On Sun, 26 Jun 2016, Amir wrote:

> This anarchist idea of rejecting the system. Of removing ourselves from
> the mechanisms of power, is simply an isolation of anarchist politics
> from civilization. For anarchists to seize power, they need to be
> engaging with the body politic and thinking how they can seize cities
> and towns under their control.

thanks Amir, this was a great read, a good start for a tighter
political movement agenda.

IMHO: I feel the urgency and therefore recall the "with all means
necessary" and believe it must mean ALSO campaign with the mean of
electoral politics. The "youth of today" is politically very mature, a
proof are all the demonstrations and engagement around the
world. Perhaps too mature to believe in the farce, yet we can lay down
some understanding of "tactical media" perhaps.

#brexit is an example: turnout % of each age group

18-24: 36%
25-34: 58%
35-44: 72%
45-54: 75%
55-64: 81%
65+: 83%

There is a lot to be done by and for the young generations. Electoral
politics is one of many tactics, does not mean disengage from the
rest. It also stays as less effective and less nurturing civic
responsibility, as it lures people into a decadent pit of
privileges. But we cannot ignore its importance. I'm pretty confident
the DiEM movement will offer a viable strategy and recommend sticking
to that for unity on the electoral politics agenda.

On the theme of the city and beyond Bookchin also check one of my
favorite anarchist authors ever, mostly overlooked yet extremely
important for the evolution of the "pragmatic anarchist" current:
Colin Ward and in particular his books:
- The Child In The City
- Housing: An Anarchist Approach
but also the most recent reader
- Autonomy, Solidarity, Possibility: The Colin Ward Reader


ciao