Confronting Institutional Racism in Peoples Global Action
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From Institutional Racism To Flirting With Fascism
Confronting Institutional Racism in Peoples Global Action
Friday 15th October 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Followed by Sabbatai Zevi Benefit Party
Confronting Institutional Racism in Peoples Global Action
Friday 15th October 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Followed by Sabbatai Zevi Benefit Party
From Institutional Racism To Flirting With Fascism
Confronting Institutional Racism in Peoples Global Action
Friday 15th October 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Followed by Sabbatai Zevi Benefit Party
@ London Action Resource Centre
www.londonarc.org 62 Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel, London E1 1ES. Phone: 020 7377 9088
We do not have, nor represent, one single unified position on the PGA.
We are however, all united in the knowledge of the PGA Europe organising process as un-transparent, non-participatory, and exclusionary. The organising process of the PGA conference in Belgrade has essentially been controlled by a hidden oligarchy. Because the organising process and methodology both in the UK and at the European level has not reflected the hallmarks and organisational principles which the PGA aspires to, the PGA Europe process is politically bankrupt.
However we wish to state clearly that we recognise, value and support the energy, diversity, and experiences of those involved with the PGA.
It is also important to say that some of us have tried to work inside the PGA process, fighting to "democritise" the PGA, and as such, much of our criticism is borne from experience and cannot be dismissed. Some of us believe that it is possible to rebuild the PGA to make it closer to the ideals it claims, and to build a truly participative process, others - after their experiences - believe this is simply not possible. Some of us wish to go further and say that the entire basis of the PGA is fundamentally illegitimate, that it only represents a space for the co-option of struggles, and that as such, it should be opposed. While others are aware of the problems within the PGA process but don't wish to be defined by them and are simply interested in working with organisational processes that are more authentic under the statement "another world is inevitable". We all however are united in our diversity and in our desire to act together in ways that respect these differences.
- we invite you to join us...
West India Zapatista
http://www.paki.tv 
paki.tv@cyber-rights.net
See you in London!
Confronting Institutional Racism in Peoples Global Action
Friday 15th October 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Followed by Sabbatai Zevi Benefit Party
@ London Action Resource Centre
www.londonarc.org 62 Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel, London E1 1ES. Phone: 020 7377 9088
We do not have, nor represent, one single unified position on the PGA.
We are however, all united in the knowledge of the PGA Europe organising process as un-transparent, non-participatory, and exclusionary. The organising process of the PGA conference in Belgrade has essentially been controlled by a hidden oligarchy. Because the organising process and methodology both in the UK and at the European level has not reflected the hallmarks and organisational principles which the PGA aspires to, the PGA Europe process is politically bankrupt.
However we wish to state clearly that we recognise, value and support the energy, diversity, and experiences of those involved with the PGA.
It is also important to say that some of us have tried to work inside the PGA process, fighting to "democritise" the PGA, and as such, much of our criticism is borne from experience and cannot be dismissed. Some of us believe that it is possible to rebuild the PGA to make it closer to the ideals it claims, and to build a truly participative process, others - after their experiences - believe this is simply not possible. Some of us wish to go further and say that the entire basis of the PGA is fundamentally illegitimate, that it only represents a space for the co-option of struggles, and that as such, it should be opposed. While others are aware of the problems within the PGA process but don't wish to be defined by them and are simply interested in working with organisational processes that are more authentic under the statement "another world is inevitable". We all however are united in our diversity and in our desire to act together in ways that respect these differences.
- we invite you to join us...
West India Zapatista
http://www.paki.tv paki.tv@cyber-rights.net See you in London!
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Could you confirm ...
15.10.2004 15:27
It seems quite clear from reading texts around this event that there seems to be a personal vendetta against a few people for what ever reason and this talk is just being used to push this agenda. With all it faults is teh PGA really racist or fascist of course not, it might have some problems but i doubt with the way this call avoids stating any facts that anything will come out of this meeting other than trouble. It all sounds a bit too deliberate for me. Have fun if youre going, but there seems to be better ways of spending your time this weekend!
big love
Arthur
arthur
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Clarification re. LARC
15.10.2004 19:23
It would really help if people questioning this hyperactive critiquing could keep their comments related to the issues, and avoid personal attacks.
LARC is a great initiative with amazing potential to play a crucial role in (r)evolutionary change within London and the wider movement. Let's use it, support it and keep the mood positive as much as we can as we head into times that will probably be darker but also have the possibility for real change.
Someone in and around LARC and London PGA