No going back Archived Message Posted by Ian M on April 29, 2020, 7:20 pm Also: https://rebellion.earth/2020/04/29/uk-newsletter-14-no-going-back/ 'Six weeks into this pandemic and many of us are feeling the strain. This crisis lays bare the vast vulnerability and grave injustices in our system. Some of us may also feel unsettled in our path as rebels. There is a sense of frustration at a prolonged absence from the streets and confusion about where to go next. But if there is one thing that this crisis has made clear, it is that there is no going back. No going back to business as usual that pushes us further and further into the abyss of a climate and ecological loss. We must envision the reality we want to build. One where airlines and oil companies aren’t bailed out. One where we strive to put the needs of our people and planet at the heart of an emergency response. It may be a time of isolation and lockdown, but now more than ever, the future is up for grabs. [...] No going back 30 Apr | The biggest polluters Join our first No Going Back action this Thursday. Close down the biggest polluters, hang up posters over the doors of the most polluting businesses to make clear that they cannot reopen for business as usual, if we want to rebuild a better world. Prepare by ordering posters and picking polluters in your area, share the action with friends and local groups, and be there on the 30th. A full Action Guide is available here (1). For updates, join the Facebook event (2), telegram chat (3) and watch this video (4).' 1 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/149p-EWI1jNZA2PypCX-b4e7NzUo-mmXQ3TJ4dOPYtAY/edit 2 - https://www.facebook.com/events/158688438791990/ 3 - https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAFZT52p6oFOpUshEUg 4 - (posted at top) Looks promising, though I prefer my messaging of 'We need a DNR on f*ing capitalism' - https://members5.boardhost.com/xxxxx/msg/1586171811.html (Not to toot my own horn or anything... ) They're right that it's a critical moment though, and it'll need more than 'envisioning'. Tragic irony that we can't take this to the streets at the moment, although there's a bigger picture argument to be made, which will hopefully be well discussed at the 'sortition' planned for May 11th in order to make 'a tough judgement call about when to act and how to do so whilst maintaining social distancing.' (see newsletter link for more). cheers, I Message Thread: No going back - Ian M April 29, 2020, 7:20 pm Re: No going back - Tomski April 30, 2020, 12:06 am   Searching