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Calling all anarchists and anti-authoritarians in the Midwest!

Anarchist MovementYou are hereby challenged!

Anarchists from Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Kent, Toledo, Oshkosh, and Rock Island are thrilled to announce their participation in competitions on two days of action!

Solidarity with Arrestees!: On Saturday the 13th of December, midwestern anarchists are challenged to see which city can show their love for RNC/DNC arrestees the most! A lot of amazing work has been done by folks in the twin cities, but now other cities need to step it up. Participants will be judged in the following categories: Most letters written, most funds raised, must fun had, and most severe damage to the Prison Industrial System dealt!

“Capitalism Breaks our Hearts” / “Love is a Battlefield”: On Saturday February 14th, midwestern anarchists will have a re-match. Valentine’s Day 2009, Revolting lovers will compete with each other and take action against capitalism and the police state. Style points will be awarded for the best squat opened, the most dramatic confrontation with the state, the most strategic intervention into the financial crisis, and the sexiest bloc in the streets.

Do you think that you have what it takes to bring home the gold? Do you know you can outdo every other city in your region? Then get organized locally, declare your challenge (perhaps on infoshop.org) and bring it on. On December 13th and February 14th, we can all be the victors!

Oh, Madison, Winona, Columbus, Michigan, Kansas and Iowa - This means you!

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Calling all anarchists and anti-authoritarians in the Midwest!
Authored by: rugsnotbombs on Wednesday, November 05 2008 @ 06:56 PM UTC
Columbus people, obviously those Columbus people who know who I am in how to get in touch, fucking do it. February 14 is gonna be a victory for all people in Arawak City against this bullshit system. At least I hope.

Of course, I'll be supporting the RNC/DNC arrestees from Chicago.
Calling all anarchists and anti-authoritarians in the Midwest!
Authored by: blackhand on Thursday, November 06 2008 @ 11:57 AM UTC
only if by "victory for all people in Arawak City" you mean crying into your rootbeers wishing y'all could have come up with something as awesome as Chicago will.

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Calling all anarchists and anti-authoritarians in the Midwest!
Authored by: communitycntrl on Thursday, November 06 2008 @ 01:32 PM UTC
this is a cool idea. can't wait to see how it goes. maybe reproducible in my area too....
one chicago response
Authored by: rabbit on Thursday, November 06 2008 @ 09:00 PM UTC
We in Chicago are certain our city will become such a hotbed of
revolutionary agitation that capitalists and authoritarians alike will be
fleeing to your cities as if they were suburbs. Those shattered Starbucks
and U.S. Bank windows are not what we aspire too; they're a starting
point. Don't get us wrong Olympia, we're proud of you. At the same time,
we're also jealous, embarrassed, and mulling the desire to make your
action look like mere child's play. As for you Milwaukee, don't stare
directly down 94- you might go blind. Same thing goes for 55 St. Louis.
Twin cities, you can start referring to us as "the new Greece". Toledo,
Madison, Kent- Your children want to fuck us! Kansas, Michigan, Iowa- Fuck
you! Columbus, Rock Island, Oshkosh- Fuck you too! It's on!
keep on dreaming!
Authored by: talia on Saturday, November 08 2008 @ 05:33 PM UTC
Y'all can just keep on talking smack. Actions speak louder than words, and you know the Twin Cities' superheroes will just fly on over you!
Calling all anarchists and anti-authoritarians in the Midwest!
Authored by: Dead End on Thursday, November 06 2008 @ 11:55 PM UTC
what?
Calling all anarchists and anti-authoritarians in the Midwest!
Authored by: engine summer on Tuesday, November 11 2008 @ 09:52 PM UTC
yeah, what are you all doing boasting on the internet about stuff you havent even done yet? you dont think cops are saving your IP addresses for later investigation?

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Calling all anarchists and anti-authoritarians in the Midwest!
Authored by: talia on Tuesday, November 11 2008 @ 10:20 PM UTC
While I realize that the cops don't have a sense of humor, some of us find that playful joking around has occasionally been known to help with morale.

For the record, though, it's unlikely that anyone in the Twin Cities will actually fly. Sorry to disappoint, everyone.
Calling all anarchists and anti-authoritarians in the Midwest!
Authored by: notverycreative on Friday, November 07 2008 @ 09:04 PM UTC
Fuck the midwest... I hereby officially extend the challenge to every anarchist in the world.
Calling all anarchists and anti-authoritarians in the Midwest!
Authored by: butternut on Saturday, November 08 2008 @ 08:46 PM UTC
Everyone knows Madtown runs shit in the MW, step up to the challenge already. But yall got nothing on the west coast, SoCal could show you up any day of the week.
Calling all anarchists and anti-authoritarians in the Midwest!
Authored by: intifada-oner on Sunday, November 09 2008 @ 11:14 PM UTC
This is a great idea! The categories listed grasp what solidarity truly is; that is support for those arrested and acts that aim to destroy a society that arrests. Plus, a little friendly competition between comrades adds a much need lighthearted playful attitude to the proposed actions. Injecting fun and joy into the actions immediately makes them a success, thus, ipso facto, each participant in the contest "comes out a winner!" This sets a great example for other cities and I hope others are inspired by this call. Great Show!