. Additionally, it
could sicken a lot of voters, on both sides of the "undemocratic" such actions would speak.
http://www.afed.cz/text/6473/hlasovani-o-brexitu-znovu-a-lepe
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2015 was a bad year for opponents of Russian dictatorial regime under Vladimir Putin. The
state has been heavy handed multiplying arrests and convictions for forced labor camp
sentences. The anarchist and antifascist Dimitri Buchenkov, arrested on 2 December 2015,
has paid the price of this policy which aims to silence opponents and hole up. ----
Research professor in political science and history of 36 years, Dimitri Buchenkov is the
author of several books on the history of contemporary anarchism in Russia. He joined the
libertarian communist organization Autonomous Action in 2002 in Nizhny Novgorod, and then
moved to Moscow in 2008. He organized several street protests and various cultural events.
He participated in the creation of the anti-fascist center V Project. In 2015, unknown
(probably members of police FSB, former KGB) were severely beaten. He got away with a
concussion.
Dimitri had plans to organize early 2016 an anti-fascist and anarchist forum entitled
"Self-management and libertarian communism" throughout all Russia. His arrest coincided
with the final preparations for this initiative ... His detention should be extended until
at least June 2016.
The police suspects of involvement in the "disorders" of May 6, 2012, that is to say the
clashes in Bolotnaya Square in Moscow in a context marked by protests across Russia
against the rigged elections won by Putin. That day was Dimitri in Nizhny Novgorod. This
accusation has an air of déjà vu. It is indeed very common for the police and judiciary to
boot the system produce any room charges to bring regime opponents in the shade.
Walk in Moscow on May 1
The arrest comes at a time marked by the 70% decline of oil revenues for more than two
years of international sanctions against the recession in Russia. The discontent goes face
unpaid wages and the need for many Russians to combine several odd jobs to survive. It
also results in a multiplication of strikes and protest rallies [ 1 ]. Thus, repression
aimed at discouraging any hint of resistance.
That did not stop the anti-capitalist and progressive organizations to organize a march in
Moscow on May 1st. It brought together women's organizations, LGBT organizations in the
anti-capitalist left, but anarchist and libertarian communist as Autonomous action.
Participants expressed on this occasion their solidarity with political prisoners in Russia.
In this regard, negotiations are still ongoing between the Ukrainian and Russian
governments regarding the fate of the Ukrainian prisoners who could be exchanged es with
Russian fighters prisoners in Ukraine. Koltchenko, Sentsov and Afanasyev, Ukrainian
prisoners in Russia (read articles on our site) are involved in these discussions,
currently blocked by the fact that the Russian government wishes they end their sentence
once handed over to the Ukrainian authorities the refuse. Transferring Afanasyev in Moscow
on May 11, shows that it moves and that the releases could take place soon.
Alternative Libertaire joins the international campaign to free Dimitri Buchenkov and any
and all progressive political prisoners in Russia.
Laurent (AL Paris-Nord-Est)
Solidarity groups Vladimir Buchenkov - www.facebook.com/freebuchenkov/ -
https://vk.com/freebuchenkov . To support Dimitri Buchenkov in jail, you can also transfer
money to the Anarchist Black Cross of Moscow, which plays an important role in solidarity
with anarchists and anti-fascists in Russia: Paypal of ABC-Moscow: @ abc_msk RiseUp. net.
[ 1 ] 1. Read on to learn more about the current social situation in Russia: capitalism,
neoliberalism and social movements in Russia, collective work coordinated by Michel Roche
and published in February in Syllepse.
http://www.alternativelibertaire.org/?Russie-Solidarite-avec-Dimitri
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4 JULY: Striking cleaner and UVW member Juan Cantos begins his hunger strike today –
joined here in solidarity by construction workers blacklisted for being union members, and
many other supporters. This is day 27 of the first all-out strike ever held in the City of
London, where cleaners working in bankers’ offices are asking for an extra 90p an hour.
---- You can help by donating to the strike fund here:
http://www.uvwunion.org.uk/emergency-appeal/ ---- Ongoing UVW union’s indefinite strike
action for #LivingWage workers from 8 June @ 100 Wood Street, EC2V 7AN ---- UPDATED 27
JUNE 2016: This strike is ongoing. Please come and support United Voices of the World
protest in support of the cleaners from 8 June, every day, at 100 Wood Street, EC2V 7AN,
who are paid poverty wages and are being unlawfully dismissed by the anti-union cleaning
contractor Thames Cleaning and Support Services Limited …
Class War
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Belfast saw a fantastic Rally for Choice march July 2nd 2016 - by far the biggest pro-
choice demonstration in the north in many years, perhaps ever. ---
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrVjW5BuTj4 ---- Despite being organised on a shoe string
is was also bigger than the annual anti - choice march. Even though the organizers of that
have access to so much money they had billboard vans driving around the city advertising
their event. ---- The situation for anyone with an unwanted or unviable pregnancy
continues with laws north and south that threaten a decade or more in jail for accessing
abortion illegally. These laws need to be overturned and unfortunately in the south that
almost certainly requires a referendum to repeal the 8th amendment. Yet politicians both
north and south refuse to repeal the anti-woman laws, necessitating mobilizations like today.
The video shows scenes from the protest, people talking about why they took part and
closes with speeches from two of the Derry 3. The Derry 3 handed themselves in to the
police and admitted helping people obtain abortion medication as an act of solidarity and
in defiance of the laws.
WSM members in Derry & Dublin had helped to organize buses to Belfast and people came from
as far away as Kerry. One of our Belfast members was central involved in organizing the
march. We were delighted with the scale of the mobilization.
Saturday's large pro-choice march in Belfast saw another performance from the direct
action feminist performance group Speaking of Imelda. The context is 3 women from Derry
who have handed themselves in to the police for aiding people to access abortion after the
north prosecuted women who had taken the abortion pill or supplied it to others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GRf7El36iE
http://www.wsm.ie/c/rally-choice-belfast-july2016
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On Wednesday, September 25, 2013, strike day in the public sector and only a week after
the murder of Pavlos Fyssas by chrysafgiti Roupakia, we were on the streets engaging in
blocks of convention anarchists against wage slavery "the tool holder" that worked then
and it had significant effect against the imposition of the brutal anti-social measures,
social ekfasismou and cannibalism. - After the end of the demonstration, four comrades of
the meeting, among them a member of our team, gathered our flags in order to withdraw from
George Square, where the march ended. ---- A few meters further down (in the most central
part of the city, Canal Street and St. Nicholas), the companions circled by cops DIAS
group which immobilize them, searching the pockets and bags and bring them to the police
station Achaia. Some time later the afferent converted to arrests on charges of gun
possession! And one wonders what were the weapons? But of course the flags! Late in the
afternoon of the same day they are released.
The unprecedented arrest of four anarchist militants for flags (!) Was another episode of
the much-then "two extremes Theory" as they tried to equalize the para killers of golden
dawn with the struggling parts of the society and in particular with the anarchists. Next
to daggers and batons fascists had to stand the flags of fighters to embedded social the
spurious message of domination that the rotten and bankrupt system is the only way out,
the "real" guarantor of the order against the fascist threat from a and to all those
fighting for social liberation on the other.
Today, three years later, the reasons which then led us to the streets against state and
capitalist barbarism, against the fascist-shadowy terror, against modern totalitarianism,
persist. The current government (SYRIZA / ANEL) - who last summer signed the third loan
-mnimonio- contract, receiving social consensus for the continuation of political
restructuring, based primarily on the cheap trade and hope in trying to kapilefthei and
assimilate social and class struggles in recent years, stepped up in these races to disarm
them and to maintain social peace within the political system of glaring social-money.
Today, we must give all our forces in the direction of the connection of partial and
individual struggles with the more comprehensive project of overturning the oppressive and
exploitative system of capitalism and the state.
As anarchists, we do not stop once proudly we raise our red and black flags and fight for
social revolution and to build a society of equality, solidarity and freedom. For
libertarian communism and anarchy!
Opposite the constructed logical extremities, remain at the heart of social and class
struggles for a society of equality, solidarity and freedom
HANDS FROM 4 DIOKOMENOUS ANARCHISTS FIGHTERS arrested in strike COURSE OF 25/09/13 IN PATRAS
CONTINUOUS STRUGGLE AGAINST STATE, CAPITAL AND FASCISTS
CONCENTRATION
FRIDAY JULY 8, 9 am - COURTS PATRAS
Anarchist group "restive horse"
member of the Anarchist Political Organisation - Federation collectivity
Patra, July 2016
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