Serious Anarchist conference Nov 2nd
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kyser_soze
Hawking's Angry Eyebrow
You need a prax-arse...
*gets coat*
*gets coat*
the button
out on the kocker
cesare said:
the button
out on the kocker
Anyway, what do you shout if you get a line?
I suggest, "Ket!"
I suggest, "Ket!"
the button
out on the kocker
Ladies of any description would be unlikely to be in attendance, it being an anarchist event & all.4thwrite said:
the button
out on the kocker
10,000 dead workers -- Kronstadt!
the button
out on the kocker
TUC act like pricks -- 1926!
kyser_soze
Hawking's Angry Eyebrow
cesare said:Normal rules - first to get a full house shouts "squat"
© me
I love you. That's a work of genius.
imposs1904
Thread Killa'
cesare said:Normal rules - first to get a full house shouts "squat"
© me
*in awe*
brilliant
the praxis is not simply that shagging developes from the theory of shagging meeting the practice of shagging .. it is that both the theory and the practice of shagging develop in a dialectical fashion during and after the shagging has happenned in a sort of continuously and holistically ..chico enrico said:and me on a date tonight.
i shall start talking about shagging and hope an exercise in 'praxis' developes.
for @'s this process falls down by neither having good shagging theory or decent er rides (as chico would say
) with which to engage with in practice .. so no @ praxis that i can see .. 
.. and when they do get .. er ... a ride praxis tends NOT to develop cos said ride fucks off sharpish at first opportunity The Black Hand
Unclean
The Red & Anarchist Action Network (RAAN)
RAAN Principles of Action
This essay originally appeared in the second issue of Praxis, journal of the Red & Anarchist Action Network (Fall, 2003)
"...in a world where the instruments of repression are so varied, both
visible and invisible, only a fluid movement of free-thinking and
autonomous individuals can truly effect any level of change in the basic
functions of our society, not to mention in their everyday lives. RAAN
provides those individuals with the tools and contacts that may be
necessary for the accomplishment of these changes. Furthermore, it
establishes a common bond with other radical anti-capitalists, through
which all may benefit." - The RAAN Principles & Direction
In the early Summer of 2003, an anonymous individual claiming to represent a group calling itself The Hukbalahap Collective (RAAN) submitted to the Red & Anarchist Action Network a short text entitled "Call for the Formation of a New Armed Revolutionary Movement". Proposing the
establishment of an underground "armed wing" to the network, the essay was
eventually included in the first issue of Praxis Journal with a disclaimer
regarding the network's conception of autonomous activity and diversity of
tactics. By July, network activity had increased to the point where a
person or persons claiming RAAN affiliation had vandalized the window of a
Maoist bookstore in New York City, and a similar claim was laid to the
vandalism of a corporate development site in LA. While these actions were relatively minor next to the overtly violent acts proposed by the
Hukbalahap Collective in their "Call", taken together it was enough to
bring about an important discussion in the network regarding the nature of our principles, the actual application of autonomous action in the name of RAAN, and how we would have to evolve in order to appropriately
accommodate our growth.
This document is a product of that discussion, and will be the last
"official" network-defining position that we will ever publish under the
singular name of RAAN. These Principles of Action build on the core
policies that were developed in our Principles & Direction and Principles
of Organization ("Building a RAAN Presence in Your Area" - Praxis #1,
Summer 2003) by setting up the basic framework for activity in the
network's name and restructuring the relationship between our original
online discussion centers and the general concept of RAAN as it will exist
in practice from now on - as a completely organic and self-defining
tendency.
THE RAAN "HUB"
"RAAN participants were able to choose their own levels of involvement in
the project, and influence it through contributions to a variety of
discussions and efforts. Comrades involved in the organization need not
wait for any "Central Committee" to call a convention in order to be
exposed to new ideas, as the continual discussion of relevant issues - and
the mutual learning that accompanies it - is always occurring and indeed,
driving, the network." - The RAAN Principles & Direction
The current state of the network's development irreversibly calls for a
break with the mostly Internet-based activity of the past. To continue on
our present course and with our traditions unchanged will inevitably lead
to the installment of an Internet clique within the network that would
reign over RAAN and dictate the activities of the tendency according to
the personal whims of those behind their keyboards. At the same time, it
would be irresponsible and destructive to abandon the channels of public
communication that have already been established over the Internet, and
through which we have accomplished a variety of collective projects. Our
solution is to adapt the current modes of online dialogue into a large
collection of common tools and projects that will remain open and
accessible, but which will hold no sovereignty over, or responsibility
for, the non-Internet activities of RAAN. We call this center of
network-related discussion and Internet-based activity the RAAN "Hub".
The Hub of the Red & Anarchist Action Network is a system by which network
members and groups may communicate freely on issues related to the overall
structure of RAAN. The Hub is not a single website, forum, or e-mail list,
but a collection of such communication channels that together represent
our clearest conception of the network's ongoing dialogues. This includes
a sharing of news from different regions and a continuing, self-evolving
discussion of the network's activity towards the goal of developing new
projects. The Hub bears the responsibility of putting together network
publications such as the Praxis Journal and RAAN - Network News.
Individual RAAN members and groups may freely take part in these processes
through the Hub.
The Hub does not, however, have the power to determine "official" network
"policy", as any such practice would inevitably be to the exclusion of
membership not connected through its discussion centers. In the rare event
that there should be a need for a network-wide declaration or call to
action on behalf of all members and collectives, the Hub will function as
the author of any such texts by using its channels of discussion and the
pre-established traditions of collective writing employed by the network.
Participants in the Hub must act responsibly in respect to these duties,
and all members of the network should be aware that participation in and
contribution to the discussions on the Hub is an important part of a RAAN
affiliation. The Hub must publicize its decision-making process and allow
ample time for the greatest possible number of recognized network
participants to reach consensus. As a detached Internet body, the Hub does
not have the power to make decisions definitively representing the
entirety of the network's tendency, but in any case where
network-affiliated actions have indirectly threatened the well-being of
the Hub, it is the responsibility of those participating in the Hub to
reaffirm their autonomy in that capacity from the real world actions of
the network. The Hub must not abuse this process, and Hub statements on
the behalf of the network are to be proposed only in the most extreme of
circumstances. Any such statements are to be signed "The RAAN Network
Hub". Note that this is a change from our original practice of creating
network-wide statements over the Internet, and reflects our maturing
system of autonomy and overall growth to a point where we can no longer
expect to see the entirety of RAAN represented in any one place at any
given time.
The Hub does not have the power to contradict the founding documents or
principles of RAAN, as the theoretical orientation of the network must be
preserved in the face of unaccountable participation through the Internet.
It is the duty of the Hub to defend the fundamental communist-anarchist
principles of RAAN and provide a presence ideologically in support of any
activities affiliated with those principles. Those who find themselves in
opposition to these principles are obligated to break with the network.
AUTONOMOUS ACTIVITY THROUGH AFFILIATION
"...the network is an amorphous tendency that exists only when one or more
individuals act or create something in its name. Our essays, publications,
and collectives are the footprints of this process, and serve only as
indicators - not proof - to the existence of our organization." - Nachie,
The Functioning of a Network
RAAN rejects any formalization of its concept of action. The network is
organized into autonomous individuals, collectives, affinities, cells, and
groups that operate independently of each other, and under any level of
anonymity which they may deem appropriate. These individuals and groups
affiliate with RAAN in their actions as a sign of solidarity with the
principles of the network. Through its Hub, the network provides any
affiliated presence wishing to publicize its existence or activities and
establish communication with other above-ground portions of RAAN with the
ability to do so.
The network does not contain any form of leadership or hierarchy, and is
based off of past successful models of autonomous decentralized
organizations such as those of the Animal and Earth Liberation Fronts (ALF
and ELF, respectfully). The main difference between RAAN and these covert
direct action groups is that the network allows for both above-ground and
underground (anonymous; illegal) activity. Like the ELF and ALF, RAAN
replaces a centralized group hierarchy with a shared set of principles and
guidelines, embodied in the Principles & Direction, Principles of
Organization, and these Principles of Action. If an individual believes in
these principles and follows the basic guidelines and expectations of the
network, she or he can organize or perform actions (as broadly defined in
the P&D) and become a part of RAAN.
THE PRAXIS OF VIOLENCE"
Rest of the article later if you want it
RAAN Principles of Action
This essay originally appeared in the second issue of Praxis, journal of the Red & Anarchist Action Network (Fall, 2003)
"...in a world where the instruments of repression are so varied, both
visible and invisible, only a fluid movement of free-thinking and
autonomous individuals can truly effect any level of change in the basic
functions of our society, not to mention in their everyday lives. RAAN
provides those individuals with the tools and contacts that may be
necessary for the accomplishment of these changes. Furthermore, it
establishes a common bond with other radical anti-capitalists, through
which all may benefit." - The RAAN Principles & Direction
In the early Summer of 2003, an anonymous individual claiming to represent a group calling itself The Hukbalahap Collective (RAAN) submitted to the Red & Anarchist Action Network a short text entitled "Call for the Formation of a New Armed Revolutionary Movement". Proposing the
establishment of an underground "armed wing" to the network, the essay was
eventually included in the first issue of Praxis Journal with a disclaimer
regarding the network's conception of autonomous activity and diversity of
tactics. By July, network activity had increased to the point where a
person or persons claiming RAAN affiliation had vandalized the window of a
Maoist bookstore in New York City, and a similar claim was laid to the
vandalism of a corporate development site in LA. While these actions were relatively minor next to the overtly violent acts proposed by the
Hukbalahap Collective in their "Call", taken together it was enough to
bring about an important discussion in the network regarding the nature of our principles, the actual application of autonomous action in the name of RAAN, and how we would have to evolve in order to appropriately
accommodate our growth.
This document is a product of that discussion, and will be the last
"official" network-defining position that we will ever publish under the
singular name of RAAN. These Principles of Action build on the core
policies that were developed in our Principles & Direction and Principles
of Organization ("Building a RAAN Presence in Your Area" - Praxis #1,
Summer 2003) by setting up the basic framework for activity in the
network's name and restructuring the relationship between our original
online discussion centers and the general concept of RAAN as it will exist
in practice from now on - as a completely organic and self-defining
tendency.
THE RAAN "HUB"
"RAAN participants were able to choose their own levels of involvement in
the project, and influence it through contributions to a variety of
discussions and efforts. Comrades involved in the organization need not
wait for any "Central Committee" to call a convention in order to be
exposed to new ideas, as the continual discussion of relevant issues - and
the mutual learning that accompanies it - is always occurring and indeed,
driving, the network." - The RAAN Principles & Direction
The current state of the network's development irreversibly calls for a
break with the mostly Internet-based activity of the past. To continue on
our present course and with our traditions unchanged will inevitably lead
to the installment of an Internet clique within the network that would
reign over RAAN and dictate the activities of the tendency according to
the personal whims of those behind their keyboards. At the same time, it
would be irresponsible and destructive to abandon the channels of public
communication that have already been established over the Internet, and
through which we have accomplished a variety of collective projects. Our
solution is to adapt the current modes of online dialogue into a large
collection of common tools and projects that will remain open and
accessible, but which will hold no sovereignty over, or responsibility
for, the non-Internet activities of RAAN. We call this center of
network-related discussion and Internet-based activity the RAAN "Hub".
The Hub of the Red & Anarchist Action Network is a system by which network
members and groups may communicate freely on issues related to the overall
structure of RAAN. The Hub is not a single website, forum, or e-mail list,
but a collection of such communication channels that together represent
our clearest conception of the network's ongoing dialogues. This includes
a sharing of news from different regions and a continuing, self-evolving
discussion of the network's activity towards the goal of developing new
projects. The Hub bears the responsibility of putting together network
publications such as the Praxis Journal and RAAN - Network News.
Individual RAAN members and groups may freely take part in these processes
through the Hub.
The Hub does not, however, have the power to determine "official" network
"policy", as any such practice would inevitably be to the exclusion of
membership not connected through its discussion centers. In the rare event
that there should be a need for a network-wide declaration or call to
action on behalf of all members and collectives, the Hub will function as
the author of any such texts by using its channels of discussion and the
pre-established traditions of collective writing employed by the network.
Participants in the Hub must act responsibly in respect to these duties,
and all members of the network should be aware that participation in and
contribution to the discussions on the Hub is an important part of a RAAN
affiliation. The Hub must publicize its decision-making process and allow
ample time for the greatest possible number of recognized network
participants to reach consensus. As a detached Internet body, the Hub does
not have the power to make decisions definitively representing the
entirety of the network's tendency, but in any case where
network-affiliated actions have indirectly threatened the well-being of
the Hub, it is the responsibility of those participating in the Hub to
reaffirm their autonomy in that capacity from the real world actions of
the network. The Hub must not abuse this process, and Hub statements on
the behalf of the network are to be proposed only in the most extreme of
circumstances. Any such statements are to be signed "The RAAN Network
Hub". Note that this is a change from our original practice of creating
network-wide statements over the Internet, and reflects our maturing
system of autonomy and overall growth to a point where we can no longer
expect to see the entirety of RAAN represented in any one place at any
given time.
The Hub does not have the power to contradict the founding documents or
principles of RAAN, as the theoretical orientation of the network must be
preserved in the face of unaccountable participation through the Internet.
It is the duty of the Hub to defend the fundamental communist-anarchist
principles of RAAN and provide a presence ideologically in support of any
activities affiliated with those principles. Those who find themselves in
opposition to these principles are obligated to break with the network.
AUTONOMOUS ACTIVITY THROUGH AFFILIATION
"...the network is an amorphous tendency that exists only when one or more
individuals act or create something in its name. Our essays, publications,
and collectives are the footprints of this process, and serve only as
indicators - not proof - to the existence of our organization." - Nachie,
The Functioning of a Network
RAAN rejects any formalization of its concept of action. The network is
organized into autonomous individuals, collectives, affinities, cells, and
groups that operate independently of each other, and under any level of
anonymity which they may deem appropriate. These individuals and groups
affiliate with RAAN in their actions as a sign of solidarity with the
principles of the network. Through its Hub, the network provides any
affiliated presence wishing to publicize its existence or activities and
establish communication with other above-ground portions of RAAN with the
ability to do so.
The network does not contain any form of leadership or hierarchy, and is
based off of past successful models of autonomous decentralized
organizations such as those of the Animal and Earth Liberation Fronts (ALF
and ELF, respectfully). The main difference between RAAN and these covert
direct action groups is that the network allows for both above-ground and
underground (anonymous; illegal) activity. Like the ELF and ALF, RAAN
replaces a centralized group hierarchy with a shared set of principles and
guidelines, embodied in the Principles & Direction, Principles of
Organization, and these Principles of Action. If an individual believes in
these principles and follows the basic guidelines and expectations of the
network, she or he can organize or perform actions (as broadly defined in
the P&D) and become a part of RAAN.
THE PRAXIS OF VIOLENCE"
Rest of the article later if you want it
Taxamo Welf
kebagels pls
what a bunch of loons.
I had no idea they were that bad
kyser_soze
Hawking's Angry Eyebrow
TLA-tastic!
Taxamo Welf
kebagels pls
that guy must earn a fortune.
