Are Police Ready For Anarchy During The RNC?

News Type: Event — Seeded on Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:14 AM EDT

Article Source: wcco.com

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WCCO-TV has obtained several internal police documents documenting the possible tactics of the more radical groups that may try to disrupt the convention in St. Paul.

Police estimate anywhere from 700 to 1200 anarchist or anti-authoritarian protesters may be in the Twin Cities for the convention. Two people concealing their identities, using fake names and claiming to be part of an anarchist group, recently appeared on a Twin Cities program called Our World in Depth, a program that airs on a Web site.

During the program the host asked, "So are anarchists revolutionary, do they believe in a revolution?"

The answer was, "I hope so. To some extent, I hope every anarchist has a goal of revolution."

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The OttO Show

Anarchists are apparently having an 'Open House' at a reception hall in my neighborhood this weekend, billed as a family event with activities for children. I guess we can bring our little kids to meet the nice gentlemen in ski masks.

I'm hoping to make it there and give them some exclusive coverage. Anything anyone want me to ask them?

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#1 - Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:22 AM EDT

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Ben Josephs

They don't talk to the press.

Check out Unconventional Action, some, if not all, of their tactics are there.

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#1.1 - Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:24 PM EDT

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