Best wishes + Tips for political rallies?
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isis_whit :)
I know there's a fair amount of activists on my f-list, people who take part in political demonstrations, rallies, marches and so on. Care to share a few tips on surviving one when you know there probably will be trouble from a neo-Nazi counter-demonstration?
On Saturday there's a big march in Warsaw - the Equality Parade. On the surface, it's gay rights. It's turning into something of a demonstration against the current direction of the Polish political life. Since the newspapers in the last few months made my skin crawl more often than not, I'm going. The problem is, a neo-Nazi youth organisation will be conducting a counter-demonstration on the reverse path. There might be shouts, rocks, whatever.
I've got my outfit - jeans, t-shirt, no handbag, hair up in twists (stylish femme lesbian look not entirely coincidental). I've got an escort - guy's way over 6', a black-belt and a friend since birth. Any other practical tips for keeping safe and not ticking off the cops too much? We have a show to catch that evening ;)
isis_whit :)I know there's a fair amount of activists on my f-list, people who take part in political demonstrations, rallies, marches and so on. Care to share a few tips on surviving one when you know there probably will be trouble from a neo-Nazi counter-demonstration?
On Saturday there's a big march in Warsaw - the Equality Parade. On the surface, it's gay rights. It's turning into something of a demonstration against the current direction of the Polish political life. Since the newspapers in the last few months made my skin crawl more often than not, I'm going. The problem is, a neo-Nazi youth organisation will be conducting a counter-demonstration on the reverse path. There might be shouts, rocks, whatever.
I've got my outfit - jeans, t-shirt, no handbag, hair up in twists (stylish femme lesbian look not entirely coincidental). I've got an escort - guy's way over 6', a black-belt and a friend since birth. Any other practical tips for keeping safe and not ticking off the cops too much? We have a show to catch that evening ;)
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Date: 2006-06-04 01:32 pm (UTC)Byłam dzisiaj na Starówce i widziałam przemarsz demonstracji pro rodzinnej. Żal było na nich patrzeć. Transparenty nie mieściły się i załamywały przez co były nieczytelne, staruszki szły otoczone wiankiem różańca z kościoła i ochroniarzami z tego samego źródła, była orkiestra dęta i gdyby nie ona, pochód byłby jak przydługa wycieczka. No i ta policja. Obstawiali ich jakby mieli rzucić się na witryny sklepów:). Jeżeli ich obstawili tak mocno- ten marsz otoczą ścisłym kordonem. A w środku zamieszki raczej się nie rozpętają :).
Na wszelki wypadek zaznaczam, że to miało być na pociechę :D
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Date: 2006-06-04 01:36 pm (UTC)Z butami dobra mysl. W razie czego eskorte mam taka, ze pewnie potrafi mnie nawet podniesc ;) A potem prosto do teatru na Wampirki, bo bardzo sie ucieszyl, ze uda mu sie polaczyc przyjemne z pozytecznym (specjalnie sie zamienili, pierwotnie mieli byc w ten weekend, a ciotka z siostrzencem za tydzien).
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Date: 2006-06-04 01:53 pm (UTC)z innej beczki :
wstąpiłam też do empiku. nie śpiewali, dzieciaków tłum, były niedyskretne pytania o pierwszy raz ;) ( na szczęście muzyczny) i zero możliwości dopchania się do zdjęcia. kilka mam ale... Wyszłam rozczarowana po 15 minutach :>. Malwinie niedługo tylko oczy zostaną w twarzy, ale jest śliczna. A gryzoń przewodnik uśmiechał się często z tego co słyszałam:)
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Date: 2006-06-04 02:10 pm (UTC)zdjęcia mogę przesłać mailem, powiedz tylko czy chcesz w oryginalnym rozmiarze, czy zmniejszyć.
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Date: 2006-06-04 02:18 pm (UTC)And watch out for pickpockets. I had my pockets picked twice in my life, both times during demonstrations.
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Date: 2006-06-04 02:24 pm (UTC)Pride in Warsaw
Date: 2006-06-04 03:17 pm (UTC)Anyway, will be there with some friends as well :) I always go, and though it looks scary, it's a lot of fun too. Just make sure you're not wearing anything u particulary like, as those Nazi idiots throw eggs. Which can ruin your outfit. Some people bring umbrelles, but frankly I can't be bothered. And yes, stones happen too, which is especially sad since also families with little kids participate, but the police is doing their job just fine and they prevent most of the attacks. Only when you see some bald guys with hands in their pockets standing around and seeming to plot something (u can say, because any processes of thinking are clearly visible on their faces. Thinking hurts, u know), well in such case be aware the stones will be flying.
See u there :)
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Date: 2006-06-04 03:21 pm (UTC)Re: Pride in Warsaw
Date: 2006-06-04 03:29 pm (UTC)On other topic, do u know by any chance what toime they open the Dean's office tomorrow? I think I need to claim my diploma, kind of forgot about that for two months :-/
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Date: 2006-06-04 03:48 pm (UTC)Re: Pride in Warsaw
Date: 2006-06-04 04:03 pm (UTC)couldn't be arsed to do it earlier really, it's not like I'm gonna need it anytime soon.
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Date: 2006-06-04 04:56 pm (UTC)And because I belive the point of this parade is not being afraid of the narrow minded people, I'm not taking any weapons. ;) I'll dress the way I'll feel and take my bag, I won't make any special preparations I guess. :) Good you're going too. Maybe we can get coffee later?
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Date: 2006-06-04 05:02 pm (UTC)"Ze względu na zagrożenie agresją ze strony chorych na homofobię uczestniczki – nie tracąc nadziei na wyleczenie dotkniętych tą ciężką chorobą – wystąpią w ukwieconych hełmach koloru fioletowego, jako „Misja pokojowa”."
LOL
But it's the right attitude! What else can you do. :/
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Date: 2006-06-04 05:43 pm (UTC)I agree with the earlier poster who said to stay to the side (or the back). Easier to duck out of the way if things go bad. Also, if the police get involved, they tend to attack the front lines, not the sidelines. Smart to bring a bodyguard with you--might help if there's a stampede, he can muscle you outta there. Yell all you like, but be nice to the police, they're just doing their jobs.
Still, after what the original Nazis did to Poland, who there would be stupid enough to be a Neo-Nazi?? The mind boggles.
Good luck. Fight the good fight! (And enjoy the show afterwards!)
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Date: 2006-06-04 07:10 pm (UTC)Mother and my bodyguard's mother said they'll tag along at a safe distance to bail us out if needed be. Trust me, it takes more than a few idiots to keep me from seeing dancing vampires :D
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Date: 2006-06-04 08:41 pm (UTC)*hugs*
take care,
Chris
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Date: 2006-06-05 09:44 am (UTC)Also, take care on the demo. Take a scarf in case there is tear gas. Wear boots that you can run in. And don't get too close to the front line.
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Date: 2006-06-05 04:24 pm (UTC)I just friended you, I hope that's okay.
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