Anarchist training manual ‘justifies’ APEC security<\/p>\n
New South Wales Police Minister David Campbell says a training manual distributed by a protest group proves the need for the strong security presence in place for APEC.<\/p>\n
An anarchist group calling itself the ‘Mutiny Collective’<\/a> is reportedly distributing the manual to would-be protesters.<\/p>\n
Mr Campbell has labelled the manual as “disturbing”.<\/p>\n
“The fact that this group called Mutiny have distributed a violent protests step-by-step guide<\/strong> I think demonstrates what police have known all along<\/strong> – that there were people intent on violent behaviour at APEC,” he said.<\/p>\n
“It justifies this planning around a strong security presence that has been put in place.<\/p>\n
“Any reasonable person in our community would be disturbed that there is a step-by-step guide on how to create mayhem, how to take part in a violent protest<\/strong>, how to hide your identity and even how to evade paying fares on the public transport system as you go about your violent protests<\/strong>.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Oddly enough, by his own admission, New South Wales Police Minister David Campbell hasn’t even read<\/em> the bloody thing! Thus: “Detectives are yet to see a copy of the document<\/em>, but New South Wales Police Minister David Campbell says reports of its existence<\/strong> justify the heavy security presence in and around Sydney. “Police have known of the tactics of these groups through their preparation and through their training,” he said. “The fact that this manual is being distributed as widely as it is by this organisation is of concern” (an extract from another ABC report titled Rudd backs APEC crackdown<\/a>; yet another one of the seemingly innumerable cases of Rudd’s me-tooism<\/a>). <\/p>\n
Taken literally, Campbell is claiming that the estimated $170 million cost of security at the conference may be justified by reference to reports of a manual which may or may not exist, but which is purportedly ‘violent’.<\/p>\n
One might note at this point that it’s quite odd that a manual may be both ‘widely distributed’ and at the same time NSW Police be unable to obtain a copy in order to examine its contents for themselves. Either the Police are massively incompetent (possible, but unlikely), or simply lying (both possible and likely).<\/p>\n
But where did all this nonsense about a violent manual come from anyway? <\/p>\n
APEC ‘rioters’ plot to target Bush<\/a>
\nEXCLUSIVE<\/strong> by Joe Hildebrand and Malcolm Farr
\nThe Daily Telegraph<\/em>
\nSeptember 3, 2007<\/p>\nONE group of militant APEC protesters is secretly plotting<\/a><\/strong> an outbreak of violence for US President George W. Bush’s arrival in Sydney tomorrow, distributing a rioter’s training manual on how to wear gas masks, confront police and even evade fares.<\/p>\n
The clandestine anarchist action<\/strong>, six weeks in the making, has been dubbed “FLARE in the void” and is described as an “Anti-APEC counter convergence”…<\/p>\n
Protest tips<\/em><\/p>\n
The FLARE (For Liberation Autonomy Resistance Exodus) manual openly declares an prepardeness [sic<\/em>] to commit violence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
It tells protesters engaging in “direct action”<\/strong> to form small groups of five to 15 people and to wear masks so they cannot be identified.<\/p>\n
“It is important to defy police attempts to frighten us,” the so-called<\/strong> Mutiny Collective has written<\/strong> in one section.<\/p>\n
The manual also tells protesters to wear gas masks, goggles, running shoes and full-body clothing to protect from tear gas and capsicum spray. It also advises carrying water and a bandanna soaked in vinegar to combat the effects of pepper spray.<\/p>\n
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Joe<\/a><\/em>: “Wow! How’d you track ’em down, Malcolm?”<\/p>\n
Malcolm<\/em>: “Good question. On one of my frequent trips to the ground, I noticed Mutiny wore sneakers… for sneaking!”<\/ul>\n
Busloads<\/strong> of interstate activists expected to descend on Sydney are also told how to evade public transport fares, including forcing their way through railway station ticket barriers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Threats<\/em><\/p>\n
Mr Howard has acknowledged the threats of violence and the response of intrusive security precautions in Sydney’s CBD.<\/p>\n
This morning the Prime Minister has made another YouTube appearance<\/a> to spruik his APEC agenda.<\/p>\n
But he has also said that if violence occurred people should not blame him or Mr Bush.<\/p>\n
“Don’t blame the police, don’t blame the NSW Government, don’t blame any of our (heads of government) guests, don’t blame the Federal Government,” he said.<\/p>\n
“Blame the people who threaten violence.”<\/p>\n
Mr Howard said the APEC summit was an opportunity, despite the expected clashes, to present a positive image of Australia.<\/p>\n
He said the nation’s largest city, “undeniably the most beautiful big city in the world”, would be seen as as a modern, sophisticated, tolerant, multi-racial society<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd said violence would be unacceptable and backed a zero-tolerance policy by police towards protests who were not peaceful.<\/p>\n
“I would appeal to anyone who is thinking of protesting out there to protest in peaceful terms only,” he said…<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
For a corrupt old millionaire queen’s perspective on events, see also<\/em> The Parrot<\/a>, who joins John HoWARd on YouTube to provide all and sundry with deep insights into the meaning of ‘democracy’ in contemporary Australia. Choice quote, in reference to the 20 visiting heads of state: “I’d be down on bended knee, saying please<\/em> spend a few more billion dollars [on] us. Instead, we’ve got the spectacle of what happened last year at the G20 summit in Melbourne. Frightening! Barricades burnt, police pelted with bottles and garbage; we’ve only got 14,000 police. Do we need the Army? There’s no reason these people should be allowed to march…” The Parrot then goes on to phantasise about the use of water cannons and tanks. “If there\u2019s a 12,000 litre tank with shatterproof glass and a push bar in the front that can clear barricades and other obstacles, use it… Remember one thing: the rabble and the ferals are watching<\/em>“.<\/p>\n
Next<\/em>: Punching bags!<\/p>\n
In a building of gold, with riches untold,
\nlived the families on which the country was founded.
\nAnd the merchants of style, with their vain velvet smiles,
\nwere there, for they also were hounded.
\nAnd the soft middle class crowded in to the last,
\nfor the building was fully surrounded.
\nAnd the noise outside was the ringing of revolution<\/a>.<\/p>\nSadly they stared and sank in their chairs,
\nand searched for a comforting notion.
\nAnd the rich silver walls looked ready to fall,
\nas they shook in doubtful devotion.
\nThe ice cubes would clink as they freshened their drinks,
\nwet their minds in bitter emotion.
\nAnd they talked about the ringing of revolution.<\/p>\nWe were hardly aware of the hardships they beared,
\nfor our time was taken with treasure.
\nOh, life was a game, and work was a shame,
\nand pain was prevented by pleasure.
\nThe world, cold and grey, was so far away,
\nin distance only money could measure.
\nBut their thoughts were broken by the ringing of revolution.<\/p>\nAnd the clouds filled the room in darkening doom,
\nas the crooked smoke rings were rising.
\nHow long will it take, how can we escape,
\nsomeone asks, but no one’s advising.
\nAnd the quivering floor responds to the roar,
\nin a shake no longer surprising.
\nAs closer and closer comes the ringing of revolution.<\/p>\nSo softly they moan, please leave us alone,
\nas back and forth they are pacing.
\nAnd they cover their ears and try not to hear,
\nwith pillows of silk they’re embracing.
\nThe crackling crowd is laughing out loud,
\npeeking in at the target they’re chasing.
\nNow trembling inside the ringing of revolution.<\/p>\nWith compromise sway we gave it half away,
\nwhen we saw that rebellion was growing.
\nNow everything’s lost as they kneel by the cross,
\nwhere the blood of Christ is still flowing.
\nToo late for their sorrow they’ve reached their tomorrow,
\nand reaped the seed they were sowing.
\nNow harvested by the ringing of revolution.<\/p>\nIn tattered tuxedos they faced the new heroes,
\nand crawled about in confusion.
\nAnd they sheepishly grinned for their memories were dim,
\nof the decades of dark execution.
\nHollow hands raised, they stood there amazed,
\nin the shattering of their illusions.
\nAs the windows were smashed by the ringing of revolution.<\/p>\nDown on our knees, we’re begging you please,
\nwe’re sorry for the way you were driven.
\nThere’s no need to taunt just take what you want,
\nand we’ll make amends, if we’re living.
\nBut away from the grounds the flames told the town,
\nthat only the dead are forgiven.
\nAs they vanished inside the ringing of revolution.<\/em><\/p>\n~ Phil Ochs<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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