So, long story made short. I went to Anarchist.org which is owned by some domain squatters somewhere, and what do I find but this. Ok most of this is just commercialization on anarchist kitsch, but right at the top is a link to Crimethinc, which makes me wonder if they or someone for them has created an advertising budget and is paying one of these scummy search engine companies to promote their product. I saw this before but when I saw it this time I had to copy it. I guess it's through the Marchex Network http://www.marchex.com/network/ ?
File this under WTF
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Introduction
Some very broad basic ideas for getting started at organising in your local area.
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Firstly, remember: If you are going to do community organising, do it in your own area! Don't be a missionary!
Research and preparation
Look around your local area and determine what issues it faces. Talk to your neighbours, what issues do they think are important regarding the area. Determine what kinds of projects you can develop or direct action you can take that meet the area's needs or address the community's issues.
Door knocking guide
Introduction
Tips for effectively carrying out door-knocking visits and talking to people in your local area.
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In community politics, door knocking plays an essential role. From just getting to know your neighbours better, to carrying out a local survey or trying to sign people up to a local campaign or petition talking to people at home is a valuable exercise, due to its face-to-face nature,
However, it can be a daunting task, so we put together a set of tips to help you on your way, with pre-planning and then how to act on people’s doorsteps.
[Originally published:Friday, December 26 2003 Note: Additions added in "[]" to clarify or to edit.]
A Proposal for Arawak City Anti-Authoritarians: Working towards Winning
By High Priest Wombat, KSC
In the few months of the Arawak City Brain Trust’s existence, it has shown that it will have a lasting affect on the Columbus Radical movement.