Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2000 14:40:29 -0500
From: Chuck0 <chuck-AT-tao.ca>
Subject: Re: So What the Hell is "Left Anarchy"?


Erik wrote:

> yes, thanks.
> 
> i would also like to note that i still think it is important for anarchists
> to keep in touch with the authoritarian left for two reasons:
> 
> - to have a good laugh

For example:
 Project Prometheus: 
 Digital Infrastructure and the Emergence of Communist Transparency 
 
 How web-accessible databases will assist the self-organization of the
 anti-revisionist communist movement 
 
 http://www.Leninism.org/infrastructure/intro.asp

> - to let people know that there are much better alternatives than marxism
> (in all its forms) for the capitalist mess we are in

A good point. I think this can best be done by practicing what we
preach. Let's not make the mistake of thinking that the correct *theory*
or *position* are our best cards. We want to build a society free from
capital and the state, well, where od we begin?

> Don't spoil any energy in discussing too much with them, but talk to the
> younger ones who are drawn in because they think that's the real thing.

Another good point.

> Like we can make fun of RATM, but since they appeal so much to young kids
> why not use them as an hook to talk about anarchism as action and fun (or
> is this what you intend with the -AT--youth thing you talked about some time
> ago). The only thing to keep in mind is that although you may think you are
> still young and openminded, for those kids under 20 you -- over 30 -- are
> probably an old fart ;-)

And don't forget that everybody under 30 has been indoctrinated with the
anti-radical, anti-communist hysteria that many of us who remember the
cold war experienced.

> And the make a link with AJODA, aren't they even more disconnected with the
> youth. The fact that Zerzan is used in the media is not because he's
> popular among the young anarchists (he may be), but because the media love
> to use icons and he's a good one (it must really be funny for him as
> abolisher of "signs").

Please keep in mind that Zerzan has refused plenty of interviews in the
past. It would be interesting to hear his rationale for talking to 60
Minutes. It may be similar to mine on why I did an interview with Time
magazine.

-- 
Chuck0

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