Let's Secede! A Manifesto for New California
bruce,

This wicked bit of liberal agitprop (and that's my kind of fun) crash-landed in my inbox today from  http://www.lavoice.org/article933.html
I did not write it and don't know who did. But maybe it'll get you thinking about how badly the Bush administration has ruined our nation's sense of self, our unity, and our common sense. And maybe give you a laugh.
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Anti-MinuteMen, No Border Camp Continues
san diego indymedia,

From the beginning, there has been resistance to the border vigilantes. Since the protests and confrontations at the VFW on June 16th, actions against the MinuteMen have continued throughout the week as the Gente Unida, Anti-MinuteMen, No Border camp in Campo was maintained. During the week, there were reports that the people of Campo were making efforts to remove the MinuteMen [report here]. Tuesday night, the Buenas Noches Brigade disrupted the MinuteMen for over an hour [photos here]. Starting on Wednesday, the 2nd Virtual sit-in against the MinuteMen, by SWARM the MinuteMen and Electronic Disturbance Theater began taking anti-immigrant sites offline [interview here, announcement, more info].

Thursday morning a press conference was held at Playas De Tijuana, the site where the border is being torn down and reconstructed [photos and story].

Saturday night, about 60 demonstrators with the Gente Unida Coalition held a vigil at the border wall with the Mexican press, to highlight the injustices and 3200 deaths that this metal scar has caused. Following the vigil, a march along the wall to the Minutemen camp ensued, with ended in a series of tense, face-to-face confrontations. The Buenos Noches Brigade arrived with music, poetry, speeches, and humor to lighten the situation that the armed vigilantes presented. [photos and story, another report]

Also on Saturday night, a report has come out that there were nonfatal shootings of two Mexican men in the border area between Campo and Tecate early Saturday. [corporate story].

Video from First Weekend | Rejection of Minutemen | We're not racist! | 5 Myths of Immigration Explained | A Coalition of Minutemen and Migrant groups? | Explotation+Capitalism= Immigration | The Minuteman Mixup
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Big-Time Trouble, but Why Worry?
Bruce,

As most of the country focuses almost entirely on social issues and culture wars, our economic problems are threatening to bring the country down by its foundations.
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Understand how international bankers gained c
Bruce,

"Their secret is that they have annexed from governments, monarchies, and republics the power to create the world's money on debt-terms requiring tribute both in principal and interest." - Prof. Carroll Quigley, renowned Georgetown historian


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Protest the World Bank and IMF Meetings Sept
Mobilization for Global Justice,

Block the Bank! Fight the Fund! Reclaim Our Communities!
Confront Economic Violence and Corporate Capitalism during the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings September 23-25, 2005 :: Washington DC :: Call for DIRECT ACTION
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Repressive Tolerance
bruce,

"It is the people who tolerate the government, which in turn tolerates opposition within the framework determined by the constituted authorities," Marcuse wrote.
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Economic Treason - What Kind of Country Des
Messenger,

author: PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS, CounterPunch, July 15, 2005 -
The June payroll jobs report did not receive much attention due to the July 4 holiday, but the depressing 21st century job performance of the US economy continues unabated.
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Bolivia To Get Riot Gear, Emergency Ops Cente
bruce,

More trouble on the horizon regarding peasants efforts in Bolivia?
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Costco Debunks Corporate America's B.S.
bruce,

Read this article about Costco and you will realize that the rest of Corporate America's B.S. about needing to cut workers' wages and health care/retirement benefits while paying CEOs exorbitant salaries is just that: B.S. There are still some concerns,but it's clear that in an age of globalization,Costco presents a better vision than the rest of CorpAmerica.
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Update on 7/8 Anti-G8 Protest in SF
Indybay.org,

POSSIBLE LEGAL FALLOUT FOR PROTESTERS FROM SF'S ANTI-G8 DEMO
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DANGERS OF CODEX, WTO AND CAFTA!
bruce,

If CAFTA passes the House of Rep's, you can kiss your ability to be unfettered in buying nutritional supplements goodbye. AND the Democratic 'Leadership' Council just issued a press release in favor of CAFTA ! see:
 http://www.ppionline.org/documents/CAFTA_0715.pdf
'Progressive' my ass !!
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Generals and Majors are happy without a war
bruce,

This article gives an excellent insight into what the U.S. is doing in South America and the Caribbean; stop the warmongers!
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G-8 Riot
repost,

Anarchist betrayed
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Don't Blame Bush
Archie Kennedy,

Maybe you think that it’s all just a bad dream. In a few years there will be a new President of the United States and everything will be different then. Everything will be back to normal. The bad news is, you are awake. The really bad news is, it isn’t Bush.
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LONDON - TERRORISM ORDERED BY THE STATE
do,

IS FECIT CUI PRODEST : Blasts could boost Blair's support !
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Stop the Border Vigilantes in Campo, July 15-19th
san diego indymedia volunteers,

UPDATES: July 17, 2005

10:00 am - Anti-Racists Disrupt Border Vigilante Patrols

July 16, 2005
5:45 pm - Anti-racist camp update - confrontation
5:30 pm - Anti-racist camp update - brush fire
5:12 pm - Audio reports from anti-racist border rally
3:30 pm - Physical Borders, psychological divisions
3:22 pm - Anti-Racist Desert Rally, Photos from Campo
3:15 pm - 2 snipers over looking the protest.
2:30 pm - 150 March in Campo for Human Rights - Desert Media Center set up.
10:00 am - Gente Unida Press Conference Friday

Just east of San Diego, the border vigilantes are already camping out. The local version of the Arizona Minutemen, this group, calling themselves California Border Watch will be met with a campout of opposition. Gente Unida is organizing a strategy campout from July 15-19 in Campo, California. Campo is about an hour from San Diego and is on the border. A rally is scheduled on July 16th at noon. Carpools leave at 10am, Saturday July 16th from Chicano Park OR meet us there. Directions: I-8 to Buckman Springs Road, South to 94, Right to Campo, South to Forest Gate, Look for signs/people at the VFW or Border Patrol buildings.

The o.r.g.a.n.i.c. collective has made a call out to Disrupt the MinuteMen, Campo, July 16-19th for all those who "oppose racist violence to come to Campo, California, one hour east of San Diego, from July 16th to 19th and disrupt, interfere with and stop the activities of the MinuteMen."

Also, SwarmTheMinuteMen.com and Electronic Disturbance Theater put a call out to join their Virtual Sit-In Against Anti-Immigrant Websites, from Tuesday July 20th -Thursday, July 22nd

If you don't remember the Minutemen from before, please check out the Minutemen Wrap Up story that sdimc did in May.

Recent News:
ACLU says NO to the Minutemen | Campo Minutemen backpedal on threat to shoot | Gente Unida Flyer | Human Rights workers arrested were arrested in Arizona

Links for border justice:
SWARMtheminutemen | Border Matters | Global Issues | AFSC | Migration Policy Institute | Just Coffee | The Samaritans | Southwest Network for Environmental and Economic Justice | Free Trade of the Americas newswire | La Jornada Sin Fronteras | Sonoran Samaritans | Indymedia Chiapas | Indymedia Arizona | Humane Borders | BorderLinks | Derechos Humanos | Delete The Border | noborder network

The Minutemen sites:
Minutemen Project | California Border Watch | camp details |

The Border Action Network published an overview of border vigilantes in 2002 called Hate or Heroism: Vigilantes on the Arizona-Mexico Border

Rumour Mongering - turning the tables on the
brent herbert,

Or how to create a media system which is a public utility, instead of a capitalist brain washing outfit, in really easy steps...
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Disrupt the MinuteMen, Campo, July 16-19th
the o.r.g.a.n.i.c. collective,

This is a call from the o.r.g.a.n.i.c. collective to all those who
oppose racist violence to come to Campo, California, one hour east of San Diego, from July 16th to 19th and disrupt, interfere with and stop the activities of the MinuteMen.
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Communique from Anarchist Action on G8 March
anonymous,

On July 8, 2005 approximately 300 people marched in the San Francisco Mission district in solidarity with demonstrators attempting to shut down the G8 Summit in Scotland. These 300 people marched and at times engaged in militant direct action in response to the oppressive global capitalist system and the state of perpetual imperial war that it has created.
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The London bombings: an "inside job"?
a Christian,

Attentive journalists have already uncovered solid evidence that the London bombings were an "inside job," orchestrated--or at least "allowed" to happen--by industry and government insiders (US, UK, and/or others). Just like last year's Madrid train bombings, and just like 9/11. Read the following aticles and book excerpts, and spread the word! WE HAVE A CHANCE RIGHT NOW--BEFORE THE GOVERNMENT AND MEDIA SPIN A MYTH THAT WILL EXPAND THEIR WARS--TO DEMAND AND LEARN THE TRUTH.

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Want to Impeach Them? Start Point Here
Messenger,

Ralph Nader told the nation to support Rep. Conyers who is considering moving forward on impeachment hearings. Only people of his state can contact his DC office, emails are filtered.
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West Coast Anti-Capitalist March reportbacks
indybay c/o onto,

San Francisco, CA - Around 200 people came together for the anarchist action march against the g8 in san francisco, in solidarity with the scotland protests against the g8. The sfpd tried to stop the march, declaring it illegal as soon as it steepped in the street and forcing people onto the sidewalk. Throughout the night the march was split into separate groups, regrouped in various places and continued on for 2 hours. Numerous major corporations were the target of property destruction, including wells fargo, bank of america, and pacific gas and electric. Hundreds of pamphlets describing the philosophy of anarchism, what the g8 is and what is wrong with the g8 were passed out to the working class community in the mission. Numerous times in the march, community members expressed support. I saw some people hanging out in front of a liquor store raising their fist and cheering, as well as an older grey haired man on the sidewalk saying that the capitalist system is the problem.

Video: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Photos and Reports: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13
Commentary
Read all Indybay's breaking news items from the West Coast G8 solidarity protests
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9/julio: Día de Acción contra el Muro
Stop the Wall,

El Pueblo Palestino se Moviliza en el Primer Aniversario de la Decisión de la Corte Internacional de Justicia (CIJ) para demandar:


¡Destrucción del Muro del Apartheid!
¡Implementar la Decisión de la CIJ AHORA!


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photos from anti-g8 march
morrigan tristessa, lotu5, sd imc,

some photos from the anti-g8 mobilization in san francisco.
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Ask Bush to Make Poverty History –
bruce,

I don't have any false hopes that Bush will budge off his .2% of GNP but signing this petition will at least let others in the world know there are U.S. citizens that care:


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33 dead in London blasts
Ted / Guardian UK,

· At least 33 dead as bus and tube hit
· Blair condemns 'barbaric' attack
· Claim by al-Qaida group
· Emergency hotline: 0870 1566 344
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Indymedia Bristol Server Seized by Police
bruce,

On Monday, June 27th, Indymedia Bristol's server was seized by the police. An Indymedia volunteer was arrested during the raid on suspicion of incitement to criminal damage. He is now on bail. See Indymedia Bristol Statement (28th June 05)
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LIVE 8 and G8--A DISSENTING VIEW
bruce,

Across the globe, there has been a genuine outpouring of popular solidarity and sympathy with the people of Africa, symbolised by the tens of thousands who attended,and the millions who watched,Live 8 concerts.Unfortunately,'the intention of world leaders to forge a new and better relationship between the rich and poor countries of the world' are premature.
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RACISM IS ALIVE AND WELL
bruce,

And it knows no national borders and is EVERYWHERE, even amongst the downtrodden; see the film Bolivia.
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Where are the jobs?
bruce,

Nissan and Honda have encountered difficulties getting new plants up to full production in recent years in Mississippi and Alabama due to an untrained - and often illiterate - workforce. In Alabama, trainers had to use "pictorials" to teach some illiterate workers how to use high-tech plant equipment.
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