motonoggin Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 http://reverepress.com/news/antifa-ground-texas-helping-relief-efforts/ In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, he and others, like Malik Rahim and Sharon Johnson, set up a system of providing food, water, supplies and basic medical aid to those in vulnerable New Orleans neighborhoods. The organization, dubbed Common Ground Collective, grew to include several health clinics and helped displaced residents move back into their neighborhoods where infrastructure had failed. But crow and hundreds of first responders in New Orleans in Houston just like him don’t come from a government or non-profit background. They’re anarchists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Cajun Navy: "Hold my beer..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted August 31, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 31, 2017 Is a congratulations in order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motonoggin Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Just now, Skidooski said: Is a congratulations in order? No, this is the kind of thing anarchists have always done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Just now, motonoggin said: No, this is the kind of thing anarchists have always done. Now antifa is the red cross. Talk about re branding.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motonoggin Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 In the wake of popular mass resistance against racists and fascists across the country since the election of Donald Trump, antifascists and anarchists have again become a favorite bogeyman for politicians on both sides of the aisle and in the media — who liken them to terrorists. Far from it, however, these anarchists and antifascists have been among the first to respond to Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy and now Harvey, doing search and rescue, providing first aid, and establishing shelters in poorer urban neighborhoods and rural communities often overlooked by larger organizations. “Lately, Antifa has caught huge flack, but Antifa people are the people who are on the ground in Texas right now,” crow said. “Everybody’s not dressed in black bloc anarchist clothes — and they wouldn’t for this anyways — they’re the same people in the streets, like the 40,000 people in Boston that said, ‘Ya basta. Enough.’ Those are the same people who are in marginalized communities right now helping people they don’t even know.” What makes these anarchist and antifascist volunteers particularly effective, crow said, is a scalable approach that allows the community to determine for itself what it needs. Not to mention, they’re quick to respond. “As anarchists, our ideas put us into direct action, so we’re not going to wait around and listen to law, we’re going to go in and do the right thing,” crow said. Under these conditions, crow noted that political affiliation often takes a backseat to the “common hole” the community is climbing out of. “When real disaster strikes, people put aside what they think about the world and begin to help each other directly,” crow said. “Many of the first responders have also been rural people with boats, who might be what’s considered Trump’s base. They can first respond, and they do, but also urban anarchist kids and radicals of different stripes, who put it all aside for common ground.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted August 31, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 31, 2017 Just now, motonoggin said: No, this is the kind of thing anarchists have always done. It's the thing any human being should do in a crisis like this. Doesn't matter what color, creed, religion or race etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motonoggin Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Just now, Snake said: Now antifa is the red cross. Talk about re branding.... It's not all black masks and ancom flags all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Just now, motonoggin said: It's not all black masks and ancom flags all the time. No, it's skinny jeans and service animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DriftBusta Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I've heard it all now. Putting up anarchists as philanthropists and helping the community. BTW Moto, where are your links, or are you their official spokesman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: I've heard it all now. Putting up anarchists as philanthropists and helping the community. BTW Moto, where are your links, or are you their official spokesman? YOU SHUT YOUR WHORE MOUTH! You know there is no hierarchy in antifa! ( ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motonoggin Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 5 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: I've heard it all now. Putting up anarchists as philanthropists and helping the community. BTW Moto, where are your links, or are you their official spokesman? It's pretty clear that a fuck ton of you have zero clue what anarchism is or means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Just now, motonoggin said: It's pretty clear that a fuck ton of you have zero clue what anarchism is or means. Your clouded up fake version or the real meaning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 People helping people...........regardless of political affiliation???!!!!! Bullshit!!!! Everybody goes in a box, and if they believe differently than me they are disgusting, immoral , bigots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motonoggin Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 1 minute ago, bussman said: Your clouded up fake version or the real meaning? anarchism means everything you don't like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 1 minute ago, motonoggin said: anarchism means everything you don't like... You're flailing bad bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 1 minute ago, motonoggin said: anarchism means everything you don't like... What? I Do like bathing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 3 minutes ago, motonoggin said: It's pretty clear that a fuck ton of you have zero clue what anarchism is or means. I'm pretty clear that it has no place in modern day America, so theres that. I'm also more than ok with shooting anarchists down like dogs if they want to really start some shit. You'll never agree, but this remains a fact. The USA and its Democratic republic, remains the most successful governmental model in the history of the world, and capitalism has lifted more people out of poverty than any other system in the history of the world. So if you hot shots think you're gonna tear all that apart, be ready to face the consequences. With any luck you won't get yourself killed in the process. Meanwhile, the rest of us will go on with our lives, enjoying the freedom we have, and the fruits of our labors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motonoggin Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 2 minutes ago, bussman said: You're flailing bad bro. You refuse to be curious about anything not spoon fed to you. That's sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Just now, motonoggin said: You refuse to be curious about anything not spoon fed to you. That's sad. This post above says everything I need to know about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usedtoskidoo Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 32 minutes ago, Snake said: Now antifa is the red cross. Talk about re branding.... apparently common sense has gone out the wayside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 40 minutes ago, Snake said: Now antifa is the red cross. Talk about re branding.... Right? Neither one of them responded to the "1984" question. Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motonoggin Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Lol. If you actually read 1984 you clearly did not get any of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 So, does this mean that trump was right when he said that these are good people? Trump Defends White-Nationalist Protesters: 'Some Very Fine People on Both Sides' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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