Friends call from abroad. “Is it over?” we can only laugh at that idea – What do you mean, is it over? It’s just about to start. Some comrades come back to the Athens School of Economics (our base), carrying incredible stories from the occupation of the town hall of the suburb of Agios Dimitrios in Athens. In a previous post we reported that the town hall was occupied by anarchists. Wrong: The town hall was occupied by the locals, whose statements so far easily overcome the “toughest” of anarchist speech. “This is civil war”, they write. “Alexis, we hope that your blood is the last of an innocent to run”. We’ve got a copy of the entire statement published by the area’s employees committee, and will be translating it tomorrow. It is, quite simply, a historical document.
As for what to expect tomorrow (12.12). There is a callout for yet another mass demonstration in Athens, at noon. A “revolutionary alleycat race” is called for 21:30. Its tag: “Come contribute to the chaos!”. Most university students will be holding department assemblies to decide whether they will proceed with occupations (surely enough, most of them will do so); we expect high school students to keep rocking, as they have all these days (and if information received so far is confirmed, regarding their plans, they might have some awesome surprises for us tomorrow).
“Is this over?” How, exactly, could it be? The murderer if Alexandros shows no remorse and is about to get away with it. The pigs keep provoking. Their political leaders remain unpunished. What single argument, what single reason is there for us to return to normalcy, to forget, to retreat from the streets? None. There is no way back now.
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The whole world´s watching.
solidarity from uruguay
keep fighting
Greetings from Portugal!
Keep the struggle alive – our hearts are there, with you, hoping for a better world!
Much respect to the freedom fighters in Greece and all over the world! One struggle, one fight!
Enlighten, inspire, and uplift the people the world! Lead by example!
You are an inspiration to us all! Solidarity from Occupied England!
Keep up the struggle! Much solidarity from everywhere! We are all watching and fighting along side you.
Traduction en français :
Grèce : “c’est la guerre civile”
12 December, 2008 ·
Des copains appellent de l’étranger. “C’est fini ?” On ne peut que rire de cette idée – Comment ça, fini ? ça vient à peine de commencer. Des camarades reviennent de l’Athens School of Economics (notre base), apportant des histoires incroyables à propos de l’occupation de la mairie d’Agios Dimitrios à Athènes. Dans un post précédent, nous annoncions que la mairie était occupée par des anarchistes. Faux : la mairie était occupée par des habitants du coin et leurs paroles plus dures que celles des anarchistes les plus durs. “C’est la guerre civile”, écrivent-ils. “Alexis, nous espérons que tu es le dernier des innocents dont nous verrons le sang couler”. Nous avons fait une copie de la déclaration du comité des employés du quartier, que nous traduirons demain. C’est tout simplement un document historique.
En ce qui concerne demain (12/12), il y a un appel pour une nouvelle manif de mass à Athènes, à midi; une “course au chat révolutionnaire” à 21h30 avec pour mot d’ordre :” Participe au chaos!” Les étudiants des facs tiendront des assemblées générales pour continuer ou pas les occupations (je suis à peu près sûr que la plupart vont être reconduites) ; nous comptons sur les lycéens pour continuer de balancer des pierres, comme ils l’ont fait ces derniers jours ( et si les informations que j’ai reçu se confirment, il pourrait y avoir d’énormes surprises demain).
“C’est fini ?” Comment serait-ce possible ? Le meurtrier d’Alexandros n’a montré aucun remords et est en passe de s’en sortir. Les porcs continuent de nous provoquer. Leurs leaders politiques restent impunis Quel argument, quel raison y aurait-il de revenir à la normal maintenant, d’oublier, de nous retirer des rues ? Aucune. Il n’y a plus de retour en arrière.
Paru sur le blog occupiedlondon :
http://www.occupiedlondon.org/blog/2008/12/12/13-what-to-expect-tomorrow-12122008/
solidarity from the ghettos of new orleans, USA! home of hurricane katrina.
You have the courage of lions.
Charge forward, knowing we are all behind you, near and far, you are never alone.
Thanks for this wonderful blog!
Although I don’t agree with the violent aspect of your protest, I’m always impressed when Greeks stand up for their rights. I’m still waiting for people to wake up to what’s happening here in the states. Stay strong, and try to keep your demonstrations as peaceful as possible. Don’t allow the media to paint you as simply a bunch of anarchists. They’re unfortunately getting away with it. Think of all that Gandhi accomplished. If you can insert some of his calmness into your protest, the whole world will be on your side.
Love and light,
Eleni
We had a solidarity rally in Olympia Washington, USA tonight. Several windows at the Bank of America broke to our will. Today, I listened to interviews from Greece on the radio and cried tears of joy for the first time in my life.
We are with you! Let us know what you want and need and we’ll see it done. Money? Action? What can we do to show our gratitude for what you’ve done? You in Greece have reinvigorated us. A sleeping lion is waking up in America. You have shown us what is possible! We are in your debt!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! More is coming! Keep us in your hearts as we keep you!
Eleni: What’s wrong with being painted as an anarchist?
Stay strong. Go forward and show the state that you can live life without their guns in your face and will accept nothing less. Don’t use the method of the state (violence) unless in self-defense. When those pigs throw cans of gas and shoot rubber bullets at you, throw stuff back and defend yourself.
Otherwise, show them how free people wish to live – without violence as a means to an end.
Solidarity from Boston. We will prevail.
-Viktor
Let’s roll again.
Do it. The link.
Abraço,
Keep up the attacks on the state, capital, and the fascists! And never forget the recuperation that comes from the left, they are the enemy too!
For freedom, for social war!
Anderson said the rioters, whom the Greek government called anarchists, burned buildings, but then looters came after and started stealing things from shops.
“The rioters stopped the looting and brought things back to the stores,” Anderson said.
From http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/506418.html
So far I haven’t come across any info on how the workers and students coordinate their actions and how this solidarity is developing. Also – what is exactly going on in Greece? We all see the images of demos or riots but hey, this may be cool 5 days but what is the agenda now? What are the proposals from the revolutionary point of view? Perhaps I ask at wrong forum, but still, there are reports from assemblies so I would expect they are the decision making bodies that deal also with this political issues not just where to organise next blockade.
solidarity from Canada. you are an inspiration. you fill my heart with courage.
we are all behind you in this, and we will do whatever we can to show you our solidarity.
brothers, sisters, in disposession we all stand together. solidarity.
Coyote:
It’s not that “I” find anything “wrong” with being an anarchist as “I’m an ideological atheist which is probably more extreme than anarchism.. As such, I can understand and connect with each political viewpoint. However, the media is very effective in turning public opinion against those of you that paint the label of anarchist onto yourselves. Let’s face it, most people buy into the short sound bytes they hear on television. They don’t really take the time to educate themselves about “why” these protests are happening. If I was heading these protests, I’d be focusing on the message rather than the name of the group. You’d pack a more powerful punch. Good luck to you all.
Love and light,
Eleni
Solidarity with Greek workers and students. Capitalism is in crisis : maybe this time Greece is the weak link in the chain.
Sympathy and condolences to Alexandros’ family and friends.
C’est n’est qu’un debut, continuons le combat!
There was a solidarity demo in helsinki also, with 50 participants. We will be coming just behind you.
article with some pictures from Finland http://valtamedia.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=272&Itemid=33
Mad props from Montréal, Québec.
We have had a similar situation a couple of months ago where a 18 year old got shot 3 times by a raciste cop in a park because he was playing DICE with his bros ! they killed him cause he resisted the arrest of his brother… he was unarmed. no accusation against the cops, not even jail.
The day after, there were very small riots.
We will be occupying the park where he was murdered this saturday. We are with you guys ! We will have banners with « OCHLOS » written on it and… Montréal/Athènes, etc.
There are local greeks who are also planning a demonstration in front of the consulate.
FUCK THE POLICE
NO JUSTICE NO PEACE !
All my respect with you, you’re the insparation for all Europe, you’re changing the history. Don’t stop!
Solidarity from Czech
At first the official media were trying to confine their analysis to a specifically Greek set of conditions. Today on BBC World it went beyond that, suggesting that what now concerns managerial governments across Europe is that these conditions can be generalised: rising youth and graduate unemployment combined with what will no doubt be increasing attempts to make workers pay for this capitalist crisis. Combined too with increasing general immiseration as the crisis deepens. There was even talk of the ‘dangerous’ potential for a tactical alliance between workers and students, with obvious parallels with 68 in France, when de Gaulle had to plan an escape route.
Ce n’est qu’un debut, continuons le combat!
keep it going, our hearts and tears are with you. this fire is burning all over the world, and you showed us how to unveil it
The Greeks have inspired everyone! There is hope for the awakening of the masses after all! I hope your example will lead others to stand up and fight back this unjust system!
Solidarity from Egypt!
Crush the police state! Greetings from the USA! Long Live Antifa!
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