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Updated Disobedient Bloc Meeting points!
by changed- Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003 at 9:56 AM

Bloc meeting points

Critical Information. The bloc will be assembling 12:30pm near the corner of 5th Ave & N Bellefield Ave to join the AWC anti-war march. The bloc will re-assemble prior to the start of the direct actions at 2:45pm at the corner of 5th and N. Dithridge. Do not be LATE.

Call for A Disobedient* Bloc on January 25th and 26th in Pittsburgh
On January 24-26th a major mobilization against war will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With involvement of large and effective groups and collectives, these events represent an important step in Pittsburgh�s resistance to the wars being waged by an oppressive government at home and abroad. The convergence will culminate in a �day of action� on Sunday January 26th that will include attempts to occupy and disrupt institutions relevant to the execution of war.

The groups organizing the convergence are all in support of a diversity of tactics. They also encourage affinity groups to take autonomous actions. Without the support of radicals from our region, the day of action will not succeed. Too often, we are divided from each other in the face of well organized and violent police response.

We are calling for a Disobedient Bloc to take part in the Sunday attempts to occupy and disrupt war related institutions in the area as a specific entity. One particular focus of these events will be protests directed at the Software Engineering Institute which designs among other things weapons systems for the Department of Defense. At 1:00pm the Mass March will start from the Cathedral of Learning Lawn at the University of Pittsburgh. The bloc will be assembling 12:30pm near the corner of 5th Ave & N Bellefield Ave to join the AWC anti-war march. The bloc will re-assemble prior to the start of the direct actions at 2:45pm at the corner of 5th and N. Dithridge. We know full well that as the days events succeed, the state will not hesitate to use maximum violence against those participating in direct action. For that reason alone we feel it is effective to organize a specific bloc prepared to resist police violence and contribute to an effective blow against the state. �

Our goals are clear: * To create �space� for ourselves and others to take effective action. * To raise the social and economic costs of pursuing current government policies * To protect the marches, occupations, and blockades from police violence * To actively discourage police violence by preparing for the possibility of it

In order to accomplish this we are asking everyone who takes part to: * Come in an affinity group or be prepared to join one. * Bring goggles, bandannas, and other defensive protection. * Remember that January in Pittsburgh is typically cold

Please come prepared for the cold. Don't expect everyone to be dressed in black. Most people are going to be wearing coats and it's unlikely most of us have black coats that look similar. We're not doing this as a fashion statement. Stay warm.

In defense of the seemingly impossible,
Assorted Pittsburgh Radicals
You can contact the disobedient bloc at disobedients@hotmail.com
*Disobedient- diso�bedi�ent adj.
1. Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed by authority; -- applied to persons and acts.

2. Not yielding.

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Solidarity.
by - Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003 at 3:06 PM

Watch out for everyone this weekend. As we get sucessful attempts to disrupt us are increasing. it doesn't matter whether it's pro-war fanatics or police agencies. We need to hold strong and not get paranoid. Practice security culture, but don't let our efforts be disrupted. There is strange stuff going on in town. I'm sure more will come out later, but be careful. Weird people are trying to volunteer with groups and asking a whole lot of questions. Not to say that's always a bad thing so look at the totality of the circumstances when judging things.

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little bitches
by k ziembicki Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003 at 3:03 AM

you guys suck bomb the fuck out of iraq!!! kill the women and children first the bomb saudia arabia. all you little bitches probably rode their in your gas guzzing suv's you people are sad

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