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Fantastic Anarchist

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108. Thank you, thank you!

Tue Aug 6, 2013, 09:08 PM

Aug 2013

He's the real deal, too!

Part of occupy, anarchist, and all around badass.

Politically aware and very intelligent. The reactionaries have their weapons, but the Left, even when factionalized, will always have our brains. And we can defend ourselves if need be.

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Media Blackout of PA. Town Held Hostage By Militia & police chief [View all] AgingAmerican Aug 2013 OP

And this is how anarchy starts... nt MrScorpio Aug 2013 #1

This is nazi stuff AgingAmerican Aug 2013 #3

Brownshirts attacking civil institutions to install their own fascist, nepotist regimes. freshwest Aug 2013 #16

Same as when the SA Militias roamed the streets ... Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #41

If this is happening, the state police need to go in MADem Aug 2013 #126

Or, as they call it in Arizona, "Tuesday" jberryhill Aug 2013 #127

This sounds organized. Anarchy isnt organized. nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #6

(Edit in Post) Not to dispute the sentiment, because the OP is certainly not anarchy. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #48

Thank you for the information. I am not a scholar, but it appears that that definition presupposes rhett o rick Aug 2013 #74

I actually do not think we are evolutionarily capable yet. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #77

I have a feeling the reason you don't see too many communes around is because... VanillaRhapsody Aug 2013 #128

If it's going to happen, it's going to happen because of our better human nature. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #129

and how many tribal societies are around these days? VanillaRhapsody Aug 2013 #130

There are quite a lot, actually. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #132

Nope. MynameisBlarney Aug 2013 #18

Yeah. This bears the Potential to be Waco North. Volaris Aug 2013 #134

One of the reports says 800 gun rights guys have arrived? Feds don't want a bloodbath. freshwest Aug 2013 #135

Perhaps MynameisBlarney Aug 2013 #137

Yep Cheviteau Aug 2013 #139

Anarchy would involve some sort of resistance Hydra Aug 2013 #29

Yep, and if it is successful there zeemike Aug 2013 #45

There are a boatload of armed liberals so they would be in for a surprise Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #97

And they will fulfill the prophecies of the right wingers. zeemike Aug 2013 #100

That's EXACTLY What They Want AnnieBW Aug 2013 #109

These are fat and happy right wingers. joshcryer Aug 2013 #111

It may be what they want but this cannot be allowed to continue. nt Mojorabbit Aug 2013 #112

i heaven05 Aug 2013 #114

No, most assuredly, this is not how anarchy starts. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #36

Anarchy is what comes next..... diverdownjt Aug 2013 #95

In that case, fascism doesn't lead to anarchism. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #103

This message was self-deleted by its author SkyDaddy7 Aug 2013 #69

Here's Kessler's website. He makes General Jack D. Ripper sound quite sane. Katashi_itto Aug 2013 #115

Exactly n/t Samantha Aug 2013 #124

I just searched the town/state in google news...nothing other than the sheriff getting suspended dorkzilla Aug 2013 #2

The Revolution is waiting for the spark. nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #11

They will try and intimidate us ... Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #54

I think our chances are bleak but I see no other way. Doesnt mean I will give in. rhett o rick Aug 2013 #72

I understand completely. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #78

What I see coming is that to control the revolution, the Ruling Cabal will set the rhett o rick Aug 2013 #80

We will be fighting automatons. Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #87

love these pics -- meme-worthy! nashville_brook Aug 2013 #106

Thank you, thank you! Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #108

It is NOT Happening.. H. Cromwell Aug 2013 #116

I did not see the story at this link, but it is late and I am very tired Samantha Aug 2013 #125

Reading the comments to that report malthaussen Aug 2013 #143

This is an extremely significant story, most of all because of the lack of reaction to date enough Aug 2013 #4

Not to mention the lack of coverage Posteritatis Aug 2013 #38

How about the lack of response by REPUBLICAN LEADERS???? Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #75

Gun culture is racist terrorism. nt onehandle Aug 2013 #5

Sounds charming. I think some people here would fit right in. Safetykitten Aug 2013 #7

Time to retake the town Mr. David Aug 2013 #8

Ironically, it's the larger town ~2 miles away that's named "Frackville" JHB Aug 2013 #62

Is this story being carried by the BBC, Al Jezzera, or The Guardian? nm rhett o rick Aug 2013 #9

But nothing in our own "backyard." Fawke Em Aug 2013 #25

I haven't seen anything beyond old local news or recent posts like the OP's (nt) Posteritatis Aug 2013 #44

sign the petition 90-percent Aug 2013 #10

Isn't the governor the decider when it comes to mobilizing the National Guard? Orrex Aug 2013 #12

The president can federalize the National Guard in an emergency starroute Aug 2013 #23

Yeah, I was wondering about that Orrex Aug 2013 #28

I was in the Guard DissidentVoice Aug 2013 #34

Great info--thanks! Orrex Aug 2013 #37

what's really cool about this is the national guard followed orders. n/t. okieinpain Aug 2013 #43

Ah, yes. meanit Aug 2013 #61

These guys are terrorists. JRLeft Aug 2013 #13

Because they're a bunch of Dash87 Aug 2013 #14

He's suspended - same thing as fired financially. Now using his 2nd Amendment solution to keep power freshwest Aug 2013 #22

What is this Kos diary claiming has actually happened? Recursion Aug 2013 #15

Seconding this question quakerboy Aug 2013 #119

What color are their shirts? KamaAina Aug 2013 #17

The new Turbineguy Aug 2013 #19

But As I Was Told By A fellow duer Yesterday--It's Never Been Better Here In Amurica BlueManFan Aug 2013 #20

Make sure you catch every episode of the Kardashians and the Bachelor and Bachelorette. JRLeft Aug 2013 #21

Absolutely....When I Finally Get A Look at North West Kanye Kardashian BlueManFan Aug 2013 #63

I saw that and started to laugh zeemike Aug 2013 #50

'swhat happens when you get your philosophy from a D-list brain mapper who thinks Israel's too soft MisterP Aug 2013 #59

Can you imagine if the chief and his goons were black? theHandpuppet Aug 2013 #24

This calls for and Eisenhower/Kennedy Solution! Dawson Leery Aug 2013 #26

Called this one early on. Fucking monsters. Rex Aug 2013 #27

Is this real? whttevrr Aug 2013 #30

There is local coverage of it here AgingAmerican Aug 2013 #32

But... whttevrr Aug 2013 #39

This man is dangerous ... Fantastic Anarchist Aug 2013 #67

In PA, if the municipality does not have a police force, the state police "cover" the area. enough Aug 2013 #71

TalkingPointsMemo is covering Kessler but no mention of an 'insurrection'. randome Aug 2013 #49

Here is his "apology" video KurtNYC Aug 2013 #94

This is real MEDIA: "Gilberton, Pennsylvania Police Chief Mark Kessler" No black out there. Coyotl Aug 2013 #31

Hey George Zimmerman!... This guy was talking to YOU!.. GO get him! world wide wally Aug 2013 #81

I have been around people Go Vols Aug 2013 #86

begins firing before aiming with all three guns tiny elvis Aug 2013 #88

Against my beliefs as it is, I have finally reconciled my feelings as to weponized drones. nt wandy Aug 2013 #96

No blackout in PA: Pa. police chief suspended after video profanities Coyotl Aug 2013 #33

Not blacked out: Gilberton officials demand inventory of suspended police chief's guns Coyotl Aug 2013 #35

More media coverage here: Pa. police chief reviewing suspension with lawyer Coyotl Aug 2013 #40

Holy crap, Andy! paleotn Aug 2013 #107

*** k & r! n/t wildbilln864 Aug 2013 #42

Yeah, the feds need to throw this guy in prison or put him down. millennialmax Aug 2013 #46

Posted a link N_E_1 for Tennis Aug 2013 #47

Good AgingAmerican Aug 2013 #52

This is what drones are for Politicalboi Aug 2013 #51

Yeah, he's a terrorist. nt Ilsa Aug 2013 #79

These hicks believe the 2nd Amendment gives them a right to shoot politicians they disagree with... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #53

Kind of reminds me of the scene in Ruthless People kentauros Aug 2013 #58

Loved that scene... Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2013 #64

So, when is the US government going to issue a terror alert for Gilberton, Pennsylvania? kentauros Aug 2013 #55

Obviously it would piss off the GOP AgingAmerican Aug 2013 #56

What's interesting in this world is how easy it is to fake news. kentauros Aug 2013 #60

What DOESN'T piss off the GOP?! DissidentVoice Aug 2013 #85

In a normal state The Wizard Aug 2013 #57

Overkill dothemath Aug 2013 #123

It's Right Wing Authoritarians removing liberties. Simple thuggery. Exact opposite of Libertarians. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2013 #65

The creep factor here is so high. ananda Aug 2013 #66

have some fun warrprayer Aug 2013 #68

For the Old School DU - I'm hurting Kees Aug 2013 #70

+1000 LongTomH Aug 2013 #89

Totally understand Kees Aug 2013 #102

Same here. And am losing my liberal neighborhood and state to the same. freshwest Aug 2013 #118

What a mind bend Kees Aug 2013 #147

Welcome to DU! pinboy3niner Aug 2013 #131

Oh boy Kees Aug 2013 #148

The 1%'s pilot city. nt valerief Aug 2013 #73

Or trial balloon. Brigid Aug 2013 #110

So much does. All people care about is sports. Depressing as hell. nt valerief Aug 2013 #113

We've heard all the talk from Glen Beck, Sean Hannity, Ted Nugent, Rush Limbaugh, Alex Jones and world wide wally Aug 2013 #76

Where's all the goodguyswithguns? Iggo Aug 2013 #82

He's actually been covered on NBC. pnwmom Aug 2013 #83

This message was self-deleted by its author Go Vols Aug 2013 #84

Are those crazy fucking southerners below the Mason/Dixon line or down in Florida at it again? Rebellious Republican Aug 2013 #90

PA is controlled by teabaggers. AlinPA Aug 2013 #101

Although, Randi Rhodes is not mainstream media JeaneRaye Aug 2013 #91

This is getting really ugly. Brigid Aug 2013 #92

There are two gun stories in PA today: are you sure you're not confusing them? GiaGiovanni Aug 2013 #93

Here's a letter by our sheriff saying he won't enforce laws WHEN CRABS ROAR Aug 2013 #98

Can they even read. Or have they ever read the Constitution? kelliekat44 Aug 2013 #122

Mighty Taliban of you, Chief. TroglodyteScholar Aug 2013 #99

Tools of the Kochs Faygo Kid Aug 2013 #104

Media blackout? DeSwiss Aug 2013 #105

Step by step: the POLICE STATE cometh blkmusclmachine Aug 2013 #117

Unreal. blackspade Aug 2013 #120

Can anyone else hear it? JackInGreen Aug 2013 #121

WTF? Demeter Aug 2013 #133

Because people will adapt to anything in the hopes that, in time, it will go away? ancianita Aug 2013 #136

Agree on more media coverage pmorlan1 Aug 2013 #138

go to dkos and see update . . and settle down annabanana Aug 2013 #140

Knee Jerk Reactions pmorlan1 Aug 2013 #141

Has someone collected the actual news, not 3rd and 4th-hand commenting? JHB Aug 2013 #142

I'm basing my observations on summaries of 3rd-hand opinions I've read on DU Orrex Aug 2013 #144

News links: There was a strip search & settled lawsuit and there were semi-automatic weapons being Blue Diadem Aug 2013 #145

Thanks JHB Aug 2013 #146