I guess some folks finally figured out what we've always known: if your protest doesn't imply a real threat, your protest sucks.
e: Okay, this bit actually got a laugh out of me:
I put the criticism to Richard Ecclestone, an [Extinction Rebellion] spokesperson and former police inspector.
I see that XR continues to earn their "all feds and cops" reputation.
think doing praxis does some soul saving
Really interesting. This is by far the most in depth thing I've seen written about STS in particular.
i assume being lowkey and properly insulated be like that
Yeah, for sure. They've been doing a good job of it too from what I can tell. That's just partly why this article surprised me.
Interesting rediscovery of classic revolutionary organizational model.
Yeah the vouching system is what was used in the Philippines during its war for independence back in 1896 led by Aguinaldo. They required members to recruit two other people in secret for Katipunan (poorly abbreviated as "KKK"), creating a chain with security measures in place.
I guess some folks finally figured out what we've always known: if your protest doesn't imply a real threat, your protest sucks.
e: Okay, this bit actually got a laugh out of me:
I see that XR continues to earn their "all feds and cops" reputation.