First off, great action, can't have enough of these. But.... I have to get this off my chest..
Quote: "As a reality, most anarchists and leftists in the Netherlands, with their reformist and pacifist activities, have left the regime completely free to take any action against immigrants, without receiving a social response. Clearly, the lack of solidarity of most anarchists and leftists in the Netherlands with immigrants means that their hands are also stained with immigrants' blood. "
A few lines underneath it, you state that you do not mean 'all' anarchist and leftists. But still, on what do you base 'most'? Who are these 'most'? Can you be specific? I don't think you can. So, what 'reality'? So, what 'reformist and pacifist' activities 'left the regime completely free', without 'receiving a social response'? You talk in general terms. You, and/or Abtin, have made statements like this before. I actually get the impression that you copy and pasted these lines from an earlier statement instead of reviewing them after people responded previously.
So easy. And so destructive. And I wonder if you know at all about any activities in let's say the past decades in the Netherlands against this murderous border regime of the Netherlands and the Fortress of Europe. Because if you did, you wouldn't be claiming this 'reality'.
Sure, things can always get better. I would rather see more people joining this struggle. Yes, we are too few. But don't you think it's better to explain what you think should or should not be done by all these 'most anarchists and leftists'? Make this a real open discussion. Because right now, this is no attempt to discuss means of action or strategy, this is all about some people that think they are the only ones doing things right.
If you want to join hands with people who have taken / take action against this regime - because, surprise surprise, there have been and there are! - this isn't the way to go. Being destructive is not the same as being critical. People do not join you if it's 'your way or the high way'. That's the thing with anarchists, they don't follow leaders. So get off your high horse and actually connect.
What standards are you holding up? What exactly do you want to say, to change? Do you want to talk about diversity of tactics as opposed to non violence as a dogma? Perfectly fine and very necessary. But that is not what I'm reading here, or in previous statements.
Last but not least, we are living in a huge crisis. I suppose you are aware of that? I suppose you are aware of the fact that there are people around currently staying at home to protect themselves or loved ones from a deadly virus? So they do not attend your assemblies, they do not attend demonstrations. You don't get to meet them. You do not really know who is out there in the current situation. Are you aware of that? Some people simply try to get through this because they rather stay alive - for themselves, the ones they (literally) care for, AND for the struggle - then end up dead or seriously ill for a long time.
So eh.. think before you make such harsh accusations. Stop this 'if you are not with me you are against me' sort of attitude. Because statementst like this, they end all discussion or cooperation before it can even begin.
if you want to cooperate....
First off, great action, can't have enough of these. But.... I have to get this off my chest..
Quote: "As a reality, most anarchists and leftists in the Netherlands, with their reformist and pacifist activities, have left the regime completely free to take any action against immigrants, without receiving a social response. Clearly, the lack of solidarity of most anarchists and leftists in the Netherlands with immigrants means that their hands are also stained with immigrants' blood. "
A few lines underneath it, you state that you do not mean 'all' anarchist and leftists. But still, on what do you base 'most'? Who are these 'most'? Can you be specific? I don't think you can. So, what 'reality'? So, what 'reformist and pacifist' activities 'left the regime completely free', without 'receiving a social response'? You talk in general terms. You, and/or Abtin, have made statements like this before. I actually get the impression that you copy and pasted these lines from an earlier statement instead of reviewing them after people responded previously.
So easy. And so destructive. And I wonder if you know at all about any activities in let's say the past decades in the Netherlands against this murderous border regime of the Netherlands and the Fortress of Europe. Because if you did, you wouldn't be claiming this 'reality'.
Sure, things can always get better. I would rather see more people joining this struggle. Yes, we are too few. But don't you think it's better to explain what you think should or should not be done by all these 'most anarchists and leftists'? Make this a real open discussion. Because right now, this is no attempt to discuss means of action or strategy, this is all about some people that think they are the only ones doing things right.
If you want to join hands with people who have taken / take action against this regime - because, surprise surprise, there have been and there are! - this isn't the way to go. Being destructive is not the same as being critical. People do not join you if it's 'your way or the high way'. That's the thing with anarchists, they don't follow leaders. So get off your high horse and actually connect.
What standards are you holding up? What exactly do you want to say, to change? Do you want to talk about diversity of tactics as opposed to non violence as a dogma? Perfectly fine and very necessary. But that is not what I'm reading here, or in previous statements.
Last but not least, we are living in a huge crisis. I suppose you are aware of that? I suppose you are aware of the fact that there are people around currently staying at home to protect themselves or loved ones from a deadly virus? So they do not attend your assemblies, they do not attend demonstrations. You don't get to meet them. You do not really know who is out there in the current situation. Are you aware of that? Some people simply try to get through this because they rather stay alive - for themselves, the ones they (literally) care for, AND for the struggle - then end up dead or seriously ill for a long time.
So eh.. think before you make such harsh accusations. Stop this 'if you are not with me you are against me' sort of attitude. Because statementst like this, they end all discussion or cooperation before it can even begin.