‘March for the Alternative’ - 26th March - London

[classicdish]

Who will be our Wael Ghonim?

We'd have to arrange for one of the mods to get wrongly arrested for taking photos or something, then mount a vocal campaign for their immediate release. They would then have to cry a bit and get a hug from emily maitless on bbc london news and bingo! no more cuts! (or the army takes over or something :s)

 

[quimcunx]

I think I trust our army both more than I do Egypt's army or the ConDems.

 

[Bakunin]

Could someone please explain to me just what Chris Knight thinks he's doing in this letter to the Weekly Worker?

http://www.cpgb.org.uk/letters.php?issue_id=855

Remembering my own years of involvement with direct action, I'd have thought if he wants DA to have a better chance of success, then maybe not writing to the WW online edition and providing locations, plans and times might be a good place to start. I know he's not taken terribly seriously by many, but he really does seem to have had a complete brainfart on this one.

 

[Blagsta]

Looks like a misinformation campaign, much like Abbie Hoffman and the Yippies in Chicago 1968. Chris Knight does appear to be a cock thought.

 

[TopCat]

Could someone please explain to me just what Chris Knight thinks he's doing in this letter to the Weekly Worker?

http://www.cpgb.org.uk/letters.php?issue_id=855

Remembering my own years of involvement with direct action, I'd have thought if he wants DA to have a better chance of success, then maybe not writing to the WW online edition and providing locations, plans and times might be a good place to start. I know he's not taken terribly seriously by many, but he really does seem to have had a complete brainfart on this one.

I think Chris Knight is doing an excellent job of providing information and disinformation. Stretch the resources of the state is the order of the day.

 

[Santino]

Is there a role to play for people at home with their computers?

 

[TopCat]

Is there a role to play for people at home with their computers?

I would say so yes. Use your imagination.

 

[TopCat]

If you can't come up with ideas, try this one. Get a London map up on Google. Get a cheap PAYG mobile and make calls to the plod reporting all sorts of terrible actions around London.

 

[Santino]

I am shocked. Shocked.

 

[goldenecitrone]

Is there a role to play for people at home with their computers?

I intend to whoop the police at their own game by putting the kettle on. Hah!

 

[BigTom]

If you can't come up with ideas, try this one. Get a London map up on Google. Get a cheap PAYG mobile and make calls to the plod reporting all sorts of terrible actions around London.

That is a much better idea than this: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_146591818737668&notif_t=group_activitywww.facebook.com which is calling for people to bombard the media with support for the march..
There have also been national troll a tory days alongside the benefits claimants days of action..
but TC runs a much better line in mischief I think

 

[stethoscope]

I'll hopefully be there.

 

[lopsidedbunny]

We could have instead of a "Black Block" we could have a "Police Block" and help defend their jobs and pension.

 

[pootle]

I'd like an urban meet. I'll probably come up on the unite bus, but I'll not know anyone on it.

Bus leaves at 5pm though So I may stay over

What time does your coach arrive? I'm meeting some non-urban types at the Lyceum Theatre at about 11am - anyone else fancy it?

 

[nogojones]

Will be there. Think its going to be a big one. Even Mrs Jones is coming and shes never been on a demo in her life.

 

[butchersapron]

Will be there. Think its going to be a big one. Even Mrs Jones is coming and shes never been on a demo in her life.

You're a disgrace to your name.

 

[wtfftw]

What time does your coach arrive? I'm meeting some non-urban types at the Lyceum Theatre at about 11am - anyone else fancy it?

Probably.

 

[8ball]

We could have instead of a "Black Block" we could have a "Police Block" and help defend their jobs and pension.

 

[nogojones]

You're a disgrace to your name.

I'll get Mrs Jones to drive me. I may still be in my PJs.

 

[magneze]

We could have instead of a "Black Block" we could have a "Police Block" and help defend their jobs and pension.

Turns out the student chants of "Your Jobs Next" were quite accurate.

 

[treelover]

'I am a parent of a disabled child with an incurable muscle wasting disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy which will rob me of my son before he is an adult. It is disabled children like my gregarious beautiful son who are in the front line of these cuts, they are already having treatment withdrawn such as hydrotherapy. I will be there next month wheeling my little man along the streets of London. Shame on you Cameron and Clegg. Oh to have enough money to employ private respite care and nurses for my son!

Johanna Jones'

http://marchforthealternative.org.uk/2011/03/02/why-youre-marching-part-2/

Why we march, very moving...

 

[audiotech]

 

[Mr.Bishie]

13 days & counting

 

[Mr.Bishie]

Organised?

 

[Mr.Bishie]

This one's a corker!

 

[Streathamite]

What time does your coach arrive? I'm meeting some non-urban types at the Lyceum Theatre at about 11am - anyone else fancy it?

yeah,include me in

 

[Guineveretoo]

Brendan Barber said the other day that the coaches are no longer made to go to Wembley, which is a relief. They are going to Battersea and the Excel centre. He told us to keep an eye on the website for updates - http://marchforthealternative.org.uk/ - but, having said that, I have just checked, and it seems some people are still being dropped off in Wembley.

Looks like organisers from outside London will really need to keep an eye on what is proposed, so that your folks can be dropped off.

It probably does make sense to be organised about it, in fact - I remember the massive Miners Rally in the 80s which was chaotic, with coaches having to leave without some of their people, in the pouring rain, in fact, because they were not able to park up long enough to wait, because there were so many coaches. The three that I had organised on that occasion were driving round in circles for several hours before we gave up, and went home without a few people. Hopefully, that won't happen this time, because the internet will really help TUC to organise where people should go.

This is looking HUGE.

 

[TopCat]

Rumours from the TUC are that they have thousands of Stewards of many levels.

 

[kalidarkone]

I'm in a dilemma about going to this because I'm supposed to be at my mates home birth and she is due on the 26th!!

 

[FiFi]

I'm still trying to find out if I have a babysitter for Littl'un!
If I haven't I will not be able to get there