Cortes Island is seducing me, grabbing my imagination and opening my mind to new possibilities.
Jan 10
Follow-Up to My Posting on Black Bloc Terrorism…
It has been a few days since I posted my question about the Black Bloc– and, as expected, it seemed to have upset a person or two. It’s not that I have intended to offend them, I’d much rather write positive stories like the story in the Observer, or the Occupy Harper and Occupy Skytrain stories. I hardly find writing about the Black Bloc to be rewarding.
Though, I must admit, there is some personal motivation for this. I’m in Cortes Island now, came here to physically & spiritually regroup this winter. I arrived here to find that Black Bloc sympathizers had sent emails to some people on Cortes ‘warning’ them that I am ‘dangerous’. I’d been quiet for a couple of weeks, was hoping things would settle and get quiet. Now, it is clear that I have no choice to take this fight to the end…
Jan 08
And Now For Something Completely Different…
A formerly clearcut piece of land on the south point of Cortes Island...
I’ve spent a lot of time walking through the forest, and on the beach, the past couple of days. I’ve started a new Tumblr page to share some of the pictures I’ve captured, thought I’d share it with you: Http://genuiNEWitty.tumblr.com
Jan 06
Some Commentary on the Black Bloc From The Guardian…
Thugs in whatever country they are operating out of...
With a follow-up article of theirs: Black Bloc, Leftism or Laddism?
Jan 06
Are Black Bloc Tactics Terrorism?
Are terrorists marching through downtown Vancouver?
I’ve been doing some reading on the history of the Black Bloc the past few days- fascinating stuff. And, each day, it becomes more apparent that the Black Bloc is a serious menace for more cities than Vancouver. This menace is going Global, fast- will write more about this in the future…
For today, I want to only propose a question for everyone: Are Black Bloc tactics quantifiable as Terrorism?
Jan 04
Did Occupy Vancouver’s Current ‘Leaders’ Steal Their Playbook From The NDP?
David Eby should have done this when they exiled him from the Vancouver convention...
I’m here in Cortes, doing a little research on BC’s political history- ran across an interesting story about Dana Larsen’s experience with the NDP. I’d write-up my own synopsis, but I’m feeling a bit tired today after my journey…
“In February, I created a Facebook group for the NDP Convention. I made sure it was clear that it wasn’t an official page. In June, I received a message on Facebook from Jen Anthony, who said she was organizing the convention. She said that they were going to make an official Facebook page for the convention, and then they saw that I had made a page already.
Dec 30
An Interesting Video…
Sarah, didn’t you get the message the press has been screaming at us? Your anger was not endearing. And, personally, I’d hold back on comments like ‘people handed hundred’s to me’ at the VAG…
Dec 29
A Holiday Survival Guide for Occupiers…
I’ve been a bit quiet over the holidays, have been incredibly busy- with the extra burden of moving house- so, apologies for the lack of content here. With the New Year coming I will be once more engaged- and the saga will continue!
Until then, enjoy this video- it gives some good ideas for elevator speeches on the Occupy movement. Great stuff…