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On the issue of "red-baiting"

by 000 Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 at 6:03 PM

Everyone should come out against this war, but don't be afraid to stand up to maoists, leninists, and stalinists.

Listening to KPFK right now (1-16-03, thursday, 5-6pm), I was really excited to hear the discussion about challenging Fox and their coverage of the anti-war demonstration.

Next thing i know, homeboy is plugging the RCP and Mao (!) as what we should all be down for. This is the representative for Not In Our Name!

It is absolutely terrifying to see authoritarian extremists doing good work in organizing the anti-war marches turn to plugging their own political agenda. There has been much debate here on this issue:

http://la.indymedia.org/news/2002/10/19731.php

but, i find it incredibly disingenious for NION and ANSWER activists to pull the "red-baiting" card when these people get called out on their bullshit for their recruitment efforts for an extreme authoritarian agenda.

If my critique of their politics turns me into a "red baiter" then so be it. I find the term "red-baiter" quite perfectly analagous to the term "anti-semite", where those who criticize Israel are deligitimized. Think about it.

Resist all forms of authoritarian, secretive and anti-democratic clap trap.

000
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Best get on your horse then... Kim Whitmyre Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 at 8:26 PM
True, but ... Trap Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 at 9:58 PM
Anarchist "red baiting." black-block-head Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at 1:55 AM
red baiting will end up biting YOU in the ass. Scott Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at 7:29 AM
i agree with original poster Afreen Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at 10:39 AM
Scott Long Time Protestor Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at 10:41 AM
update Marc Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at 12:08 PM
I agree with Scott Hamshin Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at 1:46 PM
NEVER AGAIN! reposter Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at 3:40 PM
wow reposter Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at 3:41 PM
Clarification 000 Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003 at 4:37 PM
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