user preferences

New Events

Ireland / Britain

no event posted in the last week

Anarchist Communism and the London bombing

category ireland / britain | imperialism / war | feature author Friday July 08, 2005 22:44author by Andrew - Anarkismo Report this post to the editors

Against war and terrorism

We know war means death, destruction and oppression for the working class internationally. Yesterdays bombing of London is another example of this.

We refuse the choice that is offered by both sides in this conflict - you are either for us or against us.

We hope these articles will stimulate some discussion about the causes and real goal of this 'war on terror'. We include Anarchist reactions to the bombing and background articles.

Anarchist Communism and the London bombing
Against war and terrorism


We know war means death, destruction and oppression for the working class internationally. Yesterdays bombing of London is another example of this.

While we condemn the attacks on London and the deaths of dozens of people we are also aware that the 'retaliation' to this attack will be designed to advance the control of the western powers over the people of the world. Not just the people of Asia and the Middle East but also in the imperialist countries as the 'war on terror' is used as a loyalty test and to introduce repressive legislation.

We refuse the choice that is offered by both sides in this conflict - you are either for us or against us. As anarchists we obviously see little attraction in the sort of religious state fantasised about by bin Laden and once enacted by the Taliban, where the individual was controlled right down to forbidding the trimming of beards! But we also oppose the fake democracy of the western states where politicians are bought by oil companies, refugees are criminalised and where corporations rule.

We hope these articles will stimulate some discussion about the causes and real goal of this 'war on terror'. We also hope it will help those who, like us, seek to undermine the war efforts of all sides. But beyond that, this is just another war in a long series - we need an alternative to the capitalist system that breeds wars just as surely as it breeds severe inequality. War in not an aberration - war is the health of capital and the state.

Anarchism is our collective alternative to capitalist war and terror. We want an equal society, one without classes, without sexism, without racism. We want a society where each workplace and community is self-managed and where everyone contributes according to there abilities and receives according to there needs! We want a libertarian society, one which is really democratic, where there is freedom of movement for all. We want a society without borders, based on solidarity and mutual aid. We want a society where liberty, justice and dignity are a reality.


Anarchist reactions to the bombing

British and Irish anarchists on London bombings
Statements issued by anarchist and libertarian communist organisations in Britain and Ireland in response to the bombings. [Dutch]

Anarcho: London bombing: Pro-war brigade want it both ways
Anarchists should be the first to condemn such tactics as they mirror those of the state
They declared a war on terrorism and explode bombs in other people's countries. They then turn round and denounce this as "barbaric" when terrorists do the same here. Do they expect war to be a case of we bomb them and they put up with it? So it does turn the stomach to hear Blair call the bombings "barbaric" when he himself is responsible for the UK-US invasion of Iraq which has killed tens of thousands.

Southern African anarchists condemn apparent Terrorist blasts in London
We, the Zabalaza Anarchist Communist Federation (ZACF) of southern Africa, stand foursquare with the working and poor people who were apparently the targets of the craven July 7th bus and train bombings in London.

On the explosions in London
Statement of Federation of Anarchists of Greece
Statement of Federation of Anarchists of Greece (OAE) on the terrorist attacks in London, agreed in its 8th General Assemply.

The Dissent anti-G8 camp site after the London bombings
A small memorial to the London dead was constructed at the camp gate and people left flowers and candles. I think it is fair to say however that many in the camp aren't particularily aware of the extent of what has happened. With no sky news and no constant updates, we are quite isolated from what is happening in the wider world.

A G8 protestor reacts to the London bombings Here's something I jotted down on the Resist G8 train from Scotland to London. It's basically sets out my feelings at this stage about the political situation, and these may change while I'm actually in London. It's weak on many points, but please see it as a starting point for discussion.


Background articles

Capitalist Terror and Madness
Terror has a long history in the service of counter-revolution, and will always work towards undermining the very foundations of a new, free, postcapitalist, society, or even one where forces of death, oppression and exploitation are significantly weakened.

Say no to ID cards
The rationales for ID cards have been plentiful -- fighting terrorism, benefit fraud, identity theft, illegal immigration, whatever. A bit like the invasion of Iraq, then, when excuse after excuse was used to justify the war. This suggests that their introduction is favoured by important sections of the ruling elite. The need is felt and the facts are being fixed (to coin a phrase) appropriately.

Towards a history of anarchist anti-imperialism
The anarchist movement has a long tradition of fighting imperialism. This reaches back into the 1860s, and continues to the present day. From Cuba, to Egypt, to Ireland, to Macedonia, to Korea, to Algeria and Morocco, the anarchist movement has paid in blood for its opposition to imperial domination and control.

Capitalist Globalisation and Imperialism
Position paper on globalisation, its relationship to imperialism and how both can be struggled against. Also looks at how anarchists should approach National Liberation Movements

 
This page can be viewed in
English Italiano Deutsch
© 2005-2024 Anarkismo.net. Unless otherwise stated by the author, all content is free for non-commercial reuse, reprint, and rebroadcast, on the net and elsewhere. Opinions are those of the contributors and are not necessarily endorsed by Anarkismo.net. [ Disclaimer | Privacy ]