Mumia Abu-Jamal 'The Occupation' 'like vampires at blood bank'

[The Angryindian]

From: Another Green World(http://another-green-world.blogspot.com/2011/10/mumia-abu-jamal-occupation-like.html)

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In Lower Manhattan’s Zucotti Park (renamed ‘Liberty Square’ by the
demonstrators), the cast of thousands swell in rebellion against the
betrayals by the banks, Wall street’s relentless greed, the plague of
joblessness and the craven servility of the political class–both
Republicans and Democrats–to their moneyed masters.

In short, the central focus of their protest is capitalism–greed writ large, especially since the economic tumble of Fall 2008.

Begun mostly by
unemployed youth, it has drawn the presence and support of public
workers, urban youth, students, teachers and a considerable number of
gray hairs.

That’s because
social discontent is so widespread that it is spreading like wildfire.
Wall Street, and then, days later, Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Los
Angeles, and beyond. Demonstrations springing up like mushrooms after a
storm, in protest to the crony capitalism brought to us by the
professional sellouts called politicians.

 And
(speaking of), like vampires at a blood bank, politicians are
descending on Wall St., to try to suck the life out of a movement that
could threaten their monopoly on power. For, politician’s only interest
in this protest is to exploit it, to weaken it, while they continue to
serve the very bosses the protestors oppose. You can count the number of
politicians who truly oppose Wall St. on one hand–and still have a few
fingers left.

Perhaps America’s greatest white revolutionary, abolitionist John Brown; had little regard for politicians. He told his family:

“A professional
politician ••• you never could trust; for even if he had convictions,
he was always ready to sacrifice his principles for his advantage.”

Think about that. Now think about every politician you know. See?

This is
People’s Power, sparked, in part by the mass protests in Cairo and
Wisconsin. Other sparks were the Troy Davis injustice, the assault on
several demonstrators by New York cops, the  repression on the poor and
working class by the political class, and discontent with the long,
wasted years at mindless wars abroad.

This is people’s power.

May it remain so.

 –©’11maj

 Sources:

DuBois, W. E. B., John Brown: A Biography. (Armonk,NY/London:M. E. Sharpe, 1997

 p.83.;
Wells, Robert, Passing Through to the Territory (Historical novel
extending the life and times of Huck Finn, Jim–and John Brown!)
(forthcoming, ca. 2011-12), p.224 (mss.).

 

The Revolutionary Anarchist Federation of Venezuela (Farve) invites all
groups and individuals nationwide, the first public discussion forum and
video for the formation of the branches around the country who will be
taking place on Sunday October 30 2011 from 11 in the morning at the
City University of Valencia, Carabobo State, with the participation of
all members of the Farve (Caracas, Barquisimeto, Valencia) and other
special guests.

Activities to be undertaken:

1. Opening Remarks - Introduction of members Farve - Read the first manifesto Farve.
2. Brief introduction to the documentary - Documentary Screening (Living Utopia)
3. Conversation and debate - Reading various materials.
4. Christening of the first edition of the newspaper "Red and Black"
5. Data collection for the contact of the folks who decide to join the fight.
6. Distribution of free stuff.
7. Closing Remarks.

If you think that anarchism equals chaos and disorder, but you consider yourself a revolutionary, we invite you to discuss.


If you are someone who can not get a space for struggle, to bring your
ideas and knowledge based social revolution, true, if you think that
anarchism is your way, but still do not know like-minded people to
discuss and provide this is your opportunity to express and Login to
join a real fight.

Sunday
October 30, 2011 - 11am - Ateneo de Valencia, Carabobo State (North
Bolivar Avenue 2 blocks from the Metro Station Valencia Cedeño)

Attend!